Smith & Wesson · Pistol · In Production · 2001
| Weight (empty) | 340 g (12.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 160 mm (6.30") |
| Barrel Length | 48 mm (1.89") |
| Height | 110 mm (4.33") |
| Width | 36 mm (1.42") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Muzzle Velocity | 380 m/s (1247 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 585 J (431 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 35 m (38 yd) |
| Frame Material | Scandium Alloy |
Primary Caliber: .357 Magnum
The Smith & Wesson Model 340 is an ultra-lightweight J-frame snubnose revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, introduced in 2001 as one of the first production revolvers to combine a scandium alloy frame with a titanium cylinder. Weighing just 12 ounces empty (340 grams, hence the model designation), this five-shot double-action/single-action revolver represents one of the lightest .357 Magnum handguns ever manufactured. Built on Smith & Wesson's compact J-frame platform with a 1.875-inch barrel feat...
Country of Origin: United States