Smith & Wesson Model 4003TSW
Smith & Wesson · Pistol · Discontinued · 1998
Also known as: Model 4003TSW
Overview
The Smith & Wesson Model 4003TSW is a subcompact semi-automatic pistol chambered in .40 S&W, introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1998. It is among the first pistols chambered for the new .40 S&W cartridge, which was developed jointly by Smith & Wesson and Winchester as a shorter, more manageable alternative to the 10mm Auto after the FBI's experience with that round. these pistols arrived at exactly the right moment, as law enforcement agencies across America were transitioning from revolvers to semi-automatics and seeking a cartridge that split the difference between 9mm and .45 ACP. In S&W's Third Generation numbering system, this model's designation indicates stainless steel frame with aluminum alloy slide, full-size configuration.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 822 g (29.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 191 mm (7.52") |
| Barrel Length | 102 mm (4.02") |
| Height | 133 mm (5.24") |
| Width | 32 mm (1.26") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action |
| Trigger Type | Double Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 11 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 308 m/s (1010 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 546 J (403 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Slide Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Satin Stainless |
Calibers
- .40 S&W · primary — also known as .40 Smith & Wesson, 10x22mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Slide Mounted Decocker Safety, Magazine Disconnect, Firing Pin Safety
- Features: Third Generation Design, Aluminum Frame, Stainless Slide, Double Stack Magazine, Novak Night Sights, Equipment Rail, Enhanced Grips
Base model
Production
Production years: 1998-2004
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
TSW variants were S&W's answer to increasing demand for tactical features in the late 1990s, adding night sights and accessory rails to proven third-generation designs.
Background
Smith & Wesson has been manufacturing firearms in Springfield, Massachusetts since 1852, making them one of the oldest and most respected names in the American firearms industry, with their revolvers and pistols serving in virtually every major conflict and law enforcement agency worldwide.