Smith & Wesson · Pistol · Discontinued · 1991
| Weight (empty) | 668 g (23.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 168 mm (6.61") |
| Barrel Length | 55 mm (2.17") |
| Height | 112 mm (4.41") |
| Width | 32 mm (1.26") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Only |
| Muzzle Velocity | 320 m/s (1050 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 382 J (282 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 15 m (16 yd) |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
Primary Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
The Smith & Wesson Model 940 is a five-shot, double-action-only revolver chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, built on Smith & Wesson's small J-frame Centennial platform. Originally produced from 1991 to 1998, the Model 940 was one of the few revolvers designed from the factory to fire the rimless 9mm Parabellum cartridge, requiring full moon clips for both loading and extraction. The revolver features an all-stainless-steel construction with a 2.1-inch fluted barrel, an overall length of 6.6 inches,...
Country of Origin: United States