Smith & Wesson · Pistol · In Production · 2012
| Weight (empty) | 641 g (22.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 182.9 mm (7.20") |
| Barrel Length | 101.6 mm (4.00") |
| Height | 139.7 mm (5.50") |
| Width | 32.8 mm (1.29") |
| Magazine Capacity | 14 rounds |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 308 m/s (1010 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 546 J (403 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
Primary Caliber: .40 S&W
The Smith & Wesson SD40 VE (Self Defense, Value Enhanced) is a full-size striker-fired semi-automatic pistol chambered in .40 S&W, introduced in 2012 alongside its 9mm sibling, the SD9 VE. Sharing the same frame, slide profile, and control layout as the SD9 VE, the SD40 VE offers increased stopping power with its .40 S&W chambering while maintaining the budget-friendly price point that defines the SD VE series. The pistol features a 4-inch stainless steel barrel, 14+1 capacity, a lightweight pol...
Country of Origin: United States