Taurus 405
Taurus · Pistol · In Production · 2011
Also known as: M405
Overview
The Taurus 405 is a medium-frame revolver chambered in .40 S&W, manufactured by Taurus since 2011.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 822 g (29.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 178 mm (7.01") |
| Barrel Length | 51 mm (2.01") |
| Height | 117 mm (4.61") |
| Width | 35 mm (1.38") |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Double Action |
| Trigger Pull | 20 N (4.5 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Muzzle Velocity | 308 m/s (1010 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 546 J (403 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1800 m (1968 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Matte Stainless |
Calibers
- .40 S&W · primary — also known as .40 Smith & Wesson, 10x22mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Transfer Bar, Manual Safety, Taurus Security System
- Features: Fixed Sights, Rubber Grips, Moon Clips, Shrouded Barrel, Swing Out Cylinder, Transfer Bar Safety, Exposed Hammer
Production
Production years: 2011-present
Origin
Country of origin: Brazil
Notes
The 405 uses moon clips to hold the rimless .40 S&W cartridges and facilitate extraction. Five moon clips are included with the revolver. The manual safety is an unusual feature for a revolver, reflecting Taurus's design philosophy. The 1:16 inch rifling twist stabilizes .40 S&W bullets effectively.
Background
Taurus's revolver manufacturing expertise traces back to their acquisition of the Smith & Wesson factory in Brazil, giving them access to decades of refined revolver-building knowledge that continues to influence their designs today.