Taurus PT640 Pro
Taurus · Pistol · Discontinued · 2006
Also known as: PT 640 Pro, PT640Pro
Overview
The Taurus PT640 Pro is a full-size semi-automatic pistol chambered in .40 S&W, manufactured by Taurus since 2006. With a 3.3-inch barrel, this pistol strikes the ideal balance between concealability and ballistic performance, extracting near-optimal velocity from the .40 S&W cartridge while remaining easily holstered for everyday carry.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 780 g (27.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 165 mm (6.50") |
| Barrel Length | 83 mm (3.27") |
| Height | 120 mm (4.72") |
| Width | 32 mm (1.26") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Da Sa |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 295 m/s (968 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 510 J (376 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 35 m (38 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1600 m (1750 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Blue |
Calibers
- .40 S&W · primary — also known as .40 Smith & Wesson, 10x22mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Firing Pin Block, Frame Mounted Decocker
- Features: Compact 40sw, Pro Series, Accessory Rail, Enhanced Sights, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Textured Grip, Loaded Chamber Indicator, Reversible Magazine Release
Base model
Production
Production years: 2006-2014
Pro variant of PT640
Origin
Country of origin: Brazil
Discontinued: 2014
Notes
The Pro designation indicated Taurus's professional/duty-grade variants with enhanced features. The PT640 Pro offered improvements over the standard PT640 while maintaining the same compact dimensions.
Background
Taurus's semi-automatic pistol development accelerated dramatically after acquiring Beretta's Brazilian manufacturing facility in 1980, and the company has since developed an increasingly independent lineup of original designs alongside their proven Beretta-derived models.