Taurus PT840
Taurus · Pistol · Discontinued · 2009
Also known as: PT 840
Overview
The Taurus PT840 is a full-size semi-automatic pistol chambered in .40 S&W, manufactured by Taurus since 2009.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 870 g (30.7 oz) |
| Overall Length | 193 mm (7.60") |
| Barrel Length | 108 mm (4.25") |
| Height | 140 mm (5.51") |
| Width | 36 mm (1.42") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Dao |
| Trigger Pull | 27 N (6.1 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 15 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) |
| Maximum Range | 1800 m (1968 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| 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: Trigger Safety, Firing Pin Block, Manual Safety
- Features: Striker Fired, Accessory Rail, Polymer Frame, Ambidextrous Controls, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Textured Grip, Loaded Chamber Indicator, Reversible Magazine Release
Production
Production years: 2009-2018
Replaced by TH40
Origin
Country of origin: Brazil
Discontinued: 2018
Notes
The PT840 was the .40 S&W variant of the PT-800 striker-fired series. The slightly wider frame accommodated the larger .40 S&W cartridge while maintaining a 15-round capacity.
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.