Taurus PT840 Compact
Taurus · Pistol · Discontinued · 2010
Also known as: PT 840 Compact, PT840C
Overview
The Taurus PT840 Compact is a compact semi-automatic pistol chambered in .40 S&W, manufactured by Taurus since 2010.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 785 g (27.7 oz) |
| Overall Length | 175 mm (6.89") |
| Barrel Length | 89 mm (3.50") |
| Height | 127 mm (5.00") |
| 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 | 11 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 295 m/s (968 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 510 J (376 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1600 m (1750 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, Compact Design, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Textured Grip, Loaded Chamber Indicator, Reversible Magazine Release
Base model
Production
Production years: 2010-2018
Compact variant of PT840
Origin
Country of origin: Brazil
Discontinued: 2018
Notes
The PT840 Compact could also accept full-size 15-round PT840 magazines for extended capacity. It was designed as a concealed carry option for those preferring .40 S&W over 9mm.
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.