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Smith & Wesson
Model 4040PD
Smith & Wesson Pistol 4040PD .40 S&W Variant-1
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:6.9-in Height:No Data
Barrel:3.5-in Weight:27-oz
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Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (180 grain bullet)174060
  • Recoil Factor (180 grain bullet)7.87 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity8 rounds
  • ConcealabilityGood
  • Defense Factor77%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Caliber:.40 S&W
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:slide mounted safety/decock lever
Magazine:7-round
Frame:scandium alloy
Grip:Hogue soft rubber
Sights:white 3-dot, fixed low-mount rear
Notes:lightweight compact
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson
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About the Gun

Compact third-generation pistol introduced as the only semi-automatic handgun in Smith & Wesson's AirLite series, becoming one of the lightest .40 S&W metal-frame pistols produced.

Production

Production ran from 2003 through 2006.

Market value
Last updated: 3/4/2026

MSRP at production was around $700. Used examples in good to very good condition currently trade in the $700–$800 range.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .40 Smith & Wesson
Alias: N/A
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:180 grains
MV:967 ft/sec ME:374 ft-lbs
Analysis

The Smith & Wesson Model 4040PD (also marked "AirLite PD" on the slide) utilized a scandium alloy frame paired with a carbon steel slide and a 3.5-inch barrel. It features a single-stack 7-round magazine, double-action/single-action mechanism with a fully bobbed hammer, Novak Lo-Mount Carry three-dot fixed sights, Hogue rubber grips, and a matte black finish. Production occurred in the final years of third-generation manufacturing as Smith & Wesson explored lightweight materials for concealed carry amid competition from polymer designs. The scandium frame aimed to reduce weight for easier all-day carry while retaining third-gen durability, though the combination contributed to increased felt recoil with standard .40 S&W loads.

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