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Smith & Wesson
Model 4056TSW
Smith & Wesson Pistol 4056TSW .40 S&W Variant-1
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:7-in Height:No Data
Barrel:3.5-in Weight:37.5-oz
1 Variant
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (180 grain bullet)174060
  • Recoil Factor (180 grain bullet)5.67 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity10 rounds
  • ConcealabilityFair
  • Defense Factor83%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Caliber:.40 S&W
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:double-action only (DAO)
Safety:slide mounted ambi safety
Magazine:9-round
Frame:stainless steel
Grip:Xenoy black polymer wrap-around
Sights:white 3-dot, fixed low-mount rear
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Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson
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About the Gun

Tactical variant in the 4000-series .40 S&W lineup, featuring a stainless steel frame and slide (all-stainless construction). Features a double-stack 9-round magazine capacity, double-action only (DAO) trigger system with no external manual safety or decocker lever, fixed Novak Lo-Mount Carry sights, and a curved backstrap wrap-around grip.

Production

Produced 1997 only.

Market value
Last updated: 3/4/2026

MSRP at production was around $600. Used examples average around $450–$550 in good to very good condition.

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 4056TSW incorporates TSW updates such as lengthened slide and frame rails for support, extended lock time to help manage recoil impulse, and a reversible magazine catch. Production was limited to 1997 only, with reports indicating a run of approximately 1,100 units total, making it one of the scarcest models in the third-generation .40 S&W family. This brief output reflects a transitional compact DAO effort with double-stack capacity and all-steel durability before the broader shift to polymer-framed designs and the end of many metal-frame third-gen variants.

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User Comments

5 of 5 Stars
Smith & Wesson 4056TSW
By Lawnerd on 10 Jun 2020
I own and frequently carry a S&W 4056 TSW. It is rugged, compact, and utterly reliable. The double action only trigger is reminiscent of a smooth S&W revolver.