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Smith & Wesson Model 411
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions		Width:	No Data
Length:	7.5-in	Height:	No Data
Barrel:	4-in	Weight:	28.5-oz
1 Variant

Gun Rankings
Power Factor (180 grain bullet)180000 Recoil Factor (180 grain bullet)7.9 ft-lb Total Capacity12 rounds ConcealabilityFair Defense Factor85%

Gun Specifications
Type:	Pistol
Produced:	1992 - 1996
Caliber:	.40 S&W
Action:	recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:	double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:	slide mounted decock/safety lever
Magazine:	11-round
Frame:	aluminum alloy
Grip:	straight backstrap wrap-around
Sights:	white dot front, black notch rear
Notes:

Manufacturer
	Smith & Wesson More Info

Gun Value
MSRP:	$525.00	Used Est:	$355.00
Last Update:	3/25/2025

About the Gun

Third Generation Value Series pistol. Double-stack 11-round magazine with drop safety. Steel sights and guide rod.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.40 Smith & Wesson
Alias:	N/A
More Info

Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:		180 grains
MV:	1000 ft/sec	ME:	400 ft-lbs

About the Cartridge

This cartridge was developed as a joint venture between Winchester and Smith & Wesson. It was an effort to to create a cartridge with the same power as the 10mm Norma round that the FBI had just started using, but in a shorter case. The shorter cartridge would facilitate accuracy and allow use of a smaller, more comfortable grip frame. The .40 S&W has become the cartridge of choice for many law enforcement agencies in the United States.

User Rating

3	User Ratings
3	User Comments

User Comments

By AZGUY on 01 Oct 2024
Went through my first LE academy with a 411. Shot over 2000 rnds and ran that gun hard with malfunction drills. I was issued a Glock so I sold the 411. I recently bought a nice used 411 and it is everything I missed in my first gun. Accurate, reliable and excellent double/single action trigger. Sights are a bit archaic but fine for the range.

S&W 40cal, M411
By MThomford on 14 Jul 2022
Bought it new, the year it came out, still shooting it today. Never had 1 issue with any part of the gun internally, or external rusting. Was the best money I never knew I was spending on a handgun for life. I do, of course, clean & maintain it following each use, as well as inspecting and caring for the external metal as well.

S&W Model 411 a lot of bang for the buck
By GThomas on 24 Jul 2020
I've owned a S&W Model 411 pistol for almost 20 years now and am completely satisfied with it. It shoots straight, eats ANY ammo, is well built and seems to be holding up very well after many rounds fired through it. I used to use it as my CCW weapon but have since downsized to a S&W Shield in .40 S&W. The 411 is a lot heavier/larger than the Shield (Obviously), but the 411 does hold (11 + 1) to the Shields (7 +1) so I have several options for CCW.