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Smith & Wesson
Model SW40VE
Smith & Wesson Pistol SW40VE .40 S&W Variant-1
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:7.25-in Height:No Data
Barrel:4-in Weight:24.4-oz
Variant 1 of 2
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (180 grain bullet)180000
  • Recoil Factor (180 grain bullet)9.22 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity15 rounds
  • ConcealabilityGood
  • Defense Factor91%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:2004 - 2012
Caliber:.40 S&W
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:striker single-action (SA)
Safety:
Magazine:14-round
Frame:polymer
Grip:integrated polymer
Sights:white dot front, fixed 2 dot rear
Notes:striker fired, stainless steel barrel
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson
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Gun Value
MSRP:$379.00Used Est:$275.00
Last Update:1/27/2023
About the Gun

The Sigma series is Smith & Wesson's first endeavor into polymer framed pistols. This striker fired model, designed for simplicity and economy, was strikingly similar to the Glock. So much so, that law suits and cash settlements ensued between the companies, ultimately allowing Smith & Wesson to continue producing the Sigma series.

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

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