940 9mm
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Depending on condition I would guess somewhere in the neighborhood of $500.00. But, I stress the word guess. That was certainly not a very popular configuration so there could be collector interest. Ballistically the 9mm is behind the 357 mag. The 357 mag loaded with a 125 grain bullet at 1250 fps is touted as the most reliable manstopper by people who know more about it then I ever will. Now your 9mm with a 124 grain bullet out of the short barrel is probably going 1050 fps. So, this fat guy would duck just as quick if somebody aimed it at me. Hope that helps; Mike
$400 is a steal $500 is a fair price for most. They carry a premium over other J frames.
They are less powerful than a .357 but are more powerful than a .38 special. A good balance IMO.
They are less powerful than a .357 but are more powerful than a .38 special. A good balance IMO.
Based on what these have sold for recently, I'd say the $500 figure is low. I haven't seen one priced below $600+ lately. I was offered one locally last week, but I passed on it. I have zero experience with moon clips, and--right or wrong--I was concerned that a bent clip could tie up the gun, so I wouldn't want to use it for concealed carry, and since I don't own any other 9mm handguns I'd have to stock up on a new caliber. As such, I opted for a nice no-dash 640, at $200 less.
Still, if I came across one that didn't carry a premium price tag I might pick it up. They're certainly interesting revolvers.
Still, if I came across one that didn't carry a premium price tag I might pick it up. They're certainly interesting revolvers.
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pilgrim6a
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My friend and I chrono'ed 2 940s (2" & 3") with various factory loads.
Also checked a 2" mod. 60 in .357 mag.
The results were very interesting. Both 2" guns,(9mm & .357) MV was about the same. The 3" mod 940 MV was 100 fps (avg) higher than the .357. Recoil about the same for all 3. Muzzle flash ( daylight) was more noticeable with .357.
Also checked a 2" mod. 60 in .357 mag.
The results were very interesting. Both 2" guns,(9mm & .357) MV was about the same. The 3" mod 940 MV was 100 fps (avg) higher than the .357. Recoil about the same for all 3. Muzzle flash ( daylight) was more noticeable with .357.
amazingflapjack
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I would suggest you watch some of the on line gun auctions for a while, comparing what you have to those for sale. The real "value" is the market price: the most a buyer will pay, weighted against the least the seller will take. Flapjack
I would suggest you watch some of the on line gun auctions for a while, comparing what you have to those for sale. The real "value" is the market price: the most a buyer will pay, weighted against the least the seller will take. Flapjack
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I'd give you $400 in a heart beat lol
Thats just me though
I love 9mm and I love revolvers so together they are awesome
Thats just me though
I love 9mm and I love revolvers so together they are awesome
The 940 is great little revolver. The recoil is a bit snappier than a 640 in .38 spl, however the ballistics are better. Does yours have a 2" or 3" barrel? The 3" versions are not as common so it may fetch a higher price. In your position, I would keep it.
David Sinko
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If you are lucky enough to have a 940 and do not desperately need the money I suggest you keep it. I presume yours has been used and is not New In Box so you should put a few rounds through it and make sure that the fired brass does not stick in the chambers. Even if the brass does stick, this can be fixed too. S&W does not make these revolvers anymore because they realized it takes too much time and effort to make a good 9mm revolver, and they really don't want to be bothered with too much effort anymore.
With careful handloading, my own 2" 940 will shoot jacketed 124 gr. bullets at 1180 FPS and 147 gr. jacketed bullets at 1080 FPS, all actual chronograph velocities and no fantasy. As far as I'm concerned, that's better performance than all commercially available .38 Special, including the esteemed Buffalo Bore.
Dave Sinko
With careful handloading, my own 2" 940 will shoot jacketed 124 gr. bullets at 1180 FPS and 147 gr. jacketed bullets at 1080 FPS, all actual chronograph velocities and no fantasy. As far as I'm concerned, that's better performance than all commercially available .38 Special, including the esteemed Buffalo Bore.
Dave Sinko
I am an acknowledged fan of revolvers in semi auto calibers. I have a small collection of them primarily in 9mm and 45 ACP, although I have a 940PC that has an extra cylinder that allows me to shoot 9mm, 9X21mm, 9X23mm, .380 ACP, 38 Super, and of course .356.
I use my 940 a carry gun and as a BUG for my BHP, you can reload the 940 really quickly using a semi auto 9mm magazine, just thumb the rounds into the cylinder, of course then you will be ejecting the empties with a fingernail. On the other hand if you have not settled the situation with 46 rounds from the Browning, and 5 from the 940, the extra 5 are probably not going to make much of a difference.
The 940 is a great little gun with lots of metal around the chambers and will hold a really stout load. Some of the really strongest loads I have fired from one of mine were a couple of boxes of the old 70s era Super Vel 9mm, they really bark and flash-and recoil. I suspect they are way ahead of todays +P loads.
I use my 940 a carry gun and as a BUG for my BHP, you can reload the 940 really quickly using a semi auto 9mm magazine, just thumb the rounds into the cylinder, of course then you will be ejecting the empties with a fingernail. On the other hand if you have not settled the situation with 46 rounds from the Browning, and 5 from the 940, the extra 5 are probably not going to make much of a difference.
The 940 is a great little gun with lots of metal around the chambers and will hold a really stout load. Some of the really strongest loads I have fired from one of mine were a couple of boxes of the old 70s era Super Vel 9mm, they really bark and flash-and recoil. I suspect they are way ahead of todays +P loads.
