Is the .40 dead ? Let's see some !

40, 40, and more 40

AR40, 4006tsw vjh serial, p80 glock 35 with extra 357sig barrel, shield40 PC, m&p40 4.25"

Got more 40s than anything else in my collection.
 

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Like Fastbolt, I have almost as many .40's as I do 9mm's. I got into the caliber when my agency transitioned to its first semi-automatic duty weapon and they chose the .40 S&W caliber. I was very happy with the caliber and still am a fan. I still have my duty Beretta 96, a Star Firestar, Glock 27, Kahr K40, Novak Custom Browning Hi-Power, Duty Sig P226, P226 Tactical & a P229, S&W M&P 40 and a Novak Custom Colt 1911. I found the .40 S&W a good balance between the capacity of the 9mm and the mass of my beloved .45 ACP.
 
I didn't list it in my previous post, but my .40's are comprised of a G27, 4013TSW, SW9940, 4040PD and a M&P 40C (original compact).

The 4013TSW was an impulse buy because I couldn't find one of the then-new aluminum compact 457 or 4513TSW's. I thought I'd take a chance on the compact .40 model I found. Some few years later I ended up being issued a newer version for work. I really like the 4013TSW with the wrap-around finger groove Hogue grip.

I got the SW9940 because it was similar to the guns my agency was trying out.

The G27 wasn't a planned purchase, but just came my way for a price too good to pass up. It had been a factory demo gun for a gun writer, equipped with NS, and had been NIB before having been used for the article.

The 4040PD was a whim buy of a lightly used 1-time T&E gun.

The M&P 40C was my second M&P, and at the last minute I decided to order a compact .40, instead of a compact .45. It shoots like a full-size .40 and feels fine in the hand during live-fire, but I've toyed with the thought of trading it for a Shield 40. I simply prefer the 4013TSW and 4040PD to the 40C, and I'd not mind having a thinner and slightly smaller .40 in the stable.

I had the opportunity to buy a 1-time T&E 4003TSW or 4006TSW for less than $700, and while I thought about the 4003TSW, it was just too large for my EDC preference. The 4006TSW was both too large and too heavy (which is why I never had one issued to myself for work, and why I got rid of the issued 4566TSW after only carrying one for several months ;) ).

I find the chunky G27 'good enough', having put more than 15K rounds through it over time, but really prefer the 4013TSW or 4040PD for the grip ergonomics and triggers.

If I had to do it over again, I'd probably keep the 4013TSW and add a Shield 40. Well, I'd also probably keep the G27, since it's a decent 'beater' EDC. As much as I've gotten a lot of use out of the SW9940 and 4040PD over the years, I have no need for a full-size .40 nowadays, and I still prefer my 3913 & 3913TSW to my 4040PD, all things considered. :)
 
Bump... No Glock 40S&W??

Ok fine, Mister Demanding... LOL

The Model 22 was my first handgun purchase, bought new back in '92 when the round was still fairly fresh. The Model 27 came along used in '01. I added the Trijicon night sights and Hogue Handall to the 22 and finger extension baseplates to the 27 magazines. Both also received a factory extended slide and magazine release. Other than that they are stock.

Todd
 

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.40 was one of those instances where I had access to an abundance of ammo and needed something to shoot it in. The organization that I worked for provided me with a significant amount of .40 caliber ammo, even after I gave away 4,500 rounds to coworkers, I probably still have 7,000 to 8,000 rounds of factory ammo. I ended up with a Glock 23, Glock 27, HK USP.Compact, a Kimber Custom II, a Ruger PC4 and a Ruger Vaquero, all chambered in .40. I was afraid I'd wear it out if I only had one.
 
My EDC is a Shield in 40 S&W. I only have a handful of others. Two Shorty 40's, One Springfield EMP, and one SIG P229. The Shorty 40 seen below is unique, as it was a display model used by S&W salesman to distributors, according to my letter of authenticity. The other Shorty 40 is a MKII.
 

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The Shorty 40 seen below is unique, as it was a display model used by S&W salesman to distributors, according to my letter of authenticity.

Surprisingly in that it has a black ambi safety/decocker. I’d be interested to know which of the of the @ 500 per 3 runs of @ 1,500 + it is. Mine came with a flashed chromed ambi but I think it was a replacement.

Is there anyway you could post a redacted partial image of your, (I’m assuming S&W,) letter? I only have something from Earl/LH. It would be interesting to see for comparison, maybe more information.

Jim
 

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I have a semi-oddball. It’s a 4043 that was owned by the Memphis Sheriff’s Department. I made a ‘placeholder’ bid on GB and ended up being the winner for cheap. It’s buried in the back of the safe so no photo. The DAO trigger isn’t nearly as smooth as my 1086 but with the alloy frame the recoil is almost as snappy.
 
Surprisingly in that it has a black ambi safety/decocker. I’d be interested to know which of the of the @ 500 per 3 runs of @ 1,500 + it is. Mine came with a flashed chromed ambi but I think it was a replacement.

Is there anyway you could post a redacted partial image of your, (I’m assuming S&W,) letter? I only have something from Earl/LH. It would be interesting to see for comparison, maybe more information.

Jim

I unfortunately don't have access to the S&W Letter at this time. I had a 3rd edition copy when I purchased that Shorty 40 in question. My serial number was not listed, so I requested the Letter. I now have a 4th edition and my serial number is still not listed. There is a Table of Lew Horton semi autos listed on PG 432 that give a more detailed look at the production breakdown of four groups of Shorty 40's. To the best of my recollection mine with serial # PCZ0313 was one of 12 used by S&W sales representatives. The left side of my slide has the words Performance Center, laser etched in black with the words stacked. Performance on top of Center.
 
To the best of my recollection mine with serial # PCZ0313 was one of 12 used by S&W sales representatives. The left side of my slide has the words Performance Center, laser etched in black with the words stacked. Performance on top of Center.

Sorry to be such a PC compact geek but there are some really interesting things going on with your Shorty 40 but I think you know. The left side, (which would be cool to see,) being PC marked is unusual/not “normal” other than the PC Recon Billboards. The front cocking serrations are unusual/not “normal” other than the Recons also. (Unless you sent it to guzzi.) 🤡 Is the ambi decock only too?

I see what you meant by your Shorty 40 being “unique.” That it is.

*** Edit to add, I was slow to finally realize the PCZ prefix being different, special and important. ***

Jim
 

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