Smith & Wesson Model 640
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History
The first model was chambered in .38 Special and fitted with a standard barrel of 1-7/8 inch length.
The second model had a slightly heavier and longer barrel of 2-1/8 inch length.
The gun was constructed entirely of stainless steel. In 1995 the model 642 was introduced which was made in aluminium and designated "airweight".
A 3" barreled version was offered until 1993, when it was dropped from production.
In 1996, S&W began chambering the 640 in .357 Magnum.
Because of the power of the .357 magnum cartridge, the frame is strengthened just in front of the cylinder release on those models.[2]
Variants
- Model 940
- Produced from 1993 to 1996
- Similar in appearance to 640, but chambered in 9mm Luger
- Model 340
Users
- File:Flag of the United States.svg United States
- New York City Police Department
- Used by officer Walter Weaver during the September 11, 2001 attacks, currently displayed in the NRA National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, Virginia.[4]
References
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