Smith & Wesson Model 940 9mm Luger J-Frame, 3-inch Stainless DAO Revolver, 5-Shot
This Smith & Wesson Model 940 stands out as a stainless J-frame, five-shot revolver chambered in 9mm Luger and designed to use moon clips. It features the uncommon 3-inch barrel configuration from an early, short-lived production run, and this example is configured DAO with an internal, enclosed hammer. The revolver is compact, stainless throughout, and includes Hogue Monogrip rubber finger-groove grips.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is notable finish loss.
What’s Included
- Hunter leather belt holster
- One 5-shot steel moon clip
- Hogue Monogrip rubber finger-groove grip (installed)
The Model 940 is a five-shot, compact J-frame revolver in 9mm Luger built to run with moon clips. Constructed in stainless steel, it pairs durability with a straightforward fixed-sight setup and a round-butt configuration for carry-friendly dimensions.
This example features the 3-inch barrel configuration — an early production offering produced for a limited time. The barrel includes an exposed ejector rod with short front lug (partial underlug), knurled tip.
This revolver is DAO with an enclosed internal hammer. It also includes a smooth, narrow trigger for controlled DA work.
Sights are fixed with a serrated ramp front and a topstrap groove rear. The Hogue Monogrip rubber finger-groove grip is installed on the round-butt frame, providing a secure, hand-filling hold. All major components — frame, cylinder, and barrel — are stainless with a matching finish.