Taurus PT-940 .40 S&W Compact DA/SA Pistol, Aluminum Alloy Frame, Black Finish, 3.625 in Barrel, Later-Production with Accessory Rail
This later-production Taurus PT-940 is a compact .40 S&W from the PT-900 series, notable for its integral two-slot accessory rail and DA/SA, short-recoil action. It pairs an aluminum alloy frame with a steel 3.625-inch barrel and fixed sights. Marked for Taurus International in Miami and made by Forjas Taurus in Brazil, it features ambidextrous frame-mounted safety/decocker, a top-mounted pin-style loaded chamber indicator, and a clean, well-defined bore.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol is in solid shape. It shows various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- Taurus PT-940 semi-automatic pistol
- Magazine not included
The PT-940 comes from the PT-900 family and was introduced in the early 1990s as the first compact of the series. This example is a later-production variant with an integral two-slot accessory rail on the frame, adding modern versatility while retaining the model's compact profile.
Its DA/SA, short-recoil locked-breech system uses an exposed spur hammer and a smooth-face curved trigger. Safety features include an ambidextrous frame-mounted safety/decocker, a firing pin block, and a top-mounted pin-style loaded chamber indicator.
Construction is robust and carry-friendly, with a black aluminum alloy frame and a black-finished slide over a 3.625-inch steel barrel. The grip panels are checkered black polymer with Taurus medallions for secure handling and a classic look.
Slide-related features include an external extractor and a dovetailed square-notch rear sight. The sighting system is fixed, with a white-dot front blade and a square-notch rear, providing a clear, consistent sight picture.
Markings include "TAURUS INT. MFG. MIAMI, FL – USA" and "FORJAS TAURUS S.A. MADE IN BRAZIL," reflecting its Brazilian manufacture and U.S. import lineage.
The bore is clean and shiny with well-defined rifling, aligning with the condition notes above.