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Posted: 8/14/2017 1:14:35 PM EDT

I was out of town this weekend for a get-together with some friends. Found a Smith and Wesson 940-1 9mm (pre-lock) with original box and two moonclips. It had a decent amount of carry wear, but the lockup felt excellent. I don't think it was fired very much at all. Being that I was out of state, the shop owner agreed to hold it for me until Wednesday so I could get an FFL in Ohio lined up. His asking price? $470, including shipping.

Anyone have any experiences with these little guys? I've heard that extraction can be difficult on some guns, but at this price I'm willing to take a chance. Now I just need wednesday to hurry up and roll around...

Posted: 8/14/2017 1:51:31 PM EDT

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I had one. The thin moon clips are the weak link to these revolvers. You can shoot them without but then you need something to push the casings out.

Posted: 8/14/2017 2:10:38 PM EDT

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I had one. The thin moon clips are the weak link to these revolvers. You can shoot them without but then you need something to push the casings out.

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This.

Recoil can be brisk but ammunition supply is an advantage.

Posted: 8/14/2017 2:19:15 PM EDT

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At that price a good deal. A touch heavy being all steel but this becomes an advantage when shooting it. Source a dozen or so clips and you are set.

Posted: 8/14/2017 8:40:08 PM EDT

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Is the 940 steel? With a the light weight of an aluminum frame I would be worried about bullet jump with some loads. My concern particular to the 9mm would be the taper crimp (less retention than a heavy roll crimp in a crimping groove) and the relatively strong power of 9mm Luger in these little guns. When I first got my 642 I was crimping my 158 gr. SWC target loads too lightly and experienced this problem.

All that said, the 940 is really sweet and I am jealous. I would love to own one.

Posted: 8/15/2017 12:30:50 AM EDT

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Is the 940 steel? With a the light weight of an aluminum frame I would be worried about bullet jump with some loads. My concern particular to the 9mm would be the taper crimp (less retention than a heavy roll crimp in a crimping groove) and the relatively strong power of 9mm Luger in these little guns. When I first got my 642 I was crimping my 158 gr. SWC target loads too lightly and experienced this problem.

All that said, the 940 is really sweet and I am jealous. I would love to own one.

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At that price a good deal. A touch heavy being all steel but this becomes an advantage when shooting it. Source a dozen or so clips and you are set.

Is the 940 steel? With a the light weight of an aluminum frame I would be worried about bullet jump with some loads. My concern particular to the 9mm would be the taper crimp (less retention than a heavy roll crimp in a crimping groove) and the relatively strong power of 9mm Luger in these little guns. When I first got my 642 I was crimping my 158 gr. SWC target loads too lightly and experienced this problem.

All that said, the 940 is really sweet and I am jealous. I would love to own one.

The 940 is a stainless steel revolver, fame and all.

Posted: 8/15/2017 1:46:08 PM EDT

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I really hope you bought it. They sell for $700+ normally.

Posted: 8/15/2017 2:27:02 PM EDT

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It's being held for me as we speak. The shop opens at 10am tomorrow, and I'll be calling with the FFL info and credit card number!

Posted: 8/15/2017 6:52:50 PM EDT

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Very good. Please post pics, OP!

Posted: 8/15/2017 9:33:50 PM EDT

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I saw one at a local gunshow about 3 months back that was priced at $475. They had it sitting showing its good side and when I turned it over I cringed. Still quite functional and as a shooter it would be about perfect. No worries about messing it up. However, I already own Model 30 no dash, a Model 36-7 and two Model 640-1 357s. I really don't need another shooter and it was in too bad of condition to be a collector, so I passed.