Smith & Wesson Model 4006

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S&W Model 4006

Smith & Wesson 4006 Pistol
Type Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin Flag of the United States United States
Service history
In service 1990-Present
Used by Alaska State Police, California Highway Patrol, Colorado State Patrol until 2008
Production history
Produced 1990-Present
Specifications
Weight 1058 g (37.3 oz)
Length 191 mm (7.5 in)
Barrel length 102 mm (4 in)

Cartridge .40 S&W
Action Double/single
Feed system 11 round magazine
Sights 3-dot adjustable

The S&W Model 4006 was introduced by Smith & Wesson on January 17, 1990 along with the new .40 S&W cartridge. It is a stainless steel, double-action, semi-automatic handgun with 4 inch barrel, De-cock/safety and an 11-round double column magazine.

The Model 4006 has been used by many law enforcement agencies as a standard duty sidearm, including by the California Highway Patrol and until recently, the Colorado State Patrol.