Smith & Wesson CS40 Chief’s Special 40S&W Pistol

Posted: 07/02/2026

Smith & Wesson CS40 Chief’s Special 40S&W Pistol

The Smith & Wesson CS40 Chief’s Special is a compact, single-stack semi-automatic pistol chambered in .40 S&W. Produced from 1999 to 2002, it features a 7+1 capacity, a 3.25-inch barrel, an aluminum alloy frame, and a stainless steel slide, weighing roughly 24 oz empty. Includes one magazine.

Specifications:

  • Caliber: .40 S&W
  • Capacity: 7+1 rounds
  • Action: Double-action/single-action (DA/SA)
  • Weight (Empty): 24 oz
  • Barrel Length: 3.25 inches (Some sources list 3 inches)
  • Frame: Aluminum alloy
  • Slide: Stainless steel
  • Grips: Hogue rubber grips
  • Sights: 3-dot sights