Tennessee-based S&W had announced a return to its regular catalog of the 9mm J-frame with snub-nosed revolver for 2026.
The original shrouded-hammer DAO Model 940 has become something of a collector's piece over the years, having only been made from 1991 to 1998. The company brought it back last year in a limited run through select distributors with a fluted barrel, XS night sights, and VZ Diamond Black Cherry grips, with an ask of over $1K.
The new model is a standard catalog offering, the 940-3, that still gives the user a five-shot 9mm (using moon clips) built on a stainless-steel no-lock frame – and you still get the XS sight.
The MSRP on the new S&W Model 940-3 in 9mm is $899, with the "street price" likely a little less.
