Description
There's something satisfying about a hammer-fired pistol in a market packed with striker-fired lookalikes, and the Taurus TH40 leans into that. It runs a traditional DA/SA trigger, so you get that long, deliberate first pull followed by a crisp single-action break for every shot after. The exposed hammer also means you can decock and carry it hammer down, or run it cocked and locked with the ambidextrous thumb safety. Add a loaded chamber indicator and a firing pin block, and you've got a pistol with real options for how you want to run it.
Full-Size .40 S&W With Room to Work
The TH40 feeds 15+1 rounds of .40 S&W from double-stack magazines, and Taurus includes two of them in the box. The 4.27 inch barrel gives the .40 round enough runway to do its job, and the full-size polymer frame soaks up recoil better than you'd expect from the caliber. Plenty of owners report it shooting closer to a 9mm than the snappy .40 reputation would suggest. Up top, the matte black carbon steel slide wears Novak drift-adjustable sights front and rear, a genuinely nice touch at this level, and the front dovetail opens the door to sight upgrades down the road.
A Grip That Fits Your Hand, Not Someone Else's
Taurus built the TH frame with finger grooves, generous stippling panels, and interchangeable backstraps so you can dial the grip to your hand size instead of adapting to it. Controls are ambidextrous, including the safety and a reversible magazine release, which makes life easier for lefties and anyone training with both hands. There's also a full Picatinny rail on the dust cover for a light or laser.
Where the Taurus TH40 Earns Its Keep
This is the kind of pistol that covers a lot of ground: home defense, duty-style carry in a belt holster, or just burning through range ammo on a Saturday. Owners consistently praise how it eats whatever ammo it's fed and how the trigger smooths out nicely after a few hundred rounds. For anyone who still believes in the .40 S&W, and plenty of us do, the TH40 delivers a lot of pistol.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Taurus
- Model: TH40 Full-Size
- MPN: 1-TH40041
- UPC: 725327615323
- Caliber: .40 S&W
- Action: DA/SA, Hammer-Fired
- Capacity: 15+1 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 4.27 in
- Overall Length: 7.72 in
- Height: 5.98 in
- Width: 1.30 in
- Weight: 28.2 oz
- Sights: Novak Drift-Adjustable Front and Rear
- Frame: Polymer with Interchangeable Backstraps
- Slide: Matte Black Carbon Steel, Serrated
- Safety: Ambidextrous Manual Safety/Decocker, Firing Pin Block
What’s Included
- Taurus TH40 full-size pistol
- Two 15-round magazines
- Interchangeable backstraps
- Lockable hard case
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Taurus TH40 hammer-fired or striker-fired?
The TH40 is hammer-fired with a traditional DA/SA trigger. The first pull is a longer double-action stroke, and the slide resets the hammer for a lighter single-action break on follow-up shots. The exposed hammer also lets you decock for hammer-down carry or use the manual safety to carry cocked and locked.
How does the recoil feel on the TH40 in .40 S&W?
Milder than most people expect. The full-size frame, 28.2 ounce weight, and 4.27 inch barrel do a good job taming the .40 S&W, and many owners compare the felt recoil to a similarly sized 9mm. It stays controllable for fast follow-up shots once you settle into the grip.
How many magazines come with the Taurus TH40?
This model ships with two 15-round double-stack magazines, so you have a spare ready for the range or training right out of the box. Extra factory magazines are readily available if you want to stock up.
Can I mount a light or upgrade the sights on the TH40?
Yes on both counts. The frame has a full Picatinny rail under the dust cover for weapon lights and lasers. The Novak-style front and rear sights sit in dovetail cuts and are drift-adjustable, so swapping in aftermarket sights is a straightforward job.





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