Smith & Wesson 908

About the Smith & Wesson 908

The Smith & Wesson 908 is a compact semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1996. The pistol features a aluminum alloy frame and a stainless steel slide, providing a durable platform designed for years of reliable service in both duty and civilian applications. With a magazine capacity of 8 rounds, this pistol offers ample firepower for defensive applications. The traditional DA/SA trigger system offers a heavier first pull for safety followed by a lighter single-action pull for subsequent shots, a design philosophy favored by many law enforcement agencies during the era. The 3.5-inch barrel keeps the package compact for concealed carry while still providing adequate velocity from the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge for effective terminal performance at defensive distances. Smith & Wesson's semi-automatic pistol designs draw on over 170 years of firearms manufacturing expertise, combining proven engineering principles with modern materials and manufacturing techniques to deliver reliable, accurate handguns trusted by military, law enforcement, and civilian shooters worldwide.

Smith & Wesson has been manufacturing firearms in Springfield, Massachusetts since 1852, making them one of the oldest and most respected names in the American firearms industry, with their revolvers and pistols serving in virtually every major conflict and law enforcement agency worldwide.

Smith & Wesson 908 specifications

Part of the Value Series along with models 908S, 909, 910, and 915. The 908 featured a single-stack magazine making it slimmer than double-stack models.