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Smith & Wesson 908S

Smith & Wesson · Pistol

Smith & Wesson 908S

Short recoil (semi-automatic) · 9x19mm Parabellum · introduced 1998

Also known as Model 908, S&W 908

About the Smith & Wesson 908S

The Smith & Wesson 908S is a subcompact semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1998. 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 908S specifications

General

Type
Pistol
Action
Short recoil (semi-automatic)
Firing mechanism
Double action single action
Trigger
Double action
Trigger pull
2.0 kg (4.5 lb)
Calibres
9x19mm Parabellum
Magazine capacity
8 rounds
Magazine
Detachable box magazine

Dimensions

Barrel length
88.9 mm (3.5 in)
Overall length
190 mm (7.5 in)
Height
133 mm (5.2 in)
Width
32 mm (1.3 in)
Weight (empty)
0.70 kg (1.54 lb)

Barrel

Rifling twist
1:10 in (254 mm)
Rifling
Right hand
Grooves
6

Materials

Barrel
Stainless steel
Receiver / frame
Aluminum alloy
Slide
Stainless steel
Finish
stainless

Performance

Muzzle velocity (typical)
360 m/s (1181 fps)
Muzzle energy (typical)
481 J (355 ft·lb)
Effective range
50 m

History

Introduced
1998
Discontinued
2009
Production status
Discontinued
Country of origin
US

Features

  • Compact design
  • Single stack magazine
  • Value series
  • Accessory rail
  • Ambidextrous slide stop
  • Textured grip
  • Loaded chamber indicator
  • Reversible magazine release

Safety

  • Firing pin safety

The 'S' designation typically indicates an improved or variant model. Part of the Value Series budget line.

This is a variant of the Smith & Wesson 908.

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