Smith ' Wesson continues to grow its line of lightweight, compact firearms with the scandium framed Model 4040PD. This compact utilizes the latest in metallurgical advances combining scandium and steel. The results are a lightweight, single stack, seven plus one capacity pistol in .40 S'W caliber. The feature-filled package includes a 3.5-inch barrel, Hogue rubber grips, Novak Lo-Mount Carry three-dot sight system and a matte black finish. This small pistol, with an overall length of 6.9 inches and a weight of 25.6 ounces, offers the ideal combination for plain clothes assignment, back-up or off-duty carry.