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Hi-Point Model 40SW
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Pistols · United States · 1997
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Hi-PointModel40SW

Hi-Point Model 40SW
Hi-Point Model 40SW Photo: voxluna · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
60
Accuracy
55
Magazine Capacity
50
Reliability
70
Concealability
75
Ergonomics
50
Recoil Control
65
Maintenance Ease
85
Modularity
30
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin United States
CategoryPistols
EraPost-Cold War
In service1997
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
62
Pistols MASS Rating
90/123
Post-Cold War
305/572
All-Time
Pistols · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
60
Accuracy
55
Magazine Capacity
50
Reliability
70
Concealability
75
Ergonomics
50
Recoil Control
65
Maintenance Ease
85
Modularity
30
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Hi-Point Model 40SW
Category
Production
1997–
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
90
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
62
pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1997
  • DesignerTom Deeb
  • Weight (Empty)0.907 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity300 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction7MOD.7
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1997
  • Variants6
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1997Production started
29
years in service
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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