Smith & Wesson Model 360PD
- Category
- Pistol
- Barrel
- 48 mm
- Weight, empty
- 340 g
- Introduced
- 2001
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Smith & Wesson Model 360PD is a compact Personal Defense revolver built on Smith & Wesson's J-frame, introduced in 2001. Chambered in .357 Magnum with a 5-round cylinder. The frame is constructed from scandium alloy, significantly reducing weight compared to traditional steel-framed revolvers of similar size. The 1.9-inch barrel provides maximum concealment in a snubnose configuration, making this an ideal backup or deep concealment weapon. The double-action-only trigger mechanism provides a consistent pull stroke and eliminates the external hammer, creating a snag-free profile ideal for concealed carry situations where a smooth draw is essential. Weighing just 340g (12.0 oz) empty, this ultra-lightweight revolver is designed for comfortable all-day carry, though the reduced weight means increased felt recoil with full-power loads. Smith & Wesson has been producing J-frame revolvers for over seven decades, continuously refining the platform with improved metallurgy, ergonomics, and manufacturing techniques while maintaining the fundamental reliability and accuracy that has made their double-action revolvers the benchmark against which all others are measured.
The 'PD' Personal Defense designation marks this as one of S&W's scandium alloy revolvers, which were so light when first introduced that many shooters couldn't believe a revolver chambered in .357 Magnum could weigh so little without sacrificing durability.
PD = Personal Defense. DAO hammerless with adjustable sights.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Smith & Wesson
- Category
- Pistol
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2001
- Variant of
- Dao
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 48 mm
- Overall length
- 172 mm
- Height
- 117 mm
- Width
- 33 mm
- Weight, empty
- 340 g
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Firing mechanism
- Double action only
- Trigger
- Double action only
- Trigger pull
- 49.0 N
- Capacity
- 5
- Magazine
- Rotary
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Scandium alloy
- Barrel
- Stainless steel
- Finish
- Matte silver
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 380 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 585 J
- Effective range
- 35 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
J frame
Adjustable sights
Scandium frame
Stainless cylinder
Hammerless- Dao only
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 79 .357 Magnum pistols | 340 g | 965 g | Lighter than about 90% |
| Overall lengthAmong 78 .357 Magnum pistols | 172 mm | 236 mm | Shorter than about 80% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 79 .357 Magnum pistols | 48 mm | 102 mm | Shorter than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 79 .357 Magnum pistols | 5 | 6 | Holds fewer rounds than about 90% |
Answers
Questions about the Smith & Wesson Model 360PD
How much does the Smith & Wesson Model 360PD weigh?
The Smith & Wesson Model 360PD weighs 340 g (12.0 oz) empty.
What caliber is the Smith & Wesson Model 360PD?
The Smith & Wesson Model 360PD is chambered in .357 Magnum and .38 Special.
How many rounds does the Smith & Wesson Model 360PD hold?
The Smith & Wesson Model 360PD holds 5 rounds, fed from a rotary magazine.
How long is the Smith & Wesson Model 360PD?
The Smith & Wesson Model 360PD is 172 mm (6.77 in) long overall, with a 48 mm (1.89 in) barrel.
Who makes the Smith & Wesson Model 360PD?
The Smith & Wesson Model 360PD is made by Smith & Wesson (United States).
When was the Smith & Wesson Model 360PD introduced?
The Smith & Wesson Model 360PD was introduced in 2001.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
78%
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API
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