Taurus built the TH series as an accessible, no-frills traditional hammer-fired double-action/single-action pistol, and the TH40 brings that to .40 S&W with a 4.27-inch barrel in a black-and-FDE finish. It ships with adjustable sights and two magazines, which is a genuinely useful package. The DA/SA trigger with a decocker gives a long, deliberate first shot followed by short single-action presses, a manual of arms plenty of experienced shooters still prefer. The .40 S&W remains a capable defensive cartridge, and a full-size polymer frame handles it comfortably.

This firearm ships to your chosen FFL dealer for transfer. Order online from Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer and importer.