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Posted: 8/12/2015 8:14:14 AM EDT
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The gen 3 smiths are great guns. I have a 5906. It might be heavy to for a carry gun. It looks over built. It would probably last for ever. Mag can be found easily. Mecgar or factory. Their are ex leo guns and civilian guns out their. I seen a super nice one the other day for $400.
Most do not like the slide mounted safety/decocker. I am not a fan but just train with it. Its all about training. When you get one be sure to post some pic here so we can see the new addition. If you every want to go to 45 the 4506 is a great pistol as will. But the 9mm smiths are great shooters. Have fun with the search |
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Posted: 8/12/2015 9:01:50 AM EDT
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I prefer the earlier ( a smith third gen wod be at most 30 years old and doesn't come close to older in my book!) I like the 39- most comfortable grip ever!
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Posted: 8/12/2015 9:32:11 AM EDT
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http://www.gunauction.com/buy/13513947/
http://www.gunauction.com/buy/13495988/ http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=500389208 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=499704941 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=500747913 Here are a few auction. I only post them to show condition and cost. You can't go wrong IMHO. also a good read here http://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/guide-smith-wesson-semi-automatic-models/ |
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Posted: 8/12/2015 10:50:32 AM EDT
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The S&W 5903 has the alloy frame but Stainless Slide of the 5906. I carried a 5904 blued 9 MM and they are great pistols. My Department issued 5904 & 6904 (compact 13 shot) and the Officer could choose either. I also carried the 439 and a 39-2 both were 8 shot with the very comfortable thinner grip. The real sleepers are the 459 second generation which can be found on GB for good prices. Don't discount the 915, 910, 909 or 908 value series pistols. These were cosmetically cheaper to produce and sell and used polymer instead of steel sights. The value series pistols can be found cheap but they are serviceable good shooters and take the same mags.
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Posted: 8/12/2015 11:14:44 AM EDT
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3913 is a nice gun if you are into DA/SA guns
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Posted: 8/12/2015 12:56:19 PM EDT
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3913 is a nice gun if you are into DA/SA guns Single stack, perfect weight, perfect reliability, perfect carry. But, the 3914 is black. My EDC - 
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Posted: 8/12/2015 1:38:52 PM EDT
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I like the 59 series. Specifically I am looking at the 5903, 5906, and 5926. Does anyone know the difference between the 5906 and 5926? How does the alloy frame compare to the steel? More desirable? Lighter weight?
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Posted: 8/12/2015 1:58:21 PM EDT
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Lighter weight not sure how much.
Not sure about durability. Maybe less that steel. I am sure it's good for several thousand round. Probably if you can afford to wear it out by shooting it you can afford to replace it. |
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Posted: 8/12/2015 3:00:20 PM EDT
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I like the 59 series. Specifically I am looking at the 5903, 5906, and 5926. Does anyone know the difference between the 5906 and 5926? How does the alloy frame compare to the steel? More desirable? Lighter weight? The alloy frames hold up well. Alloy for a carry gun, steel for a range gun. "The key to third generation S&W model numbering is as follows: First two digits - caliber and frame type (for 9mm only). 39xx - 9mm single stack magazines 59xx - 9mm double stack magazines 69xx - 9mm compact, double stack magazines 40xx - .40 S&W 10xx - 10mm auto 45xx - .45 ACP Third digit - trigger type and frame size xx4x - DAO xx5x - DAO, compact xx8x - DAO xx2x - DA w decocker xx3x - DA w decocker xx7x - DA w decocker, compact xx0x - DA xx1x - DA, compact xx6x - DA, large frame Fourth digit - Frame material (all models had stainless steel slides) xxx3 - Aluminium alloy frame xxx6 - Stainless Steel frame" http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg/usa/sw-39-59-and-others-e.html Note - the 6906 has an alloy frame though and doesn't fit the 4th digit rule. 6906 is the same as my 3914 but double stack IIRC. |
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Posted: 8/12/2015 10:06:12 PM EDT
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I like the 59 series. Specifically I am looking at the 5903, 5906, and 5926. Does anyone know the difference between the 5906 and 5926? How does the alloy frame compare to the steel? More desirable? Lighter weight? The 5926 is a somewhat rarer version that has frame mounted decocker instead of the slide mounted decocker/safety. Edit: The alloy framed gus are definitely lighter, whether they are preferable depends on the user. |
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Posted: 8/13/2015 11:11:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Single stack, perfect weight, perfect reliability, perfect carry. But, the 3914 is black. My EDC - http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc111/mycologist/PA050255copy_zps0912a4bd.jpg~original Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: 3913 is a nice gun if you are into DA/SA guns Single stack, perfect weight, perfect reliability, perfect carry. But, the 3914 is black. My EDC - http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc111/mycologist/PA050255copy_zps0912a4bd.jpg~original |
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Posted: 8/13/2015 5:14:53 PM EDT
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My first duty gun (and first handgun I ever owned myself) was a second hand S&W 59. It was big, heavy and "primitive" compared to today's auto's but I LOVED that gun. It was a great shooting gun and extremely reliable. I foolishly sold it to buy my next duty gun and not a day passes that I'm not sick to my stomach that it's gone. I searched for years to at least find a look alike but it was an unusual looking version. It had a matte aluminum bottom and a nickel top that had it's "shine" removed. I'm not sure how they did it or if it was factory but it wasn't nearly as shiny as those I've seen in photos. I saw ONE just like it that sold online but it was sold a couple hours before I saw the ad. ACK!!
OP, you'll be happy with any of the Gen 3 guns. The 59xx series seem to be the most popular but they are all excellent guns. I'd own one or two of each if I could but for now, just replacing my 59 is my goal. |
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Posted: 8/15/2015 9:46:43 PM EDT
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As much as I like metal Smiths (I have a 39-2) I have to point out that those POS at Smith are discontinuing support for these fine pistols. The parts supplies are drying up for them.
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Posted: 8/15/2015 9:59:11 PM EDT
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I think I'm getting old because I find myself despising the M&P and other SW plastic guns, but loving the 659 and 5906.
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Posted: 8/16/2015 10:07:00 PM EDT
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Trigger.
Return. Spring. |
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Posted: 8/17/2015 9:53:49 PM EDT
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Can't go wrong with any of them.  My family group....  4013 TSW  3913  4006 TSW  4566 TSW  5926  4506-1  59 (1st gen S&W) |
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Posted: 8/17/2015 9:56:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have several, my wife has a few of her own, and they are IMO great pistols in their own right. My single favorite of the bunch, if it has to be a 9mm, is my 5906TSW. (No pic handy, I'll try to rectify that tonight...) OP, don't be afraid to buy one in good mechanical shape but with a very worn finish. I picked up a cheap (well south of $200) model 910 a few years back that looked like a dog but was otherwise solid and reliable. I had it coated, changed out the grip panels and sights, and it spiffed up quite nicely... http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/HardShell/RWB%20-%20Pistols/FDESampW910frontleftobscured_zpsf2fb29c3.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/HardShell/RWB%20-%20Pistols/FDESampW910right_zpseb8a36a8.jpg Good huntin'!  Great job! I'm thinking of doing this to my 3913....      Give it a full melt job, give it a bake on coat, and new sights like this 3953 |
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Posted: 8/17/2015 10:35:20 PM EDT
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Or go full house, 80's style -
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Posted: 8/20/2015 1:23:07 AM EDT
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Anyone have a Tac9 they know is for sale?
It's really my birthday. |
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Posted: 8/20/2015 11:00:33 AM EDT
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Anyone have a Tac9 they know is for sale? It's really my birthday. Might be worth calling Larry's. They keep a great supply of used pistols on hand and I can't remember going in there the past few years when they didn't have at least a couple of the TSWs in stock. They do sell/ship to FFLs out of state. It's where I bought mine, FWIW. 
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Posted: 8/21/2015 7:25:23 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/24/2015 10:11:41 PM EDT
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I have a few and the 5906TSW is my favorite.
Sorry about my pics, spent all my fun money on 3rd gens 
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Posted: 8/25/2015 11:01:17 PM EDT
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I have a few and the 5906TSW is my favorite. http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z83/jaxtraxx/E094CE2D-C36E-4166-B945-0D5B272BBA21-22273-00005E3391D7CFB3_zps7e621374.jpg Sorry about my pics, spent all my fun money on 3rd gens
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z83/jaxtraxx/9779693D-FB84-4D7C-9522-FD48418ACF07-2530-00001266AFFC4CA3_zps3vczkzqp.jpg I did the same thing (ie, spent all my fun money on 3rd gens)! You know you have a problem when you start having doubles (and triples) of the same exact model. The plus side is that you then have a reason to buy an air compressor, build a blast cabinet, and make them look brand new for a fraction of the price a professional cerakote or bead-blast job would cost. The down side is that removing the rear sights will destroy your punches or break your sight-pusher. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 11:16:31 AM EDT
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Not a very good picture but I finally bought a 5904 to go with my 39-2 and 439. I carried all three variants on duty and still enjoy shooting them.
The 5904 is in really good condition and I had been looking for a used reasonably priced 5904 for quite some time. 
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Posted: 8/28/2015 10:57:10 PM EDT
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6906
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Posted: 8/30/2015 1:06:35 AM EDT
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I've got a few.
Latest addition is a 3906. |
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Posted: 9/6/2015 9:48:21 PM EDT
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For some reason I've lately been wanting with a 469 /669 or 6904.
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Posted: 9/7/2015 4:00:29 PM EDT
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For some reason I've lately been wanting with a 469 /669 or 6904. I owned a 469 which I carried for a while and carried an issued 6904 for a few months, get the 6904. My 469 was 100% reliable but the 6904 is a superior design, better grip, better sights and usually a better trigger pull. The only advantage to the 469 is they are cheaper on GB. |
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Posted: 9/8/2015 1:02:25 PM EDT
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Quoted:Tell me the one you would own if you could only own one..... a fair price range for the model you suggest . 5903, lighter version of the 5906, but just as reliable and durable. $325-$475 depending on condition, number of mags, factory box, etc. in the current market |
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Posted: 9/13/2015 1:29:24 AM EDT
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I can't stand the S&W M&P plastic pistols. They're ugly, blatant Glock rip offs, and just plain nasty guns.
I wish S&W would bring back the steel frames guns. Those things are beautiful. 5906 Tactical 9 is my unicorn gun right now. |
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Posted: 9/13/2015 8:04:55 AM EDT
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The TSW line was awesome.... the PC line was fantastic... the M&P line is shit.
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Posted: 9/24/2015 6:36:04 PM EDT
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Even the "Value Line" is a collection of hugely dependable, rock-solid autos. Here, a blue and a stainless 908:
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Posted: 9/24/2015 10:33:27 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/24/2015 10:39:37 PM EDT
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Love that 5906TSW, been after one for awhile
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I have a few and the 5906TSW is my favorite. http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z83/jaxtraxx/E094CE2D-C36E-4166-B945-0D5B272BBA21-22273-00005E3391D7CFB3_zps7e621374.jpg Sorry about my pics, spent all my fun money on 3rd gens
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z83/jaxtraxx/9779693D-FB84-4D7C-9522-FD48418ACF07-2530-00001266AFFC4CA3_zps3vczkzqp.jpg |
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Posted: 9/24/2015 10:43:15 PM EDT
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This is my only Gen 3 at the moment, railed 3913TSW. Tough one to find these days.
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Posted: 9/25/2015 5:35:38 AM EDT
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This is my only Gen 3 at the moment, railed 3913TSW. Tough one to find these days. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y218/mike9250/004-6.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y218/mike9250/002-9.jpg Nice. |
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Posted: 11/22/2015 10:51:32 PM EDT
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Quoted: Ok so here is the deal. My birthday is coming up on the 29th. And I have decided to get an older Smith autoloader. When I say older, I mean the numbered series guns 3xxx, 4xxx, 5xxx, etc, etc. Only rule, it has to be 9mm. Other than that go crazy. Tell me the one you would own if you could only own one. Addon: also if you could give me a fair price range for the model you suggest that would greatly help my hunt. Hope you found one. In Past 30 days I've bought 4. All between $300-$425. |
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Posted: 11/22/2015 11:18:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This is my only Gen 3 at the moment, railed 3913TSW. Tough one to find these days. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y218/mike9250/004-6.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y218/mike9250/002-9.jpg |
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Posted: 11/22/2015 11:19:50 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/23/2015 9:42:39 AM EDT
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I wouldn't. Not if you plan to shoot it much.
Way up top the fellow posted Trigger Return Spring. He was trying to help you. The four digit series uses a two leaf U shaped beryllium copper spring attached to the top of the trigger for reset/return. They break leaves off every 2000 rounds +/-. Serious work to repair and parts are made of unobtainium. Anything modern you buy will give you better service from Glock to Canik to XD to damn near anything. |
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Posted: 11/23/2015 3:51:54 PM EDT
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I actually sold off the light awhile back. I figured if I really wanted to have a light on it I could put the S&W key in one of my TLR-1's.
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With a Streamlight M5.... those themselves aren't common. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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This is my only Gen 3 at the moment, railed 3913TSW. Tough one to find these days. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y218/mike9250/004-6.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y218/mike9250/002-9.jpg |
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Posted: 11/23/2015 3:53:45 PM EDT
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Seems like whenever I hear about a broken trigger spring it's in either a .45 or 10mm pistol. Not saying they don't break in the other calibers, just seems less common.
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I wouldn't. Not if you plan to shoot it much. Way up top the fellow posted Trigger Return Spring. He was trying to help you. The four digit series uses a two leaf U shaped beryllium copper spring attached to the top of the trigger for reset/return. They break leaves off every 2000 rounds +/-. Serious work to repair and parts are made of unobtainium. Anything modern you buy will give you better service from Glock to Canik to XD to damn near anything. |
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Posted: 11/23/2015 3:56:39 PM EDT
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Go straight to Gen 1.
Model 39 or go home. |
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Posted: 11/23/2015 4:53:23 PM EDT
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5906 or 3913/4
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Posted: 11/23/2015 6:57:06 PM EDT
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Sorry. 6906 ate three return springs in three years carrying on training cycle. Sold the POS after last fix with disclosure.
The 4506AS I had was replaced for not feeding. The replacement was replaced for ejection and feeding issues. The third gun would not extract if clean. S&W gave up and bought the third one and 12 mags back for MSRP. If you followed the xxxx series problems, the first .45acp was in concept a new 645 version. The second was a modification of the NEW xxxx 10mm design supposedly from scratch. The third was a new .45acp version. Good luck buying xxxx guns if you really use them. |
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