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Posted: 12/31/2019 1:30:08 PM EDT

I swear I can stop any time. Really, I can. I swear it.

S&W Model 909

Made from 1995 to 1997. The Value Line Series version of the classic single stack DA/SA 9mm duty size pistol. It was the last variant that started the entire S&W DA/SA line and traces its lineage back to the S&W Model 39.

The main difference between a traditional 3rd Gen Auto and the Value line is the following. Both the 3906/3904 and the 909 are 9+1 Capacity. But the Value Line has less machining on the slide, the guide rod and mag catch are plastic as are the sights. Also the frame is Aluminum instead of Steel.

I've wanted a full size single stack S&W for a while but either the guns were horribly beat to shit and cost $400 or they were in nice condition and cost close to $1000. This one cost me $350 and comes in LNIB condition with the case, papers, etc... can't wait to have it shipped to me.

It will be a nice range gun.

Posted: 12/31/2019 2:02:27 PM EDT

[#1]

But that spongy Gen 1,2 & 3 trigger.

ETA: It is in damn nice shape for it's age.

Posted: 12/31/2019 2:04:26 PM EDT

[#2]

Sure you can. C'mon now. The first step is admitting you have a problem.

Posted: 12/31/2019 2:20:39 PM EDT

[#3]

That is a steal of a deal at $350, looks nice and clean. I would have got it just because, even though I'm a Glock fanboy at heart.

Posted: 12/31/2019 6:12:00 PM EDT

[#4]

Very nice pistol, a Friend bought several the the value line S&W. The 908 & 909 were my two favorites.

Posted: 12/31/2019 6:15:19 PM EDT

[#5]

Collecting (fine) goods aint like drinking booze or doing drugs.

It's an addiction where you get to keep the goods - they have a value - you don't simple shove shit down your throat.

It's good!

Posted: 12/31/2019 6:30:13 PM EDT

[#6]

Fricking beautiful.

Why doesn’t this happen to me?

Posted: 1/19/2020 8:12:33 PM EDT

[#7]

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No spongy trigger here, and $249OTD with 3 mags. Original 59, and not a scratch on the grips.

Miami_JBT, I had a 915 when I did security work in the 90's. I got it the day after the AWB took effect in 1994 for $299OTD with 3 mags. The shop had 4, and a city cop bought the other 3. IIRC, the 909 and 910 were the same gun as the 915, and mags would interchange.

Posted: 1/19/2020 8:43:10 PM EDT

[#8]

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No spongy trigger here, and $249OTD with 3 mags. Original 59, and not a scratch on the grips.
https://i.imgur.com/JJTWmoT.jpg?1

Miami_JBT, I had a 915 when I did security work in the 90's. I got it the day after the AWB took effect in 1994 for $299OTD with 3 mags. The shop had 4, and a city cop bought the other 3. IIRC, the 909 and 910 were the same gun as the 915, and mags would interchange.

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Quoted:
But that spongy Gen 1,2 & 3 trigger.

ETA: It is in damn nice shape for it's age.

No spongy trigger here, and $249OTD with 3 mags. Original 59, and not a scratch on the grips.
https://i.imgur.com/JJTWmoT.jpg?1

Miami_JBT, I had a 915 when I did security work in the 90's. I got it the day after the AWB took effect in 1994 for $299OTD with 3 mags. The shop had 4, and a city cop bought the other 3. IIRC, the 909 and 910 were the same gun as the 915, and mags would interchange.

The 910 and 915 are budget double stack guns. The 915 came out first. It was a more budget designed 5904. The 910 was an even more cost cutting design. The 909 was the single stack version in the Value Line. It was the cost cutting version of the 3904.

The 915 and 910 uses double stack 59xx mags. The 909 uses single 39xx mags.

Posted: 1/22/2020 2:40:31 AM EDT

[#9]

I don't like to admit it really, but the trigger on the S&W 1/2/3 Gens isn't particularly crisp in DA. It's a thing. If you compare to 1911s, CZs, SIG P210s, etc it's not going to measure up. It is better than the vast majority of the polymer guns, but that's not saying much.

I have your 909's grandpa in my safe.

Posted: 1/22/2020 9:13:19 AM EDT

[#10]

Stunning...

Posted: 1/25/2020 10:38:55 AM EDT

[#11]

Just picked up a 3913 ls any holster suggestions

Posted: 1/26/2020 4:22:56 PM EDT

[#12]

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eBay will have lots of gently used 39 series leather holsters for $20-$30. Mag pouches, too. Of course, they might be a little long for a 393. Look for the open bottom ones that aren't barrel length specific.

If you can't stand looking like a cop from 1987 with a black basketweave leather holster, or sideburns-sporting cowboy with a George Lawrence or Hunter model brown leather one, I recommend an Aliengear. They do make holsters for the 3913 specifically.

Posted: 2/11/2020 2:42:24 PM EDT

[#13]

Very nice. 6906 checking in.

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Posted: 4/13/2020 5:36:39 PM EDT

[#14]

Those old Smiths are Great !

I own multiple .

My Smith 4506- is my Fav hand Gun !,

Posted: 4/19/2020 8:14:57 PM EDT

[#15]

Late 5903 and early 4506

Posted: 4/20/2020 6:30:35 PM EDT

[#16]

You need more... Nice find!!!

Posted: 4/26/2020 9:33:22 PM EDT

[#17]

I recently bought a 469 from a neighbor and I was really surprised how good the trigger was. My only other gun of the era was a Model 59 years ago which had a pretty good trigger.

This little 469 impressed me and the super short crisp trigger reset surprised me.

Posted: 4/26/2020 9:38:07 PM EDT

[#18]

I recently bought a 669. Holsters nicely in a commander size Kydex.

Posted: 5/16/2020 7:56:25 AM EDT

[#19]

I might have a couple laying around...

Posted: 5/16/2020 8:18:56 AM EDT

[#20]

I had a S&W 457, IIRC the value version of the 4516. Reliable and very accurate, just didn’t fit my hand and balance properly for me. I eventually traded for something else.

Posted: 5/16/2020 8:29:17 AM EDT

[#21]

I have a 457 and a CHP 4006 arriving at my ffl this week.

Posted: 6/8/2020 10:35:13 PM EDT

[#22]

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Very nice. 6906 checking in.
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My 2nd duty gun when I was a guard for an armored truck company.

Posted: 7/12/2020 9:43:20 AM EDT

[#23]

@Miami_JBT we may need to form a support group...
Not pictured are my model 457 and 4006 with adjustable sights.

Posted: 7/19/2020 7:20:17 PM EDT

[#24]

Why not...

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