[ARCHIVED THREAD] - 3rd Gen DAO Alloy Frame

Posted: 6/23/2015 3:34:46 PM EDT

Which models (9 or 40) had a 4" barrel, alloy frame, and were DAO?

So far it seems the 4003 and some versions of the 5903 fit my requirements?

I am interested in DAO so it remains similar to my revolvers to fire and I need it to be under 38 ounces with an empty mag. That seems to limit me to the alloy versions.

EDIT: Oops it seems the 4043 is DAO not the 4003. See I need help.

Posted: 6/23/2015 4:46:54 PM EDT

[#1]

I thought all 3rd gens were steel. But I really don't know a lot about them. I just think they're cool. Maybe someday..... I would actually love a 39 too. I'm really turning into a Smith fanboi....

Posted: 6/24/2015 6:39:42 AM EDT

[#2]

The DAO version of the 9mm 4" 59xx series would be the 5943. However, there weren't many of them made. The all-steel, DAO 5946 is much easier to find.

Posted: 6/24/2015 10:00:46 AM EDT

[#3]

There are a DAO 4043 Police trade in guns on the market as is a version of the 3913 in DAO the 3953.

Here is a link where it describes the numbering system S&W used on their semi auto pistols.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-semi-auto-pistols/152078-s-w-semi-auto-model-designations.html

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