Anyone Own a S&W 659/5906?
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hybridgenius
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I have a 5906. Its never jammed once and shoots great for me. Very underrated gun in my opinion... never much talk about it.
Just got the new version of the 59 series (CA. legal), a 910s about two months ago. Had a few "bobbles" (brand new ,first time fired) till I remembered to slap the old mag on it's bottom, after that 250 + rounds with out a hitch from 4 different magazines.
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Wow, I guess i can feel better about todays purchase, a SS 5906. I got a Sigma last week, i thought i could do better with a stack of bricks @ 10 yds.
Didnot like the feedback at all from several sources, dumped it before it malfunctioned or broke. I'll put some rounds thru it next weekend, hittin the road at 4am, so i guess i better take a nap.
Thanks
Didnot like the feedback at all from several sources, dumped it before it malfunctioned or broke. I'll put some rounds thru it next weekend, hittin the road at 4am, so i guess i better take a nap.
Thanks
vietnam1947
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I got mine when it first came out. I use it 3 time a week 150 rds on week ends and practice two time a week with 100 - 200 rds, reload with v-n302 4.1 gr under 124gr Berrys HP. Shoot well had a lot of ammo through it over the years, carry it 24/7 every day. S & W 5906 TSW
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I have two 5906's.
One has been shot quite a bit (~500 rounds per year on average) since I first purchased it in 1990 and it continues on in the tradition of Timex (takes a licking, keeps on ticking) while the second one languishes in my gunsafe, pristine and unfired.
Back in 1990, I figured that I'd buy two 5906's and shoot the first one 'til it wore out, but as this is written, it would seem that my 3 month old son will most likely inherit the second one in it's present state consdering that the first one shows no indication of failure after 18 years of use.
One has been shot quite a bit (~500 rounds per year on average) since I first purchased it in 1990 and it continues on in the tradition of Timex (takes a licking, keeps on ticking) while the second one languishes in my gunsafe, pristine and unfired.
Back in 1990, I figured that I'd buy two 5906's and shoot the first one 'til it wore out, but as this is written, it would seem that my 3 month old son will most likely inherit the second one in it's present state consdering that the first one shows no indication of failure after 18 years of use.
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Turn Ins
I've got two of the Model 4006 Smith law enforcement turn-ins, and they are both great guns. The design and looks of the guns are very similar, and they both run great in .40 caliber. I keep talking myself out of buying the 5906 for some unknown reason, but I've shot them at the range, and they run great too.
I carry full size guns, and consider the 5906 one of the "sissie pistols" (good caliber, low mag capacity) and a scaled down gun. I can carry my 4006 with 11+1, and my SR-9 with 17+1 and LOTS of ammo in clips. The smaller size gun requires carrying and changing more clips for the same firepower.
I like the guns, but not the capacity of them, but they are nice shooters. Any of the Smith "turn ins" are usually $700 - $1000 guns new, and you can send them back to S&W for refurbishing and have a practically new gun for about half price. I've only had trouble with one of them, and it was a nylon spring cover that disintegrated, but the dealer replaced the gun and kept the one that 'went bad" for parts.
I wish the 5906 just had a higher capacity magazine, and I'd be on the train carrying one myself. Nice guns, and reliable.
WT
I've got two of the Model 4006 Smith law enforcement turn-ins, and they are both great guns. The design and looks of the guns are very similar, and they both run great in .40 caliber. I keep talking myself out of buying the 5906 for some unknown reason, but I've shot them at the range, and they run great too.
I carry full size guns, and consider the 5906 one of the "sissie pistols" (good caliber, low mag capacity) and a scaled down gun. I can carry my 4006 with 11+1, and my SR-9 with 17+1 and LOTS of ammo in clips. The smaller size gun requires carrying and changing more clips for the same firepower.
I like the guns, but not the capacity of them, but they are nice shooters. Any of the Smith "turn ins" are usually $700 - $1000 guns new, and you can send them back to S&W for refurbishing and have a practically new gun for about half price. I've only had trouble with one of them, and it was a nylon spring cover that disintegrated, but the dealer replaced the gun and kept the one that 'went bad" for parts.
I wish the 5906 just had a higher capacity magazine, and I'd be on the train carrying one myself. Nice guns, and reliable.
WT
Wristtwister, Are you sure you're not thinking about the 3906? The 5906 magazine carries 15 rounds, which is not anemic in the capacity department... you're talking about only a 2 round difference between it and the SR-9 that you mentioned.
How many civilian self defense encounters do you suppose result in someone emptying 16 rounds from their CCW and needing to reload? I mean seriously, 16? 4 rounds each for 4 people? LOL, i'm having trouble visualizing a situation where someone is attacked by 4 people and isn't shot or maimed before they can unload 16 rounds at all 4 attackers. I don't think 18 is going to make a difference where 16 didn't. But - whatever makes you feel comfortable is what you should carry. I think you're being excessive accusing a modern double stack hi-cap of having low capacity because of a 2 round difference from another gun, though. If you're good with 11+1 of .40S&W, I can't see how you'd take issue with 15+1 of 9mm...
How many civilian self defense encounters do you suppose result in someone emptying 16 rounds from their CCW and needing to reload? I mean seriously, 16? 4 rounds each for 4 people? LOL, i'm having trouble visualizing a situation where someone is attacked by 4 people and isn't shot or maimed before they can unload 16 rounds at all 4 attackers. I don't think 18 is going to make a difference where 16 didn't. But - whatever makes you feel comfortable is what you should carry. I think you're being excessive accusing a modern double stack hi-cap of having low capacity because of a 2 round difference from another gun, though. If you're good with 11+1 of .40S&W, I can't see how you'd take issue with 15+1 of 9mm...
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I had a 6906 police trade in for while back in the 1990's. 12rnds. It was a pretty good pistol, 100% reliable (with Federal 9BP) for me but... it felt like I was holding a brick. Just didn't fit my hand that well.
I sold it and bought my P226.
Will
I sold it and bought my P226.
Will
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Headless...
You're right... I was talking about the 3906... the "smaller gun". I really don't have a problem with anything that carries more than 10 rounds, but as a former LEO, a "situation" can turn into a firefight across a parking lot at any time... and the more ammo the better. You can carry ammo home if you don't use it.
While I shoot pretty well for an old guy with bad vision, I'd still depend on more firepower than some assumed accuracy to win the day. If you've ever been in a shootout, you'll understand what I mean. It's a different scenario to shoot at something when it's shooting back... and as the sign says at the gun store... "You can't have too much ammo".
WT
You're right... I was talking about the 3906... the "smaller gun". I really don't have a problem with anything that carries more than 10 rounds, but as a former LEO, a "situation" can turn into a firefight across a parking lot at any time... and the more ammo the better. You can carry ammo home if you don't use it.
While I shoot pretty well for an old guy with bad vision, I'd still depend on more firepower than some assumed accuracy to win the day. If you've ever been in a shootout, you'll understand what I mean. It's a different scenario to shoot at something when it's shooting back... and as the sign says at the gun store... "You can't have too much ammo".
WT
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Occasionally, manufacturers like to plate parts black, or used blued parts, to add contrast to the pistol. In this case, the tactical model was a special edition by the S&W Performance Center, I believe.keb said:Your photo, and the two new ones I'm looking at right now....
one has a black hammer, the other is SS, but factory boxes have exact
same labels. So why 2 different hammers?
I've never been fond of this practice, though, and when I buy stainless, I want all the parts to be either stainless or hard chromed. Lately, Smith & Wesson doesn't like hard chroming parts like hammers and triggers and, as a result, I think their revolvers look like hell (that and the stainless on many revolvers looks like it was finished with sandpaper).
All good things come to an end, and I'm sad to see great firearms like the 659, 645, some of the other Smiths, the Ruger Security-Six and many others come to an end. Newly designed guns have a whole new look that, I suppose, defines the new age, but I'm not very fond of those new looks.
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The Lone Haranguer
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The 4006 was the first handgun chambered for the .40, and is still in use (by now in the TSW model) by the California Highway Patrol.
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I have a 915 which I believe is a budget model of 5906. Reliable and accurate, feels good in my hand. case closed.
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just wondering if anyone knew where i could locate an arched back strap prefer in stainless for a 659?
See post #12 for where I got mine. Don't know if they came in stainless. Mine is blacken aluminum. The blackening color could easily be removed which leaves an almost stainless like appearance.
If O'Herron no longer carries it you might try S&W or Brownells.
If O'Herron no longer carries it you might try S&W or Brownells.
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FWIW:
Recently I've purchased a NIB 5906 & 6906 from CDNN..
The 5906 is replacing my Walther P99/AS as my "home defense" weapon.. Not because the P99/AS is not an excellent pistol, but I'm old, vision not so hot, and a big fan of Crimson Trace Lasergrips and while none are available for the Walther, as set IS available for the 5906. Actually I ordered a set yesterday.
The 6906 was bought because it's really just a double-stack 3913, and I love the 3913. I bought a new 3913 in 1995 and my Son lusted after it to the point I've put it away for him. The 6906 will do cc duty when I can wear an outer garment for concealment..
Last week I stumbled on the info that CDNN has a few NIB 3913LS's and I've wanted one of those for a long time, so now I have one of those too... It's extremely slim, and like all 3rd generation Smiths should be absoutely reliable.
Reliability is JOB 1 for any self defense firearm I own.
I sold a Walther PPS to finance the LS... That might not make sense to Walther fans, but I hated the "glocklike" trigger/striker on the PPS. My first PPS was buggy w/ejector problems, and was replaced by the good folks at Smith & Wesson Customer Service. After i got a the new one I still could not warm up to the trigger, but that's a personal problem, not a fault of the pistol. Folks who like Glocks will love the PPS. I don't care for Glocks myself. Again just personal opinion, no offense to the zillions of Glockees..
Funny that in the past 13 years I started out on my compact 9mm pistol kick with a 3913, went through the Sigs/Glocks/H&K's/Walthers/Bersa's/KelTec's/Stars/ect. and I'm right back where I started, and happy as a clam to be here.
I've tried 'em all, (ok most of them), and as an overall package I think it's very hard to beat the 3rd generation Smith & Wesson pistols.
Go figure.
Best Wishes,
Jesse
Recently I've purchased a NIB 5906 & 6906 from CDNN..
The 5906 is replacing my Walther P99/AS as my "home defense" weapon.. Not because the P99/AS is not an excellent pistol, but I'm old, vision not so hot, and a big fan of Crimson Trace Lasergrips and while none are available for the Walther, as set IS available for the 5906. Actually I ordered a set yesterday.
The 6906 was bought because it's really just a double-stack 3913, and I love the 3913. I bought a new 3913 in 1995 and my Son lusted after it to the point I've put it away for him. The 6906 will do cc duty when I can wear an outer garment for concealment..
Last week I stumbled on the info that CDNN has a few NIB 3913LS's and I've wanted one of those for a long time, so now I have one of those too... It's extremely slim, and like all 3rd generation Smiths should be absoutely reliable.
Reliability is JOB 1 for any self defense firearm I own.
I sold a Walther PPS to finance the LS... That might not make sense to Walther fans, but I hated the "glocklike" trigger/striker on the PPS. My first PPS was buggy w/ejector problems, and was replaced by the good folks at Smith & Wesson Customer Service. After i got a the new one I still could not warm up to the trigger, but that's a personal problem, not a fault of the pistol. Folks who like Glocks will love the PPS. I don't care for Glocks myself. Again just personal opinion, no offense to the zillions of Glockees..
Funny that in the past 13 years I started out on my compact 9mm pistol kick with a 3913, went through the Sigs/Glocks/H&K's/Walthers/Bersa's/KelTec's/Stars/ect. and I'm right back where I started, and happy as a clam to be here.
I've tried 'em all, (ok most of them), and as an overall package I think it's very hard to beat the 3rd generation Smith & Wesson pistols.
Go figure.
Best Wishes,
Jesse
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Does O herran have a website...? or how could i contact him exactly? and no smith and wesson nor brownells have them...
I tried o herran a long time back and they said they no longer carried those 659 backstraps. Which sucks, because that's the ONLY change i want to make to mine
I love my 3913LS too, PX15. It's a great pistol. My boss's wife wanted to get one...i'm gonna have to tell them to check out CDNN.
I love my 3913LS too, PX15. It's a great pistol. My boss's wife wanted to get one...i'm gonna have to tell them to check out CDNN.
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I've gotten to know my Smith autos like the proverbial back of my hand, and I've gotta say they're one of the most underrated 9mms ever made. All steel construction, flawless design, handsome...okay, a bit heavy...but I know it's not going to be spitting out parts of my frame. My dad's Sig Saur is a nice pistol, but it pinches my thumb like the dickens when I disengage the hammer drop. He later offered to trade me the Sig for the Smith and I agreed only to make him happy. Fortunately, he forgot all about it.
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I just bought a S&W 910, which is in the 59/5900 series family and most simular to the 5904/5906 in most respects. For $230 out the door and its accurate and reliable, you can't do much better. Magazines are easy enough to find of for it uses the same magazines as the rest of the 59 series.
http://www.oherron.com/
Doesn't sound like O'Herron carries them any more. Don't know where else to suggest.
I like mine and it's not for sale.
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