Mastrogiacomo
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Curious to hear from some S&W owners. Which auto is your favorite and how does the trigger pull compare to other pistols: Beretta, Glock, Sig, etc?
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Jason Demond
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I like the Sigma.
Trigger pull is a little heavy at around seven pounds. It has smoothed out over time, and is now quite nice.
Maybe I am just used to it.
Nomex on.
Trigger pull is a little heavy at around seven pounds. It has smoothed out over time, and is now quite nice.
Maybe I am just used to it.
Nomex on.
P95Carry
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Got a SW99 in 9mm from a member here .. am quite growing to like it. Only downside is ergonomics .... getting used to the mag release and decocker. It's a great shooter.
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Mastrogiacomo
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I'm actually partial to the 3913ST. Anyone have this gun that can speak to the trigger pull? I'm interested in how it compares to other guns.
I carried the attached 645 when I was running 2 drug task forces. It has a set of Wolff springs. DA trigger is as slick as snot on a door knob. SA has absolutly no creep and breaks clean. It will feed anything, including empty brass. Great shooter.
Ala Dan
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OK babe, we are going way back for this one!
How about a very early Smith & Wesson model 39 9m/m with
the dust cover. Ever seen one? I didn't think so, but don't
worry as I haven't either.
Now that I got you attention, I will answer your question. The
best Smith & Wesson semi auto that I've ever owned
was a model 39-2 9m/m; and I have owned a bunch of them.
The most handsome of course, was a factory nickel version
with light walnut grip panels. It was just too darn pretty to
shoot! This weapons serial number was A222567, and its
whereabouts are unknown; but I would certainly welcome
it home!
* FootNote: the S&W 39-2 was the first 9m/m auto to see
service by a major police department; the Illinois State Police.
Respectfully,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
How about a very early Smith & Wesson model 39 9m/m with
the dust cover. Ever seen one? I didn't think so, but don't
worry as I haven't either.
Now that I got you attention, I will answer your question. The
best Smith & Wesson semi auto that I've ever owned
was a model 39-2 9m/m; and I have owned a bunch of them.
The most handsome of course, was a factory nickel version
with light walnut grip panels. It was just too darn pretty to
shoot! This weapons serial number was A222567, and its
whereabouts are unknown; but I would certainly welcome
it home!
* FootNote: the S&W 39-2 was the first 9m/m auto to see
service by a major police department; the Illinois State Police.
Respectfully,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
jeff-10
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1076, trigger is ok and reliablity is great.
JMag
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I'm partial to my only S&W semiauto...the vaunted and tank-like 1006 10mm.
JAREDSHS
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I would have to agree with Jason Demond and say SIGMA...I personally
own a 5906,CS45D,410, and now recently the Sigma40VE. Frankly I really,
enjoy all of them, but the one that really marvels me is the Sigma. It is
just so simple to carry and use, and it is so durable, I pack mine everywhere I go and you can't hurt it!! I shoot mine as good as any
hangun I have ever qualified with. The trigger on mine is GREAT! I paid half
as much for it as I did my 5906 or the CS45D and it is fast becoming my
Favorite!!
regards:
Dave Ginn
own a 5906,CS45D,410, and now recently the Sigma40VE. Frankly I really,
enjoy all of them, but the one that really marvels me is the Sigma. It is
just so simple to carry and use, and it is so durable, I pack mine everywhere I go and you can't hurt it!! I shoot mine as good as any
hangun I have ever qualified with. The trigger on mine is GREAT! I paid half
as much for it as I did my 5906 or the CS45D and it is fast becoming my
Favorite!!
regards:
Dave Ginn
Rocket Man
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I love my 4003 TSW. Trigger pull is crisp and clean. The gun is 100% reliable with no malfunctions of any kind.
Big Mike
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S&W 6946. Super accurate, smooth short trigger and fits my hand like a glove. Perfect for carrying concealed.
cratz2
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Yeah... barring the SW1911... I like the SW99... and the small single stacks... CS9 etc...
I'm not impressed with the accuracy of my father in laws 659... I can do at least twice as good with my Taurus PT99.
The 6946 a single or double stack? Looks like a nice size for carry...
I'm not impressed with the accuracy of my father in laws 659... I can do at least twice as good with my Taurus PT99.
The 6946 a single or double stack? Looks like a nice size for carry...
Ala Dan wrote:
"FootNote: the S&W 39-2 was the first 9m/m auto to see
service by a major police department; the Illinois State Police."
I still have my original 39-2 that was issued to me. When we were going thru our Academy most of my class was getting NIB 39s. Since my name is near the end of the alphabet I was near the end of the issue line. About 3 or 4 ahead of me the range guys ran out of NIB 39s and started issuing retiree turn in 39s. I knew of the range officer from my trap shooting days. I was no where in the same league as him and figured he'd never know who I was. When he got to me he called my name and told the other range officer my 39 was on the second shelf. He pulled out a holster worn 39 and issued it to me. He said when the new 39s came in if I wanted to trade in for a new one that I could. However, he'd found a special one, looked it over a bit, and I should give the used one a try before making a decision to swap for a new one. First day at the range I realized what he meant by "looked it over a bit". The trigger was silky smooth and that 39 would shoot. I carried it for a few yrs until we transitioned to the 439. I bought that 39 back and still have it. It saved my bacon a couple of times. Sometimes I'll still drag it out to carry off duty just for old times. I won't part with it.
"FootNote: the S&W 39-2 was the first 9m/m auto to see
service by a major police department; the Illinois State Police."
I still have my original 39-2 that was issued to me. When we were going thru our Academy most of my class was getting NIB 39s. Since my name is near the end of the alphabet I was near the end of the issue line. About 3 or 4 ahead of me the range guys ran out of NIB 39s and started issuing retiree turn in 39s. I knew of the range officer from my trap shooting days. I was no where in the same league as him and figured he'd never know who I was. When he got to me he called my name and told the other range officer my 39 was on the second shelf. He pulled out a holster worn 39 and issued it to me. He said when the new 39s came in if I wanted to trade in for a new one that I could. However, he'd found a special one, looked it over a bit, and I should give the used one a try before making a decision to swap for a new one. First day at the range I realized what he meant by "looked it over a bit". The trigger was silky smooth and that 39 would shoot. I carried it for a few yrs until we transitioned to the 439. I bought that 39 back and still have it. It saved my bacon a couple of times. Sometimes I'll still drag it out to carry off duty just for old times. I won't part with it.
P95Carry
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Might anyone have a pic of the Smith 39 they can post .. I cannot visualize this piece at all.
Admittedly,...
... with Glocks and SIG-Sauer pistols on the market most Smith & Wesson centerfire autos (standard production) just never appealed so much to me. Please don't misunderstand me, Smith autos certainly aren't bad sidearms. In fact, I think S&W autos are rather underrated pistols unfortunately. I don't exaggerate when I say I've handled virtually every single model made since 1990 and a couple of older models (M59, 459, 39, 745, 645) as well. The one I shot was a M4506 and it was an accurate, dependable gun. The one I also like is the similar M1006 in 10 mm Auto. Unfortunately, both are currently out of production.
The pistols I like most made by S&W today are the M41 rimfire models and some specialized Performance Center models in 9 mm Luger for target shooting, although it's not entirely fair to compare them to the standard production centerfire pistols.
The feature I hate on many of latest production Smith DA and DAO autos is the stupid (IMO) "standard equipment rail" that's permanently attached to the frame, even on the compact M3913TSW.
They should have made this rail easily detachable.
... with Glocks and SIG-Sauer pistols on the market most Smith & Wesson centerfire autos (standard production) just never appealed so much to me. Please don't misunderstand me, Smith autos certainly aren't bad sidearms. In fact, I think S&W autos are rather underrated pistols unfortunately. I don't exaggerate when I say I've handled virtually every single model made since 1990 and a couple of older models (M59, 459, 39, 745, 645) as well. The one I shot was a M4506 and it was an accurate, dependable gun. The one I also like is the similar M1006 in 10 mm Auto. Unfortunately, both are currently out of production.
The pistols I like most made by S&W today are the M41 rimfire models and some specialized Performance Center models in 9 mm Luger for target shooting, although it's not entirely fair to compare them to the standard production centerfire pistols.
The feature I hate on many of latest production Smith DA and DAO autos is the stupid (IMO) "standard equipment rail" that's permanently attached to the frame, even on the compact M3913TSW.
They should have made this rail easily detachable.P95Carry
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Ah, thx isp ... looks like a true and venerable war horse.
JNewell
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Best for who?
Best for what? Concealed carry? Duty? Hunting? Plinking? Target? Collecting?
Having said that...my vote is the 1086.
Best for what? Concealed carry? Duty? Hunting? Plinking? Target? Collecting?
Having said that...my vote is the 1086.
As far as the 1st through 3rd gen S&W semiautos, I like the Model 39, although "Ala Dan" characterizes this one in an earlier post to this thread better than I could. I met a guy once who was shooting his grandpa's late-70's vintage Model 39, and I had a turn with it, and I tried to buy it off him on the spot. Smart guy, wouldn't consider it, and I probably couldn't take his grandpa's gun ever if he would sell it.
For current S&Ws, my SW1911 adj. is my favorite.
For current S&Ws, my SW1911 adj. is my favorite.
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