Found my CCW Gun: S&W 3913

[Packman]

So, after all that research, I finally settle on the gun I'm going to get. It's a 3913, most likely a 3913NL. I found a guy not far away that sells quite a few of them. Police trade-ins at $325 each. At that price, I'm thinking I just might buy two. Particularly if I can talk him down to 600 for the pair. Comments on the price and/or my logic?

At any rate, I've done lots of research on them, but most of what I see on them is several years old.

Is it still possible to get all the various parts for them from S&W?

Should I replace the springs?

I would like night sights. Any recommendations on good ones?

I'm looking to carry IWB around the 11-2 o'clock position. Any holster recommendations on this?

Are the grips replaceable? I see Hogue used to make wood grips, and I like wood grips. Are they still available anywhere?

Does anyone make a decent laser for these that doesn't require a rail to mount? I'd love some Crimson Trace, but I don't know if their S&W grips will fit.

Thanks, everyone. Now it's just a matter of counting down the days to my birthday. :banghead:

 

[Big Bill]

It looks like a great choice for concealed carry. I like the fact that it's 9mm instead of 380. You should be able to find what you need. Midway USA is hard to beat for accessories. Enjoy your birthday!

 

[18DAI]

Great price on thefinest CCW single stack 9mm ever made, IMO.

If he has a bunch, please PM me his contact info. I could use a spare! TJ

 

[samurai]

I'm very happy with my 3913NL and that is a good price.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

I loved my 3913LS. They were produced new as late as 2007 (that I know of), so parts and service from S&W should be available for years to come. There will also be plenty of used parts available. Also, a number of parts interchange with other 3rd gen. models.

 

[clutch]

I'm happy for you. Finding the right PDW is worse than buying shoes.

Clutch

 

[DasFriek]

Great gun!
On the holster options id ask in the sub forum: http://www.thehighroad.org/forumdisplay.php?f=51
11-2 oclock is usually referred to as appendix carry and generally you want a IWB single clip leather holster thats as small as possible but still covers the trigger.
Many options out there so start a post in that section and you will get many suggestions.

 

[AJChenMPH]

Nice find. I just added a 3913 to my collection and intend to use it for concealed carry.

You can also find some parts here and here.

I'm a fan of High Noon holsters -- here's one you can order for appendix IWB carry: http://www.highnoonholsters.com/Product_Line/_Mr_Softy/_mr_softy.html

The 3913 I bought came with a bunch of extra springs -- let me know if you have problems finding recoil or hammer springs, I can probably part with one or two of the ones I have.

My 3913 came with Hogue rubber grips, but I plan on putting the OEM grip back on. Again, let me know if you're interested.

Enjoy...

 

[Packman]

Thanks everyone. I still have a little while to go until the magic birthday, but I'm so close I can taste it.

Thaddeus, I'll PM you the guys info when I get home and have his card in front of me.

AJ, thanks for the offers, I'll let you know once I get my hands on the new (to me) gun(s). In the meantime, thanks for the holster recommendation.

 

[scbackpacker]

I carry my 3913NL in a Lobo IWB holster and carry 2 extra mags in a Safariland mag holster. The load I carry are Gold Dot 124 gr.+P. I think S&W has night sights for the 3913. PM me this guys info. My daughter have been trying to wiggle my 3913 from me ever since I bought it. She has my revolver but she's like me. She wants another and another and another. The thing is I'm the one paying for them.

 

[Landric]

Sounds like an excellent price. My preference is for the 3953, which is the DAO version of the 3913. Its even thinner since it doesn't have the safety/decocker on the slide. If your preference is DA/SA, the 3913 is an excellent choice.

 

[AJChenMPH]

AJ, thanks for the offers, I'll let you know once I get my hands on the new (to me) gun(s). In the meantime, thanks for the holster recommendation.

No problem, just shoot me a PM if you want/need anything.

Alabama Holster Company makes Kydex holsters for the 6906, they might make one for the 3913 if you ask them.