rellascout
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Well I have been looking for a 3913/3914 for a while now. I prefer the feel of the frame profile of the Lady Smith models. I also like the single sided safety/decocker. I do not plan on using it as a safety so no need for an ambi-decocker IMHO. The only thing I do not like about the LS model is the color. I prefer a black/blue finish. You hardly ever see the 3914, black/blue, frame LS.
Well fellow member Hansli had one for sale so I inquired. It shows a fair amount of honest carry wear but not much more than finish deep. We worked out a fair price and I picked it up today.
I took it home cleaned it up and so far I am impressed. I cannot get to the range today but hopefully tomorrow I will be able to get over there. This is the first gen 3 S&W for me. I have shot them in the past but never owned one. So far I am liking this gun. The DA trigger is heavy but 9lbs 6 oz, avg of 5 pulls, and the SA is right around 4lb 9ozs, avg of 5 pulls.
Gun feels great in the hand. Well balanced and I love the slim grip. Alum frame make is lightweight. Not as light as the tactical plastic gun like the Kahr but light compared to an all steel gun like a BHP or 1911. I like the novak sights and front grip checkering.
Internally the gun is excellent. It appears to have been carried a lot but not really shot much. I am very happy with the purchase at this point. Will post more after a range session.
Here are some pics:
Well fellow member Hansli had one for sale so I inquired. It shows a fair amount of honest carry wear but not much more than finish deep. We worked out a fair price and I picked it up today.
I took it home cleaned it up and so far I am impressed. I cannot get to the range today but hopefully tomorrow I will be able to get over there. This is the first gen 3 S&W for me. I have shot them in the past but never owned one. So far I am liking this gun. The DA trigger is heavy but 9lbs 6 oz, avg of 5 pulls, and the SA is right around 4lb 9ozs, avg of 5 pulls.
Gun feels great in the hand. Well balanced and I love the slim grip. Alum frame make is lightweight. Not as light as the tactical plastic gun like the Kahr but light compared to an all steel gun like a BHP or 1911. I like the novak sights and front grip checkering.
Internally the gun is excellent. It appears to have been carried a lot but not really shot much. I am very happy with the purchase at this point. Will post more after a range session.
Here are some pics:
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