Jim JD wrote:
Where does that say they tested an M-39?
They did stop M-39 production for a couple of reasons...
Like I stated before, I'm going to play it safe and not do it if possible. Why take a chance in light of the info. I recieved?
By the way, do you own an M-39?
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The model 39 and the model 59 share a common locking system and a common barrel/slide system. The only things that are different are due to the model 59 having a double column magazine. Thus, it would be a reasonable assumption that the durability of the M39 and M59 would be roughly the same.
S&W stopped M39 production because the models 439, 539, and 639 took it's place. The model 439 is essentially the same gun, with some product improvements. The locking system was NOT changed on the newer guns.
I have owned both a model 39 and a model 639 over the years. I found them to be EXTREMELY reliable, almost Glock-like
I would think the philosophy of not shooting a steady diet of +P+ loads in ANY pistol would be prudent, if you want the maximium life out of the piece. However, a few boxes now and then are NOT going to destroy the piece unto themselves.
Besides, who could AFFORD to shoot those kinds of loads day in and day out?