357smallbore
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Just bought off the Guns International site. 1992 S&W 3913. Gun is near mint and comes with original box.
Always wanted one.
Always wanted one.
S&W 3913 Beauty.
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.455_Hunter
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Very nice!
Makes the current crop of compact polystrikers seem a bit underwhelming.
Makes the current crop of compact polystrikers seem a bit underwhelming.
Dan-O
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Beautiful!!
Old_Grouch
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Awesome!
SwampWolf
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Great choice for a reliable (biggest asset), durable, well-made pistol for edc duties.
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357smallbore
Congrats on a most excellent find!
I had several of them over the years. They were solidly built, long lasting, totally reliable, and would give you decent accuracy, enough so to get the job done. The only things I didn't like about the gun itself were the long and somewhat uneven DA trigger pull and the slide mounted safety. Other than that they ran like a well maintained sewing machine and are still highly sought after, despite the introduction of smaller and lighter weight models which can hold more rounds in their magazine.
Congrats on a most excellent find!
I had several of them over the years. They were solidly built, long lasting, totally reliable, and would give you decent accuracy, enough so to get the job done. The only things I didn't like about the gun itself were the long and somewhat uneven DA trigger pull and the slide mounted safety. Other than that they ran like a well maintained sewing machine and are still highly sought after, despite the introduction of smaller and lighter weight models which can hold more rounds in their magazine.
Rock185
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Wow, that thing is in beautiful condition. Like eastbank, I've had my 3913 for quite a few years. Trained and qualified with it while gainfully employed, still carry it. Just excellent little pistols.
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JN01
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The 3913 is a classic. I'm sure you will love it.
Riomouse911
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Great pick up! 
I have one of his .40 caliber brethren, a 4013. I bought it new in 1993 I believe. I carried that gun off duty for many years
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You’ll like the 3913 it’s a good design.
Stay safe.
I have one of his .40 caliber brethren, a 4013. I bought it new in 1993 I believe. I carried that gun off duty for many years
. You’ll like the 3913 it’s a good design.
Stay safe.
Enjoy!
In the early Nineties, I bought a 3913 as soon as I could get my hands on one, and later added a Model 3953, the DAO version. I preferred the 3953, so sold the 3913 to a colleague, and it ended up in his wife’s duty holster. Eventually, my 3953 ended up with a dear friend, when I decided to go all-in with 1911 pistols, for a while. I hope she still has it.
The 3913, and its derivative models, are really wonderful little pistols. I do shoot noticeably better with handguns that fill my hands just a bit more, especially in grip length, but there are times that a single-column-mag compact nine is just so very handy.
In 2019, I found a well-preserved railed Model 3913 TSW at a nearby gun store, and ended up buying it. I did not get around to test-firing, before the panic-demic started, but, now that my wife and I both have our second COVID vaccine shots, I hope to get back to the range, soon. It may have to be a lefty-only gun, as compact nines vex the arthritis in my right thumb, hand, and wrist, but, perhaps, being all metal will help, and I can hang weight, such as a WML, on the rail, to damp recoil during at least some training.
In the early Nineties, I bought a 3913 as soon as I could get my hands on one, and later added a Model 3953, the DAO version. I preferred the 3953, so sold the 3913 to a colleague, and it ended up in his wife’s duty holster. Eventually, my 3953 ended up with a dear friend, when I decided to go all-in with 1911 pistols, for a while. I hope she still has it.
The 3913, and its derivative models, are really wonderful little pistols. I do shoot noticeably better with handguns that fill my hands just a bit more, especially in grip length, but there are times that a single-column-mag compact nine is just so very handy.
In 2019, I found a well-preserved railed Model 3913 TSW at a nearby gun store, and ended up buying it. I did not get around to test-firing, before the panic-demic started, but, now that my wife and I both have our second COVID vaccine shots, I hope to get back to the range, soon. It may have to be a lefty-only gun, as compact nines vex the arthritis in my right thumb, hand, and wrist, but, perhaps, being all metal will help, and I can hang weight, such as a WML, on the rail, to damp recoil during at least some training.
armedwalleye
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Like Riomouse above, no 3913 in the stable...yet, but a 4013, mine a TSW that's a solid little gun! Very nice pickup!
ApacheCoTodd
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A *legacy buy*..... Good on you.
Todd.
Todd.
MachIVshooter
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Congrats!
A 3913 is on my short list to add to the 3rd gen collection. I missed out on a nice one locally for $450, was just a little too slow to message the guy. One day, but I have more pressing things right now, so unless another deal like that comes along, I'll just have to remain jealous of your acquisition for awhile!
A 3913 is on my short list to add to the 3rd gen collection. I missed out on a nice one locally for $450, was just a little too slow to message the guy. One day, but I have more pressing things right now, so unless another deal like that comes along, I'll just have to remain jealous of your acquisition for awhile!
SwampWolf
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I find it so hard to process the fact that 2nd, 3rd Generation Smith pistols are deemed to be yesteryear guns because it only seems like yesterday that I was issued my Model 6906. Getting old changes your fundamental concept of time.
Ignition Override
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357smallbore: Congrats for a superb gun, and the condition.
The 3913's "value line" nephew, a nice 908 (3rd. Gen, despite three digits), was listed on GB last December and my bid won. Somebody had polished the trigger bar quite well.
Your 3913 must also be pretty lightweight. Other than the prices of OEM mags, these guns seem to have no drawbacks - within my left-handed context.
As a "Lefty" I never expect rifle or handgun controls to be in an optimum location - and few are.
The 3913's "value line" nephew, a nice 908 (3rd. Gen, despite three digits), was listed on GB last December and my bid won. Somebody had polished the trigger bar quite well.
Your 3913 must also be pretty lightweight. Other than the prices of OEM mags, these guns seem to have no drawbacks - within my left-handed context.
As a "Lefty" I never expect rifle or handgun controls to be in an optimum location - and few are.
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Great looking pistol. You will not be disappointed with it! Mine runs best with 147g ammo. These days though with ammo, you take what you can get/afford.
For magazines, for range duty, ProMags will work. To improve the ProMag, swap in a SW follower for a 3913. Ends up costing about $25 total.
If you can find 3913 magazines they’ll be north of $40 for a used one.
For magazines, for range duty, ProMags will work. To improve the ProMag, swap in a SW follower for a 3913. Ends up costing about $25 total.
If you can find 3913 magazines they’ll be north of $40 for a used one.
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wnycollector
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I was looking for a 3913 a half dozen years ago when I ran across an excellent condition 908s (a value line 3913) with three mags at a local Cabelas. I traded a Mosin 91/30 plus $200 for it. Here is a pic of it in between my 5906 and 457.
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I have a 3913 TSW and have put thousands of rounds through it with very few hiccups. It’s a great pistol and I am sure you will like yours.
Miami_JBT
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I have its real .40 Cousin, the 4040PD.Great pick up!
I have one of his .40 caliber brethren, a 4013. I bought it new in 1993 I believe. I carried that gun off duty for many years
You’ll like the 3913 it’s a good design.
Stay safe.
Also have a 3913 too.
Riomouse911
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Neat! The Air Lites are pretty rarely encountered.
I bet the Houge grips make hanging on to it much easier, the factory one-piece grip is pretty slippery on my 4013.
Stay safe.
I bet the Houge grips make hanging on to it much easier, the factory one-piece grip is pretty slippery on my 4013.
Stay safe.
Homerboy
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Neat! The Air Lites are pretty rarely encountered.
I bet the Houge grips make hanging on to it much easier, the factory one-piece grip is pretty slippery on my 4013.
Stay safe.
The rubber Hogue grips are great on the single stacks, but they make the double stacks way too fat.
Riomouse911
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True dat! I held a SIG P 226 with the hogue grips installed and it felt like a 2x4 block wrapped in hockey tape. With the single stack S&W pistols I bet the hogue fills out nicely
. Stay safe.
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