S&w 3913ls

[Dollar An Hour]

Anybody know the difference between the current 3913LS and the pre-rail 3913's that are no longer made, other than the obvious grey grips and 'Ladysmith' script?

I'm not sure if the 3913LS is currently made either, but it's on the S&W website.

I'm thinking about picking up a 3913, just trying to decide if the LS is worth a look versus a used non-rail 3913...

Thanks!

 

[lechiffre]

only difference is the shape of the dustcover. s&w used to make one with the slanted cover without the ladysmith logo too. i think it was a 3913nl

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

The frame dust cover (lower front portion) is more upswept on the LS, the slide has a different bevel to match the frame, and the safety is single-sided.

Standard 3913:

http://code4lesales.com/uploads/files/S&W 3913 - L.JPG

LS Ladysmith:

http://world.guns.ru/handguns/sw3913.jpg

There are a couple of other interesting variations: the NL (Non Ladysmith?), a LS without the inscription; and a 3914LS, an all black Ladysmith. I like my own LS very much, and I don't care what it says on it.

 

[Dollar An Hour]

Thanks Lone Haranguer, very helpful post.

So the LS is every bit a 3913, and should have all the reliability and balance these underrated single-stacks are known for?

Were the ones from the 1990's any better?

Is the LS still in production, or is the only new one the TSW?

 

[tomkatz]

Very reliable and accurate guns, my wife loves hers, it's the already mentioned 3914....

 

[DougDubya]

I really liked the Ladysmith for its looks and because its platform was dead reliable. Plus, it doesn't hurt that I think all guns should be named after girls.

 

[MICHAEL T]

I bought one used a year or so ago With the angle dust cover. It doesn't say LS any where. For a 9mm it is accurate,relieable and a nice carry pistol.
It is only 9mm I will carry ,of the few I have. If I find another used one at reasonable price I will pick it up . Wife is eyeing mine after finding it.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

Very reliable and accurate guns, my wife loves hers, it's the already mentioned 3914 ...

She must have the other one. I saw one at a gun show a while back and was surprised, not having heard of this model. With an asking price of $360 I should have bought it. :banghead:


http://www.neon-hummingbird.com/centre/gifs/bios/parker.jpg

It was good enough for Miss Parker!