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Every time someone praises the classic S&W autos, it's the third generation of pistols they're referring to. But it was the second generation that ironed out the technical kinks, made the guns reliable and added the safety features the third generation sports.
And though I have both second and third generation guns, I actually prefer many of the second generation. For example, the 645 appeals to me far more than the 4506. And though many prefer the ergonomics of the third generation, I'm equally as comfortable with both, and I have a special preference for my 659 (though I slightly prefer the ergonomics of the 5906). But I actually like the look and feel of the 639 far more than the 3906.
For those of you with second gen pistols, get out of the closet and post some photos! Especially if you have the old 559 models. Those with third gen pistols are free to post photos too, especially if you have second gen pistols too.
And finally, how many of you have removed your magazine safeties? And how many would rather have a Beretta or a Sig than your S&W 9mm?
S&W 645 (top) and 659. Both are stainless steel autos
that appeared at a time when stainless steel guns were
a hot commodity.
S&W 659 w/20-round magazine.
And though I have both second and third generation guns, I actually prefer many of the second generation. For example, the 645 appeals to me far more than the 4506. And though many prefer the ergonomics of the third generation, I'm equally as comfortable with both, and I have a special preference for my 659 (though I slightly prefer the ergonomics of the 5906). But I actually like the look and feel of the 639 far more than the 3906.
For those of you with second gen pistols, get out of the closet and post some photos! Especially if you have the old 559 models. Those with third gen pistols are free to post photos too, especially if you have second gen pistols too.
And finally, how many of you have removed your magazine safeties? And how many would rather have a Beretta or a Sig than your S&W 9mm?
S&W 645 (top) and 659. Both are stainless steel autos
that appeared at a time when stainless steel guns were
a hot commodity.
S&W 659 w/20-round magazine.