The S&W Model 39-2

[P5 Guy]

I didn't mean to start an argument.
I'm not intending to carry or use this pistol for HD/SD. I will be careful handling it, for sure. Just as I'm attentive of where my finger is on my carry gun, Glock 26.
If there is any other information out there, I' all ears.

 

[Chindo18Z]

P5 Guy: No worries. You didn't. Folks just like to express their opinions (and relate their experiences) when discussing interesting weaponry. You wind up learning a lot more from such discussion than from just seeing a bunch of posts that say "+1" or "nice gun".

BTW: The S&W Forum I linked to has tons of threads about Model 39s. The search function over there can be a little hinky for some reason. Try typing in "Model 39-2" (with quotation marks) under advanced search in the semi-auto sub-forum. Be prepared to repeat the search parameters a few times until it takes.

Lots of info over there concerning your pistol...

Have you had a chance to shoot it yet?

 

[P5 Guy]

Not shot the 39 yet, my trigger finger is itchy. And it will be awhile. Going into the hospital for some more work. New hips are on order.

 

[Chindo18Z]

Aaahhh...gotcha.

Well, good luck with all that and here's hoping for a speedy recovery (and improved quality of life)!

 

[Red Cent]

Works for me.

 

[P5 Guy]

Well, good luck with all that and here's hoping for a speedy recovery (and improved quality of life)!/QUOTE]

Thanks, I am missing the range. This should make things more comfortable.

 

[Ranger30-06]

Works for me.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh my jealousy meter just skyrocketed...

 

[Safetychain]

I have a police trade in 639, the stainless version of the 39. I bought a second S&W mag from Brownells when I bought the gun nearly 15 or so years ago. It is my favorite range gun and it goes with me around the country in the car, truck or RV. Gets cleaned about once a year and has never had a problem. My mags are stainless also.

 

[wristtwister]

The Model 39's and 59's have the best triggers in them of any guns I've seen, and my 39 runs like a sewing machine. I call my 39 my "dress up gun" because I have black pearlite grips on it, and it's pretty slick looking... but unfortunately, it's a single stack mag, so it gets kicked out for higher capacity guns as "regular carry guns". I do love to shoot mine, however, and it's a great gun to have and to shoot.

If I had to only have one gun, I wouldn't feel undergunned with a model 39, but I would hate loading those single stack magazines. I'd have to have a drum full of them.

I have about 40 pistols and revolvers, and the 39-2 is one of my favorites in the 9MM category. No problems, only good shooting and dependability.

FWIW

WT.