I have a S&W 915 and a Camp 9 auto rifle, both use the same magazines. I have enjoyed shooting both and the combo is always a big hit at the range. I an concerned with the 915 because of the polymer frame and would like advise on which other pistol I should purchase that use the same magazine.
Which older S&W 9 is the best?
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The Lone Haranguer
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The 915 is not a polymer frame, it is aluminum alloy. Only the Sigmas and M&Ps are polymer. Regardless, I've never had any problems with my S&W alloy frames, nor have I heard anything about frame failures anywhere.
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Well ... I see in your list first, second and third generations as well as "Value Lines" in DA/SA, DAO and frame-mounted decocker, and in several combinations of metals and finishes. It is pretty hard to pick a "best" one. 
For my own use I would prefer the Third Generation models, in DA/SA or possibly DAO (the decocker models - third digit 2 - had early problems, never sold well and were quickly dropped) with the four-digit model numbers. (Early models are two-digit, second generations are three, except for the 910 and 915 which are Value Lines.) These have sight, trigger pull, reliability and appearance refinements that earlier models (and to some extent the Value Line) lack. I am quite fond of the delightfully light, slim and accurate 3913LS that I have.
For my own use I would prefer the Third Generation models, in DA/SA or possibly DAO (the decocker models - third digit 2 - had early problems, never sold well and were quickly dropped) with the four-digit model numbers. (Early models are two-digit, second generations are three, except for the 910 and 915 which are Value Lines.) These have sight, trigger pull, reliability and appearance refinements that earlier models (and to some extent the Value Line) lack. I am quite fond of the delightfully light, slim and accurate 3913LS that I have.
59 series but deals on the 5906 in particular and the abundance of mags and holsters make it hard to beat.
A solid tank like handgun, all stainless, all steel, with all the cop turn ins and others out there its a hard to beat service 9.
Frankly the performance center pistols are simply 5906's with some extra bells and whistles and higher cost. I probably would not pay the extra $$$ for one when a regular 5906 can be had for $400 (give or take)
A solid tank like handgun, all stainless, all steel, with all the cop turn ins and others out there its a hard to beat service 9.
Frankly the performance center pistols are simply 5906's with some extra bells and whistles and higher cost. I probably would not pay the extra $$$ for one when a regular 5906 can be had for $400 (give or take)
I have owned a 915 and a 5906 and I really think I liked the 915 better. The 915 was lighter so extended shooting sessions were much more pleasant. The sights were not the best - put some pre novak Trijicon sights on the 915 and just stick with it.
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You didn't list the 6906 but I rank it among the best ccw pistols available: very reliable, fairly accurate, high-capacity for its size (13 rounds total), relatively light-weight and compact. The only caveat in my mind is if a double-stack magazine pistol is comfortable in your hand. If not, the single-stack version (3913) is slimer and better-suited for smaller hands (though, of course, you give up some ammo capacity).
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