S&W 3rd Gen Semi Autos

[1775usmarine]

Got my slide today. Had to play musical safeties between my 5906 ssv clone and 5906 build.

 

[kscessnadriver]

Got my slide today. Had to play musical safeties between my 5906 ssv clone and 5906 build.

That's an interesting looking project, fo rsure.

 

[1775usmarine]

Just a 5906 with extended mag release, slim slide release, wide trigger, and b square scope mount. DA averages 6lbs 10oz, SA averages from the reset 2lbs 10oz.

 

[1775usmarine]

I did also polish and smooth out the interals and slide rails.

 

[kscessnadriver]

In any case, it's nice looking. Maybe some day I'll put something like that together, after I've narrowed my collection into something that could be considered a "collection" rather than, pile of guns.

 

[1775usmarine]

Yeah I've come full circle on my firearm buying to where Im back on focusing on my 3rd gen smiths or reloading/casting supplies.

 

[Radtgaeb]

A few years ago, I had a SW 4506. I really, really wish I hadn't have sold it :-\

 

[1775usmarine]

A few years ago, I had a SW 4506. I really, really wish I hadn't have sold it :-\

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To replace it today will cost you over 600.

 

[Radtgaeb]

To replace it today will cost you over 600.

Twist the knife, why don't you!

 

[Radtgaeb]

I also had a Model 457 for a while that I wasn't as crazy about.

 

[1775usmarine]

I also had a Model 457 for a while that I wasn't as crazy about.

I wasn't a fan of the value series either but now own 4 of them. Its all in the name of expanding my collection lol

 

[kscessnadriver]

I wasn't a fan of the value series either but now own 4 of them. Its all in the name of expanding my collection lol

You've got one of the 2 tone 457's, right?

 

[1775usmarine]

You've got one of the 2 tone 457's, right?

Nah just the straight stainless 457s

 

[kscessnadriver]

Nah just the straight stainless 457s

Ah ok. I'd have to dig mine out, but I think it's a two tone. Been a while since it's been out.

 

[1775usmarine]

Ah ok. I'd have to dig mine out, but I think it's a two tone. Been a while since it's been out.

There was the zander 2 tone 457

 

[Radtgaeb]

There was the zander 2 tone 457

Mine was just the black carbon steel slide and black anodized frame.

 

[1775usmarine]

Mine was just the black carbon steel slide and black anodized frame.

I got one of those as well. The serial is 2017 which was also the year I bought it lol.

 

[doddg]

I have missed my SW 3rd Gen guns.
I had two 5906 & one 4006 (40 acp w/adjustable sights!).
I picked this 6964 up from a member last evening in memory of them.
Since it is a tad smaller, but big enough for 12+1 I wanted to give it another whirl.

Going to the range today to try it out.
Seller told me it shot a little to the right & high for him.
I can live with shooting a 6 o'clock position to deal with the height, & the windage can be drifted.
Can't wait to see where it's at.

I have been spending $$ on ancillary items to enjoy the guns I have more, so maybe if I fall in love with it I'll spend for adjustable sights.
I haven't even checked to see if my holsters for the 5906 would work with it?
I have leather IWB & OWB that were really tight that I still have (ordered from Turkey).

 

[1775usmarine]

I have missed my SW 3rd Gen guns.
I had two 5906 & one 4006 (40 acp w/adjustable sights!).
I picked this 6964 up from a member last evening in memory of them.
Since it is a tad smaller, but big enough for 12+1 I wanted to give it another whirl.

Going to the range today to try it out.
Seller told me it shot a little to the right & high for him.
I can live with shooting a 6 o'clock position to deal with the height, & the windage can be drifted.
Can't wait to see where it's at.

I have been spending $$ on ancillary items to enjoy the guns I have more, so maybe if I fall in love with it I'll spend for adjustable sights.
I haven't even checked to see if my holsters for the 5906 would work with it?
I have leather IWB & OWB that were really tight that I still have (ordered from Turkey).

It'll be a bit short but should fit. Im currently in talks to make a trade deal on the other 2

 

[doddg]

It'll be a bit short but should fit. Im currently in talks to make a trade deal on the other 2

Hey 1775usmarine!
I thought of you when I was trying to find this thread!

Follow up: I just tried both & they fit perfectly for me: nice & tight & the thumb strap connects (snaps) good.
I am pleased!
I got an OWB holster with it so I'm set.

Getting ready to stop at a friend house in Shelbyville & pick up a 22 pistol & rifle to shoot (the pistol I picked up for him last night from the same person), just for fun.
So, I got my new 6964 & friend's 2 guns to shoot & a couple more of mine, so it looks like a 3-4 range visit, which is good b/c my wife is in work mode & I have to hide.

I figured you'd know where the gun came from since you keep your eye on anything SW 3rd gen.
Full report with my boring range pics will ensue.