S&W 3913

[Volunteer]

Just out of curiosity; I was wondering whether any of you had ever carried a S&W Model 3913. It is (was, i don't think they have made them for a while) an anodized aluminum frame with a brushed stainelss slide with pearly gray grips, single stack DA 9mm. It had a very slim profile and all hang points including trigger guard, hammer, safety and sights were made so as to not cause a bulge or snag on retrieval from a holster or (purse). It was called a LadySmith in some iterations. I bought one for the better half and later decided I would prefer to carry this and give her one of my .38 snubbie revolvers. I haven't heard a thing about these fine pistols in a long time and with the institutional memory of this group thought I might posit this thread to see if I was the only one here with the minerals to have ever carried a LadySmith. (Don't get yer knickers in a twist; just a bit of self deprication there borrowed from one of my favorite movies "Snatch".) The Gun Zone -- Smith & Wesson 3913NL provides a trip down memory lane for me. I still have mine and it shoots, feels, handles and looks great. Never a FTF or FTE in around 20 years of moderate use.

 

[Revelations]

I carry a 3913 from time to time and really like the slim profile of the gun. It fits my hand perfectly and the recoil is very minimal.

They are great little guns.

 

[rhino]

I've carried a 3914 (the blued version) and it's one of the best carry guns ever made. It's probably the best self-loader S&W ever made, and given my affinity for those, I'm making a big statement there.

 

[redneckmedic]

Just out of curiosity; I was wondering whether any of you had ever carried a S&W Model 3913.

NO

 

[Joe Williams]

Briefly, before I traded it for my wife's RIA 1911A1. It was an awesome carry gun! Really nice to carry, and a good shooter.

 

[sparkyfender]

I carry one quite often. They are great defensive pistols. I could care less that it says "Lady Smith."

 

[Volunteer]

With the exception of the medical personnel posting to the thread, I'm happy to know that others have appreciated the qualities of the 3913. One of my all time favorites.

 

[sparkyfender]

I've carried a 3914 (the blued version) and it's one of the best carry guns ever made. It's probably the best self-loader S&W ever made, and given my affinity for those, I'm making a big statement there.

I would like to acquire one of the blued models. They seem to be a cool pistol, but rather elusive............


Never seen one in person. I did view one on Gunbroker a while back, but it was beat to crap.


And this coming from a guy who thinks a little honest wear is attractive.

Have fun with yours!

 

[Joe Williams]

As a point of interest, S&W is still manufacturing the same basic gun, now called the 908 in blued, and 908S in stainless. We actually saw a 908 at Sportsman's Warehouse a while back.