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  • doddg

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    2nd range trip with the SW 6946 DAO.
    These groups are a bit tighter than the 1st range trip (see below).
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    1st range visit with 6946 to compare with above 2nd range visit.
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    STEEL CORE

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    Back in the day (BG) Before Glock, I started out in Las Vegas getting a S&W Mdl 59 Fresno California Police Department trade in, then along came a Mdl 39, 639, and oh what a turd, the 2x4 handled Mdl 459.
    All gone now, a Mdl 5903, and 5906 were once in my hands too, but only the Mdl 5906 survives, as it was passed down to my son.
    Glocks took over around 1992, and I recently bought a S&W M&P .40 full size from a member here, so I can add that to the wife's S&W Shield in the house.
    But oh what memories the 1980's had for me and my Smiths.
     

    doddg

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    Back in the day (BG) Before Glock, I started out in Las Vegas getting a S&W Mdl 59 Fresno California Police Department trade in, then along came a Mdl 39, 639, and oh what a turd, the 2x4 handled Mdl 459.
    All gone now, a Mdl 5903, and 5906 were once in my hands too, but only the Mdl 5906 survives, as it was passed down to my son.
    Glocks took over around 1992, and I recently bought a S&W M&P .40 full size from a member here, so I can add that to the wife's S&W Shield in the house.
    But oh what memories the 1980's had for me and my Smiths.


    Sounds like a fun journey! :thumbsup:
     

    Viking Fires

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    I was taking to a retired Minneapolis cop who spoke fondly of carrying a S&W 645 for many years. Just before his retirement he said they offered to issue him an M&P. The only condition was once he was qualified with the M&P he would no longer be able to carry his 645. He told them, no thanks. Funnily enough though, since retirement he has started carrying an M&P pretty exclusively.
     

    1775usmarine

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    I was taking to a retired Minneapolis cop who spoke fondly of carrying a S&W 645 for many years. Just before his retirement he said they offered to issue him an M&P. The only condition was once he was qualified with the M&P he would no longer be able to carry his 645. He told them, no thanks. Funnily enough though, since retirement he has started carrying an M&P pretty exclusively.

    I would assume they let him take his 645 into post civilian life. I
     

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    I ran across this chart today, but don't know if a pic of it will work & I need to leave a link instead that would allow enlargement.
    It's too fuzzy, I'll try another way.

    Click on the link below.
    Scroll down a little till you see this chart.
    Put your cursor on the chart (it will go even smaller) and click.
    Click again on the smaller chart & it will look bigger than this & be clear.

    The Complete 3rd Gen Model List

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    1775usmarine

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    Thats from the smith forum. That's pretty much all of them as Im not sure if the 4th edition S&W bible is 100% correct.
     

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    Thats from the smith forum. That's pretty much all of them as Im not sure if the 4th edition S&W bible is 100% correct.


    I thought it would probably be old news.
    I was looking for info while talking to a 90 yr. old member here that I keep it touch with & needed a quick reference & it came up.
    I was telling him how happy I was to have picked up the 6946 after letting 3 other 3rd gens slip away & needed the date of them.
    I also mention the SW 422 I picked up since that is about all he can shoot anymore & he mentioned it must be a "newer" one b/c of the 3 digits.
    I laughed & said even though I'm almost 70, there is a generational difference gap there in referring toa "newer" date of manufacture of a gun. :laugh:
     

    1775usmarine

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    I thought it would probably be old news.
    I was looking for info while talking to a 90 yr. old member here that I keep it touch with & needed a quick reference & it came up.
    I was telling him how happy I was to have picked up the 6946 after letting 3 other 3rd gens slip away & needed the date of them.
    I also mention the SW 422 I picked up since that is about all he can shoot anymore & he mentioned it must be a "newer" one b/c of the 3 digits.
    I laughed & said even though I'm almost 70, there is a generational difference gap there in referring toa "newer" date of manufacture of a gun. :laugh:

    That list is pretty much it. If you call S&W they'll give you the date. Usually month year but sometimes you win the lotto and get month day year and maybe more.
     

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    So before getting my furlough notice on the 15th I had ordered 10 5900 oem recoil springs and 10 compact 9mm springs. I also bought a double action only firing pin retainer assembly that was on clearance from midwayusa. Till I either get recalled back to work or start another career after getting my cdl my 3rd gen buying is on hold for 2021.
     

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    I did have my collection out for some sun today when my brother in law came over and showed him how much it expanded in the almost 2yrs since we last seen him
     

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    Ran across a Model 908 at the LGS. It's in pretty decent shape with only minor holster wear. Comes with 2 extra 8rd magazines for $457.00 OTD.

    Good deal?
     

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    I would go no higher than 400.
    Yeah I thought it was a bit high so I took a pass on it. It was in pretty good shape and it came with 2 extra factory magazines. I was tempted but I thought better of it. I'm pretty sure the LGS won't go that low.
     

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    Ran across a super nice 39-2 Nickel with S/N "A315nnn" blued controls, 1 mag, original grey box and paperwork at $699. I decided to put some $ to hold it. Didn't look like it had been fired much at all if any. I then looked on GunBroker for similar ones and think I got a pretty good deal.

    Don't currently own a 39 but it sure felt good in my hand. Any idea of it's year manufactured?

    Any links to additional mags that would work? The one with it had a blue follower.
     

    1775usmarine

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    Ran across a super nice 39-2 Nickel with S/N "A315nnn" blued controls, 1 mag, original grey box and paperwork at $699. I decided to put some $ to hold it. Didn't look like it had been fired much at all if any. I then looked on GunBroker for similar ones and think I got a pretty good deal.

    Don't currently own a 39 but it sure felt good in my hand. Any idea of it's year manufactured?

    Any links to additional mags that would work? The one with it had a blue follower.
    The S&W forum has more knowledge about date made, or you can call S&W and they may be able to hook you up.

    Any single stack S&W 39 series from the 1st to the 2nd gen 639, or 3rd gen 3906 will work. Unless you want period correct then gb is a better bet
     

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