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04-15-2012, 18:53
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New (to me) S&W 3913
Earlier this week, I stopped in at my favorite local fun shop. I was browsing the pistol cases and, my eyes wandered to a 3913. I always have wanted to shoot one but, I didn't know anyone that owned one. I had also been searching for something with an ambi safety and, a smaller grip for new shooter instruction. This one didn't appear to be shot much and, wasn't in too bad of shape. (Just a couple of dings) and the white dots on the rear sight were missing.
So, after thinking on it, I decided that I "needed" to bring it home. I'm very pleased with it.
I shot 150 rounds of WWB and, it was 100% reliable with strong consistent ejections. I can see why these pistols have their reputation. The only thing that I don't care for is the magazine disconnect but, no big deal.
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04-15-2012, 18:56
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They are good guns. I have a 908 which is a blued budget version of your gun. It is accurate and has been 100% reliable so far.
Congrats and enjoy your new purchase!
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04-15-2012, 19:03
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Definitely one of my all-time favorites. Good choice!
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04-15-2012, 19:07
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I have one on my list of "if I find one" guns Congratulations
BTW the mag disconnect isn't there by accident. I am one of the people who don't mind them, but my training was a little different than most.
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04-15-2012, 19:08
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That's awesome! I just bought a 6906 on saturday.
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04-15-2012, 19:08
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Those are a gem of the S&W autopistol lineup, congrats!!!
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04-15-2012, 19:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pennlineman
They are good guns. I have a 908 which is a blued budget version of your gun. It is accurate and has been 100% reliable so far.
Congrats and enjoy your new purchase!
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Originally Posted by Aahzz
Definitely one of my all-time favorites. Good choice!
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Originally Posted by countrygun
I have one on my list of "if I find one" guns Congratulations
BTW the mag disconnect isn't there by accident. I am one of the people who don't mind them, but my training was a little different than most.
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Thanks guys!
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04-15-2012, 19:22
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Originally Posted by ctfireman
That's awesome! I just bought a 6906 on saturday.
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Thanks! A 6906 is on my list. 
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Originally Posted by Berto
Those are a gem of the S&W autopistol lineup, congrats!!!
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Thanks Berto.
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04-15-2012, 19:50
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Originally Posted by Glock40man
Thanks! A 6906 is on my list. |
Then a 5906 should be on there as well - I have and love all 3 
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04-15-2012, 19:57
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Yeah, it is on my list if I run across a good lookin' used one. I don't own a 3rd Gen SW auto... yet! Congrats. --Rob
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04-15-2012, 20:11
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You spend enough time shooting a 3913 and you'll wonder why all similarly sized 9mm pistols can't be as tolerant of "shooter & ammunition" influences. 
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04-15-2012, 20:19
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Congrats on a great pistol.
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04-15-2012, 20:21
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Originally Posted by Aahzz
Then a 5906 should be on there as well - I have and love all 3 |
I looked at one.
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Originally Posted by Glockster17
Yeah, it is on my list if I run across a good lookin' used one. I don't own a 3rd Gen SW auto... yet! Congrats. --Rob
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I would try to find one, if I were you.
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You spend enough time shooting a 3913 and you'll wonder why all similarly sized 9mm pistols can't be as tolerant of "shooter & ammunition" influences. |
You kwow, I already started to notice.
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04-15-2012, 20:21
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Very nice. I think they will get more desirable and pricey as time goes on.
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04-15-2012, 20:21
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Originally Posted by bac1023
Congrats on a great pistol.
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Thanks Bac!
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04-15-2012, 20:25
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Originally Posted by Glock40man
Thanks! A 6906 is on my list. |
CONGRATS ON THE 3913! I hope to find one myself someday.
The 6906 is a FANTASTIC gun! I had one but traded it straight up for a S&W 686 "no dash".......from my dad 
The beauty of it is that I will get the 6906 back someday 
Enjoy your awesome find!!!!!!!
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04-15-2012, 20:26
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Very nice. I think they will get more desirable and pricey as time goes on.
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Thanks Bruce, I've noticed the prices are creaping up there.
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04-15-2012, 22:37
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Originally Posted by Glock40man
Thanks Bruce, I've noticed theprices are creeping up there.
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Congrats! I've been debating whether to get the 6906 or this. I haven't made my mind up yet. As the prices continue to soar, I think I'm going to commit to one real soon. Again, Cograts on a great looking piece! You need to get the flush-fit magazines for those. I think they're on Midway.
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04-15-2012, 22:46
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is not cool.
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Congrats on a great gun, I love the Smith 3rd Gens.
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04-15-2012, 22:57
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Originally Posted by MartinRiggs1987
Congrats! I've been debating whether to get the 6906 or this. I haven't made my mind up yet. As the prices continue to soar, I think I'm going to commit to one real soon. Again, Cograts on a great looking piece! You need to get the flush-fit magazines for those. I think they're on Midway.
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Thanks, I'm planning on picking up a few more magazines at some point.
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Congrats on a great gun, I love the Smith 3rd Gens.
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Thanks, I don't think my 3rd Gen Smith collection will end here.
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04-15-2012, 23:11
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Congrats! I love those older smiths. Solid guns from what I know, hopefully I can pick one up someday.
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04-16-2012, 00:36
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Congrats! I love those older smiths. Solid guns from what I know, hopefully I can pick one up someday.
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Thanks AJ!
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04-16-2012, 02:11
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Very nice, Congrats! 
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04-16-2012, 08:35
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My wife bought me my 3913 in the early 90's. It is the only gun she ever bought me and I still love it. The trigger on mine is not black like yours. It was my off duty gun back in my LEO days. I always tell folks to keep the feed ramps clean and it won't fail you.
Training with the 5906 we were made to clean them after every 100-150 rounds. Bit excessive IMO but they wanted us to have complete confidence in them after transitioning from revolvers to semi-auto's.
Enjoy it. Great CCW.
Rancher
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04-16-2012, 10:04
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3953, the DAO version...........and the mag disconnect is very easy to remove.
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