I'm looking to get another 9mm auto just to have. I've noticed that 3rd gen S&W guns are really inexpensive. Anyone have any experience with the 910 or 915?
S&w 910/915
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I'm looking to get another 9mm auto just to have. I've noticed that 3rd gen S&W guns are really inexpensive. Anyone have any experience with the 910 or 915?
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I have a 915 great pistol.
Neither one is actually a 3rd Gen. The 915 was a transitional model before the Value Line. 915 has a little less machining on the slide but is still all metal parts. Also has a lugged barrel.
Value Line 910 still a great pistol. No lugs on the barrel and some plastic parts.
Here's a thread over at S&W Forum with some comparison pics. Post #15
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-semi-auto-pistols/125908-910-vs-915-a.html
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Neither one is actually a 3rd Gen. The 915 was a transitional model before the Value Line. 915 has a little less machining on the slide but is still all metal parts. Also has a lugged barrel.
Value Line 910 still a great pistol. No lugs on the barrel and some plastic parts.
Here's a thread over at S&W Forum with some comparison pics. Post #15
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-semi-auto-pistols/125908-910-vs-915-a.html
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Good link thanks for posting it. It clearly shows the sifferences between the 910 and 915. Makes deciding between the two, if you have an option, easy IMO
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The guy wants $230, which is hardly more than a surplus 9x18 gun.
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You didn't specify which model, but it doesn't matter, that is a good price for either. If my LGS had either at that price, I'd snag it
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He has both 910s and 915s. They appear to be police trade-ins, so they are not in new conditions. Some small wear and scuffs.
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Most of the good ones are LEO trade ins so they show holster wear but little use.
Parts with the 915 are pretty much the same as 3rd Gen S&W, so there aren't many issues there. Some you may have to wait for but generally not a problem.
Some of the plastic parts for the Value Line (910) are getting hard to find (saw a problem getting a magazine catch nut the other day) but you don't often need to replace anything any way. Those guns just keep on working. I'd still buy one.
Once you make your decision, post some pictures if you can. Always like to see them.
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Parts with the 915 are pretty much the same as 3rd Gen S&W, so there aren't many issues there. Some you may have to wait for but generally not a problem.
Some of the plastic parts for the Value Line (910) are getting hard to find (saw a problem getting a magazine catch nut the other day) but you don't often need to replace anything any way. Those guns just keep on working. I'd still buy one.
Once you make your decision, post some pictures if you can. Always like to see them.
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Wanted to add, they both take the 59 series magazines. I usually buy the Mec-Gar which go for around $20 and are easy to find.
http://gregcotellc.com/cart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=97_129
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http://gregcotellc.com/cart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=97_129
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I'd jump on a 915 for that price. I have a 915 and really like it. The first pull of the trigger is DA and not bad, although long. The following pulls in SA are great with a very short reset. MecGar makes 15 and 17 round mags for them.
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Easy mistake to make since they only have the three numbers.
See if you can get ahold of of "The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson". You had the transition from 3rd Gen to Value line. The 915 was in the transition and the 910 was Value Line.
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Great deal indeed
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I would gladly get one or the other for 230. If he had both for that price I would probably give him 470 so he had an extra ten spot for lunch on me.
That said if I was planning in using it only at the range and running alot of ammunition through it and only getting one, I would probably go for a 5906TSW.
That said if I was planning in using it only at the range and running alot of ammunition through it and only getting one, I would probably go for a 5906TSW.
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Me too! For reference, I picked up the 17-round Mec-Gar mags for my 5906 and they work great.
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