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The bug bit me for a compact DA/SA in 9mm the other week. As things happen, I spotted a S&W sitting in a display case but pressed for time I had to bail out that day. I went back this morning; a model 6906, which was not a police trade-in, and with very light use. One magazine. Dry as a bone for lubrication. Just cleaned it up good and ordered three magazines. Range time will happen when the new magazines arrive. No pics yet ![]() ETA: I've decided that this Smith will be my 249th birthday of America present to myself.This message has been edited. Last edited by: rat2306, | ||
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My first 9x19, a 6904. April, 1989 ![]() | |||
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This is only my second one of that series on hand. I have a 915 from my much younger days when the 5906 was what I wanted, but my wallet said 915. It's a bit subjective, but other than being perhaps three ounces heavier than a G19 the 6906 just seems so...right. Had a 908 and 457 way back, but they wouldn't run well. I was in the Wayback Machine one day and surmised the problem was me; I was using Rem Oil, not CLP or a wet lube for them. | |||
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Yep. The 659 and 6906 were the G19 of their day, before the G19 caught on. Great guns. I carried the single stack little brother (3913) for quite a few years as my off duty gun early on in my LE career. | |||
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Para, The “blue” in those grips is just a trick of the light correct? Blue would, apparently, look great on that gun. ![]() Take Care, Shoot Safe, Chris | |||
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It's the light | |||
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A 3913 would have been a very good one to have found, also. Was just looking at a site, the 6906 is 1.5 ounces heavier and double stack (with a bit longer beavertail) than the 3913. S&W made so many gems of a firearm with that series, for sure. Perhaps a few dogs, but mostly gems. If reports/reviews/comments on YT of the 915 are correct it was a huge seller for police markets here and abroad. | |||
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i have "several" 2nd and 3rd gen S&Ws autos with some multiples of each. To me they are the height of hand guns in the 80s to 90s. Just last week at a local auction picked up a 3913 with two mags for $380.00, but others I have purchased were much higher in price. PC | |||
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My 6906 was my first, and is still my favorite handgun. I even prefer it over my p228s, which I consider the best 9mms out there. _____________________________ "A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government." George Washington. | |||
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A 669 was my EDC until I got my Sig 365. | |||
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I have went back to carrying my CS9, I have newer stuff and while the CS9 is larger than my 43 and 365, it just feels better in my hand than either. I foolishly let a couple 3913s go years ago and wish I still had at least one of them. | |||
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469 & 3904 ______________________________ Men who carry guns for a living do not seek reward outside of the guild. The most cherished gift is a nod from his peers. | |||
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I don’t have one, but I really like those 3rd Gen Smiths. They feel great in my hand, probably even a bit better than my 220, which is about perfect. I’d love to have a 1066 or a 4566. Heck, maybe I’ll see if my buddy will sell me his 4006. | |||
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I'm sure it would detract from the nostalgia, but I would love to see smith make a series of new production 3rd gens. I got rid of my 6906, still have a 4006 though. | |||
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I had a 6906. It was a darn nice pistol. | |||
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I carried a 3913 for years. Still do, on occasion. The most effective safety is between your ears | |||
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They were the high lite of there day , I have a few , mint 5946 , FBI 459 matt finish , and a mint 645 , all are very nice , they keep going up in price for the nice ones . | |||
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Two of my favorite guns I wish I never sold were a 5906TSW and a 4566TSW. Both had some of the smoothest stock DA/SA triggers I've ever shot, almost as good as an LTT Beretta or Cajun CZ. They also had very short reset triggers before Sig started putting them on pistols. I did end up with a nice 4026 that belonged to a retired officer at my department. It's in great shape and is still a shooter, but after I shoot my last 4 boxes of .40, it's becoming a pure safe queen. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |||
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DanH., I bet that your 4026 DAO is a lot smoother to shoot than my SIG P290 (last range day I gave up on it after 20 rounds). Looking forward to range time next week with the 6906. New mags should arrive this weekend. | |||
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I am a big fan of the 2nd and 3rd generation smiths. An i don't know why except they seem cool. https://youtu.be/FFf7KZVM968 Ignem Feram | |||
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