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I didnt need another old school single stack - S&W 908
November 09, 2022, 04:27 PM
amcI didnt need another old school single stack - S&W 908
I stumbled on this 908 on a local classified. At $375 it seemed like a decent deal.
So far this year I've picked up a SA Garrison, S&W 4516, p938 and now this. I guess I have a thing for single stacks.
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November 09, 2022, 04:32 PM
divilNice score!
November 09, 2022, 04:39 PM
MannKraftedFeeling your pain. Somehow, three P220's found their way home with me as I sold off 1911's.......funny how now different 1911's are creeping back into the safe,
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November 09, 2022, 05:00 PM
Il CattivoIF only more mags were floating around. So far gawdawful expensive beat-to-snot mags on FleaBag have been the best I've found for a 909.
November 09, 2022, 05:05 PM
TheFrontRangeCongratulations! I had a 908 once upon a time and it was an excellent handgun.
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November 09, 2022, 05:35 PM
OaklaneI would have had a hard time passing that up also. Congratulations on a fine specimen!
November 09, 2022, 05:47 PM
amcquote:
Originally posted by Il Cattivo:
IF only more mags were floating around. So far gawdawful expensive beat-to-snot mags on FleaBag have been the best I've found for a 909.
Yeah this one 9nly came with one mag. I don't see myself carrying it on a regular basis but it would be nice to get a couple more magazines.
November 09, 2022, 06:30 PM
P250UA5Not sure how old that is, but looks LNIB, congrats!
The Enemy's gate is down. November 09, 2022, 06:32 PM
.38supersigCool!
November 09, 2022, 06:56 PM
YooperSigsBest thing about the 908 is the Novak sight, instead of the huge winged sight S&W was fond of putting on the Gen 3s.
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November 09, 2022, 06:59 PM
PCWyomingYours is slightly nicer than mine, but one of my favorites.
PC
November 09, 2022, 07:34 PM
Jimmo952quote:
Originally posted by YooperSigs:
Best thing about the 908 is the Novak sight, instead of the huge winged sight S&W was fond of putting on the Gen 3s.
I think the 908 was part of Smith's Value Series. With that series, Smith was trying to reduce costs to better compete with the wave of polymer guns that were making their presence felt.
On most of the Value Series guns, genuine Novack sights are one of the things that cut out.
A lot of those guns were shipped with proprietary plastic Novak-like sights.
November 09, 2022, 07:49 PM
amcquote:
Originally posted by Jimmo952:
quote:
Originally posted by YooperSigs:
Best thing about the 908 is the Novak sight, instead of the huge winged sight S&W was fond of putting on the Gen 3s.
I think the 908 was part of Smith's Value Series. With that series, Smith was trying to reduce costs to better compete with the wave of polymer guns that were making their presence felt.
On most of the Value Series guns, genuine Novack sights are one of the things that cut out.
A lot of those guns were shipped with proprietary plastic Novak-like sights.
That is correct. They are Novak like but are plastic.
If this was a regular carry gun, I'd replace the sites. They are a little small and difficult to get a quick site picture.
November 09, 2022, 07:54 PM
amcOne thing I like about the value series is the non-ambi safety. It makes it a little thinner and sleeker than other 3rd gens I've handled. If carried, I'd carry with the safety off and only use it as a decocker.
November 09, 2022, 09:58 PM
Il Cattivoquote:
Originally posted by amc:
Yeah this one 9nly came with one mag. I don't see myself carrying it on a regular basis but it would be nice to get a couple more magazines.
Well, it's nice to have a new excuse to troll gun shows.
November 10, 2022, 12:15 AM
rangemasterPoor Man's 3913.....
This was the first pistol I bought my wife when we started dating in 2002. Was her primary carry for years. Now its her backup jeep-gun, since being semi-retired by her Shield 9mm. Still a great gun.
November 10, 2022, 12:47 AM
WolfpackerNice pickup. Mine has been an excellent pistol.
November 13, 2022, 06:33 AM
m.p.driverFor years my everyday carry was a .4553, when i "Upgraded" it was to a P239, go figure.
November 13, 2022, 09:58 AM
patwNice catch. I love the S&W 3rd gen pistols. I just wish I could shoot them as accurately as my other guns.