Latest addition is a NIB S&W 39-2.
Had a 59 way, way back (70's) which is long gone.
Recently been wanting a 39, but they're not cheap for a decent one.
Finally found this one at a good price and jumped on it.

I don't have experience with the 39-2 but, in this day & age, I don't think I could walk away from one looking like that.

I'm 56, so what is now considered "old school" for many is just plain beautiful and nostalgic in my eyes.

Well done!
-Bill

I've had several of them, 39-2s, and never had one that didn't work right, every time.

I think it was Ayoob who said, some 20 or so years ago, in discussing the 39s, that S&W finally got it right with the 39-2.

IMO, you've got a great firearm and surely a keeper.

Bob

Very nice! I've always liked those.

Nice catch, I'm on the hunt for one myself.
Enjoy it!

I have always liked the looks of those model 39s with the wood S&W logo grips.

The only Smith & Wesson semi-autos that I own are 3rd generation.

Very nice! Congrats! Regards 18DAI

Congratulations! The S&W 39 is old school, single-stack goodness. Attached is my attempt at a retro photograph of a 39-2 I foolishly sold. I recently acquired another, though the replacement is missing the box and papers. Enjoy!

I had one of those... the sights and heavy trigger convinced me to trade it off. It was a very comfortable pistol to hold and the weight certainly dampened recoil.

Nice find. I have 2 and one is like yours, never fired with original box and manual. They are really hard to come by anymore,in NIB condition.

You got yourself a nice find in that one. I have owned a nickel 39-2 since the mid 1970's and just glad I never thought too hard on giving it up.
Good luck and happy shooting.

My first handgun, back in the mid-70's. The Illinois State Police had just gone to them, endorsement enough for me. Jam-o-matic. Traded up to a BHP. I now know I had to be limp-wristing. I had no idea then, everyone I knew had wheel guns, no one had a semi-auto. I was the picture of ignorance. The poor 39 never had a chance with me using it, sad.

Very nice.
I picked up a 39-2 last summer. Old school and it fits my hands. Obtained a nice leather holster and will put it through testing for carry purposes.

PC

I had one for several years before finally selling it off because it was primarily a safe queen.

I loved the feel of it in my hands though. Beautiful pistols. Congrats, OP!

Very nice. I've always liked the 39-2; I have two of them.
My daughter learned to shoot with mine when she was twelve (she's 38 now).

Sweetness.

I have always fancied the model 39. I remember reading an article back in the 70's, when I believe the Illinois State Police adopted the 39. It was pretty edgy at that time.

What a fine looking handgun.

Enjoy and shoot it.Carried a 3906 as a duty pistol for 6 months accurate and slim. I do miss that weapon. VI

That's a beauty !
I have a 5906 in excellent shape.

I just picked this one up. They are starting to gain collector status over here, but every now and then you can get lucky.


Good price, some times they go into the mid 400


Looks to be in excellent condition.


Complete with original packaging.

Pretty jazzed about it. I also have a model 52, but trying to find a steady supply of mid range .38 wad-cutters can be a pain. The 39 will be much easier to feed.

G57