Somewhere (probably here) I seem to recall reading that almost 300,000 39-2s were made over about 20 years.

I never bought one because I read in one (or more) of the Gun Rags of the day (late 70s) that the extractor could/would break at the most inopportune time.

My Asst Chief of Security carried one off duty and qualified with it 2X per year............ 95% or better.

It was only after joining here that I learned the truth...... but by then the 3rd Gen guns were out and in my holster......... that said I don't seem to be able to get by without at least one 39 in the safe.

The only S&W auto I don't like..... but owned one for 6 or 7 years is the 469 which to me has the grip of a 2X4.