My first 9x19 pistol was a Model 39-2. Mine was not all that accurate, but it was reliable. I ended up selling it. Years later, I wanted another and found an excellent condition, used Model 439. It is reasonably accurate and has been perfectly reliable. I find that the 39/39-2/x39 pistols are more comfortable in my hands than the double stack S&W metal receiver pistols. As for the ejecting brass, I've tried buckets, bags, and bins, nothing seems to be able to trap all of the brass. The policing of brass is one area in which single shot actions, revolvers and bolt actions are unmatched.

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