I am looking for a 3913 and of course at a good price with little luck as of yet. I have found a 908 real reasonable but not sure if I would be as happy with in place of the 3913. I have read on this forum I think that the 908 is just a cheap down copy of the 3913. Is this about right or am I wrong? The 908 I am looking at has a matte finish can anyone tell me if that would be carbon or stainless steel with a finish? Would it be better to keep looking for the 3913 or really consider the 908?

Keep looking for a 3913. I think they have a few more "perks" than the 908's

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Keep looking for a 3913.

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I have two 3913s (1992 and 1996) and they are both great pistols. You will be rewarded for your patience. Good luck.

I have a 908 S and love it. Great little gun!

There's a decent one on Gunbroker now.
Auction # 103765400

As I suspected I need to wait and find a 3913.Thanks M, I will check the Auction now.

While the 908 is a superb pistol, in every respect, I too waited and found a 3913. Great pistols. Regards 18DAI.

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Originally posted by Denver Dick:

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Keep looking for a 3913.

+1

I have two 3913s (1992 and 1996) and they are both great pistols. You will be rewarded for your patience. Good luck.

+2 I recently found one on GB after reading all the positive threads here. As mentioned, be patient & eventually you'll find one. I'm now looking for a 6906.

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...Would it be better to keep looking for the 3913 or really consider the 908?

Why not get both?

there are some minor differences (mag release). sloping front (like the 3913LS) and I do not think they have the ambi safety.

If you can grab a 908 for under 275 and its in good shape go for it...if not wait for a used 3913 to come around for 350 or so.

My 3913 cost me $325 bucks used (but looked brand new) plus 4 mags and a holster. The 908 just looks too cheap to me. Not that I would want to be staring down the barrel of one.

You should also try J&G Sales.

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I'm now looking for a 6906.

I have two of those, too, 1992 and 1997. They, too, are great pistols. A little more bulky, but nonetheless nice.

I forgot to mention in my earlier post that cops really liked, and I believe some still like, the 3913. Both mine lettered to the Los Angeles Police Revolver Athletic Club.

Heck, now that I think about it, all twelve of my 3rd generation pistols shoot great.

Thanks everyone for suggestions. Right now on Gunbrokers the 3913 are way out of sight(450 or more. Big Mike never heard of J&G I will ck them out.

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Originally posted by am91249:
Thanks everyone for suggestions. Right now on Gunbrokers the 3913 are way out of sight(450 or more. Big Mike never heard of J&G I will ck them out.

If you lived in NH I'd sell you a very nice one for a whole lot less than that!