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Old 02-19-2017, 08:59 PM
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Just looking for info on my dad"s model 659
ser # TABxxxx
looks like its in very good shape
I am a retired Marine
have several guns, P89. Springfield XD9, CZ 75 PCR
this 659 is a nice pistol and have not shot it yet, only thing I would like to do is make the front sight easier to see, its a fixed post
can anyone tell me what year it was made?
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Old 02-19-2017, 09:07 PM
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In the neighborhood of 1984. In Mar of 84 S&W began three letter prefixes for all products including auto loaders. 1984 s/n listed in edition 3 of the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson were TAA1985 - TAD9549.

I hate three letter prefixes because they followed no rules.

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Thanks
that helps.
Going to the range Monday and see how she handles
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Put some whiteout on the front sight, might have to reapply occasionally, I was always shooting low and it helped me a lot.
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any clue to the agr of this pistol
ser # TABxxxx?
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Took it to the range
shoot like a dream
out shoots the glocks
has one issue, decocker works sometimes.. sear release lever worn or slide ?
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When I first got my 6906, the decocker was sporadic. It had some gunk build up, which I cleaned out, and it has worked ever since.

I hope it's as simple as that for you.

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Old 03-23-2017, 03:18 PM
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Prefer a seat release lever and will install it Saturday. Either way I will have the frame disassembled and will clean it very good
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Old 03-24-2017, 07:21 PM
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Replaced the sear release lever today. Works perfectly
One more range time then add to my ccw
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Old 03-24-2017, 08:07 PM
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Welcome from New Hampshire!
The 659 is a beautiful auto and great shooter. All steel construction
so you can shoot warmer NATO ammo, +p or anything im 9mm.
Another vote for white out or liquid paper. A little dab will do ya.
I have a 559 from 82.
Yours is post 83.
Others will chime in for sure.
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Old 03-27-2017, 09:14 PM
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Welcome from Texas ucisad06. Great forum for all things S&W, have fun, learn lots, share what you know.
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