What are the differences between a Model 39 and a 39-2. The dash (-) revisions usually indicate a change or improvement, what specifically is it relative to this model line of semi-autos? Thanks.

The first 39 had a short safety, short tang and longer extractor to name a few differences.

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N.R.A. BENEFACTOR Member

The biggest difference is the extractor, with the no dash having the long extractor and the -2 having the small extractor, pretty much similar to all of the 3rd gens in appearance. They also change the barrel twist rate around the A200000 SN range to a lighter twist rate. Around the same SN range they changed the barrel bushing over to non-fully enclosed guide rod. Along with this the early -2 models had a hole in the hammer that disappeared around A100000.

Both the no dash and -2 versions of the Model 39 are great pistols. They are some of my favorites to shoot and look great doing it too.

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J.D. Roy

I think they also changed the feedramp as my first Model 39 would not feed hollowpoint (except for those made by Norma) but I could be wrong about this as I have been wrong once before.

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joseph whitney

You know I forgot to mention that change. The 39 no dash has a hump in the middle of the feedramp. The 39-2 got rid of that hump. I always forget about that because my 39-2's get a lot more use than my no dash does and I rarely shoot 9mm hollow points.This is, however, an important consideration if you plan on carrying it.

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J.D. Roy

Was there any difference in parts on the hammer, sear, sear release lever or other parts in this area?