I bought another one.
Last week I bought a 659:
S&W Model 659
It impressed me to the point that this week, I picked up a Model 5904.
After shooting my 659, I felt like I may have wanted to carry it in the future, but I would have preferred something a little lighter. I stopped by another gun store today and found this one laying in a corner next to a Llama and a Bryco.
I traded a pistol I didn't have much interest in for it, and if it performs as well as my 659, I'll feel like I came out ahead. I haven't shot this pistol yet.
I have a few questions about this one as well.
Does anyone know when this one was made (Serial # TEF6637)? I assume it is an early 3rd generation model, since it has a squared trigger guard.
Does anyone know the significance of this number on the dustcover? I assume it is an old duty gun.
Another reason I believe it was an issued pistol, is because it came with adjustable (dead) night sights.
Does anyone know if replacements are available, or if there is a way to have an outfit install some new tritium vials?
This was another impulse buy, but I'd be much more likely to carry this one than the 659. It is lighter, and has a smoother and lighter DA trigger. I also wouldn't feel as bad about scuffing this one up. I'll report how I feel about this one once I take it out shooting.