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04-05-2013, 08:36 PM
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Blue steel and wood
I'm afraid I'm not a frequent visitor to this section of the forum - revolvers are mostly my thing. But a good trade with a fellow member brought me this:
A 1963 vintage Model 39. I've wanted one for a long time. I owned a 639 briefly but let it get away.
To me, this Smith auto has the same look as the classic Smith revolvers I love. Its hard to describe, but it just looks right.
Feels right, too - no other auto, including my beloved Sig P220 duty gun, feels as good in the hand.
Shoots great, too. Just 100 rounds so far, but not a bobble and very accurate.
Any others have a special place in their heart for this blue steel and wood old girl?
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04-05-2013, 08:44 PM
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I only have blue steel and wood in revolvers. I have a couple of blue autos but plastic grips seem to be the norm on 3rd gens. The only auto I have that comes close is my 1911Sc but it isn't really "blue".
Looking at yours could start a new thread in my safe...very nice indeed! 
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04-05-2013, 09:15 PM
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39's
Having started my career in 73 when we had "steel guns and wooden clubs".....and ending it in 08 with "plastic guns and tasers".....I can appreciate the 39.....they are a classic.....I have a lot of history with the 59 thru the 5904....having carried them as duty guns and having been responsible for a bunch of them as an instructor and armorer......I agree with you about the ergonomics of the grip....I competed with a model 52 for years and has the same grip configuration as the 39.....all good guns. Enjoy your 39.
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04-05-2013, 10:53 PM
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I have two 39-2s! One is near new, and one used, probably a duty gun. But, the used one is by far the most accurate!
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04-06-2013, 08:34 AM
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First "Nice Gun"......i have a pre-39 safe Queen.
Just a heads up; all th pre 39-2s had a long extractor which is a weak link in those models........ the word has always been that they are a bit fragile and have been known to break..........and their are no parts/extractors out there if it does!
Hopefully someone else who knows more will be along to correct me if I'm wrong
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04-06-2013, 02:16 PM
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I am so envious...
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04-07-2013, 01:10 AM
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Beautiful pistol! I don't have a 39 but do have 3 3rd gen S&Ws. And a lot of older blue/wood handguns, the earliest a 1913 DWM Luger and the most beautiful, a 1976 Model 19 .357. Yours is as nice as they come!
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04-07-2013, 02:01 AM
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It looks as if it has "soul". Any gun I see that appears that way, does it for me............great score!!
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