I just acquired a model 539, in the 1981 serial range according to Supica, imported in Germany and proofed at the Munich proof house in 1982. Probably moved across the border recently. Seems to have been shot very little. Came just with a single mag and the original box.
I sold my Beretta 87 for it. I was hesitating between it, a slightly more used 439 with a better trigger pull and a brand new Beretta 92A1. Despite the sights sitting high, the long trigger travel and the heavy pull, I went for it for the grip, the balance, the looks and the vintage appeal (my other "modern" handguns are a 1979 model 19 and a 1975 Walther Manurhin PP). I haven't shot it yet, I hope I made the right choice.
I would appreciate advice for sourcing mags (overseas orders) and wood grips (beside Nill and Hogue ?).
I am thinking of a Austin style holster for range purpose.