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02-07-2017, 11:41 AM
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Hard to say where they came from, but we just recently saw new 5946's hit the market via Cabelas. The 5946s were an approved on duty service weapon for the NYPD and the 3953 was approved for off duty use. With a force of 35,000 officers, it was a good market for S&W.
NYPD is now equipping recruits with Glock 17s, so I might guess S&W and/or NYPD may be cleaning out their stock on hand. Just speculation, of course.
To speculate even more, NYPD probably pays about $300 for a 5946 While the Glock would be about half of that.
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02-07-2017, 03:40 PM
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I have absolutely no use or need for another 3953 but if these were the original (round firing pin retainer / long slide / short trigger throw) or the pre rail TSWs I'd be very inclined to buy one.
I've had six of the original DAO type (9mm, .40, & 10mm) and like their trigger system.
I'd take the second (rail / short slide / long trigger travel) type as a gift but it would have to be a real deal before I would ever buy one.
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02-07-2017, 07:04 PM
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I've developed a real itch for one of the early version 3953's!!!
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02-07-2017, 07:51 PM
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hooksnatcher,
Just how bad is that "itch"?
Seriously, they show up pretty regular on the large gun auction site.
I (foolishly) passed on a very nice "Special Order" 3953 a few months back that went for $350 plus shipping.
Bad non-move on my part!
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02-07-2017, 08:21 PM
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Dang that's nice. It has been awhile since I had a 3rd gen S&W... I need to find some to add to my collection.....
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02-07-2017, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by justicetyme
hooksnatcher,
Just how bad is that "itch"?
Seriously, they show up pretty regular on the large gun auction site.
I (foolishly) passed on a very nice "Special Order" 3953 a few months back that went for $350 plus shipping.
Bad non-move on my part!
James
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I'm itching pretty bad, please don't make me scratch it!!!!
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02-07-2017, 09:29 PM
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I have never use a DAO pistol when you rack the slide to load the chamber
how do you drop the hammer or do you just carry it cocked.
(Sorry just don't know.)
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02-07-2017, 10:41 PM
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I have never use a DAO pistol when you rack the slide to load the chamber
how do you drop the hammer or do you just carry it cocked.
(Sorry just don't know.)
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When you rack the slide to chamber a round, the hammer will automatically return to the forward position. On these pistols it will return to a half cock position for a shorter DAO trigger pull.
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02-07-2017, 10:48 PM
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Well, I found and purchased the 3953's full size NYPD 5946 partner gun. I found the LNIB/NIB/NOS 5946 on the big auction site. Looks to be the same one as from Cabelas. Looks brand new, three magazines, Trijicon night sights, and the seller even packaged it with a Gould leather holster with snap retention. Cabelas has them listed right now at $799. I won this one for $525 without shipping/transfer. I think I scored!
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02-07-2017, 10:56 PM
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Here are the pictures of the 5946 from the online auction.
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02-17-2017, 09:08 AM
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Man! If I hadn't just bought a 4013TSW I'd be jumping on that deal!
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02-19-2017, 10:24 AM
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I bought one of the 3953TSW's from Bud's a few months ago. It's my daily carry and I love it.
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Is there any reason to prefer the pre-rail 3953TSW over the rail version?
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I have both a pre rail and rail 3913TSW. I find the that the pre rail is just a bit lighter and more comfortable to carry. Which might be more holster than gun related.
I have a non TSW 3953, which will go into my carry rotation soon. If I came across a pre rail 3953TSW, I'd probably buy that and add it to the family.
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Is there any reason to prefer the pre-rail 3953TSW over the rail version?
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Just had to scratch it - 3953tsw
Hey justicetyme; I just had to scratch it! Better pic to follow.
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