5906 I just bought,good pistol?

[D Harry]

Picked this up for 250.00,its used but in decent cond.it has a couple scratches but is stainless so might try and polish the gun.I really like the feel of these,never shot one,its 9mm that I like,ammo is cheap.Came with one mag and no box,are these good pistols,opinions welcome.

[nocents]

Originally Posted by D Harry

.........................,are these good pistols,opinions welcome.

NOPE.............................its a great pistol.....there is probably no other 3rd. gen that gets more love than a 5906

[eahicks]

Horrible gun. Send it to me and I'll dispose of it properly.


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[Mike in Reedley]

Very popular third generation Smith, probably only second in popularity to the 3913. If you haven't already thought to do so, I suggest replacing springs in it. Good luck.

[Raven312]

Congrats! I'm guessing you haven't shot it yet or you'd know how great that pistol is! 😉

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[GaryS]

As others have said, they are great guns. Because they are so heavy and shoot 9mm, they are very stable and very accurate. I love taking mine to the range because it makes me look like an expert shooter.

It's not a lot of fun to carry, but it is a lot of fun to shoot.

Enjoy it.

[rwsmith]

You really blew this one. I'll be MORE than glad to take it off you hands.

Scratches, Smatches. I'd just on that in a skinny minute. No, make that an anorexic minute.

[4T5GUY]

Round trigger guard and Novak's, nice.
Great price. I mean if you like that style

[TNZ71]

5906 was the Wonder Nine before plastic became fantastic. I like it so much I have two.

[GaryS]

I see you use a "grip sleeve" on one of your 5906. I use them on my 39xx guns because they give such a good feel. The best grips I have on any 3rd gen are the Pachmyars on my 6906. I wish someone had made them for the 39xx guns because the Hogues aren't nearly as nice.

I had to make due with the Pachmyar grip sleeve.

[D Harry]

Thanks guys for the info!Seems like a tight solid pistol.No I havent shot it yet,it is pretty heavy but wont be a carry gun for me as I have Colt govt 380 for carry.2 of these came into the local small gun shop from an older gent,identical except one had the square triggerguard,this one I liked better,my brother took the other one, he thought both were a great deal,both in same basic cond.I bet I can polish this with Mothers mag polish and make it look very nice.This was a very small bait/gunshop in the sticks maybe thats why the small price!TNZ71 those are very nice 5906s!

[MattyD380]

Nice pickup. $250 is an awesome price. The Smith DA 9s are awesome. I have a 6904 which holds its own with pretty much any other DA/SA gun. I've shot a friend's 5906 and it's everything the 6904 is... just a little smoother, tamer and easier.