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06-17-2018, 09:05 PM
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Will the 925 slide fit on a 909?
As some of you know I am a bit of a nut about frankensmiths.
I have been (and remain) unable to find locally a 3906 or 3904 pistol. I have several (many?) other S&W pistols but these speak to me in their own way, and I want one of them or the other (not picky) pretty badly.
At Kittery Trading Post for $450 is a like-new model 909. This ALMOST works for me, but not quite.
I happen to have a 915 upper half I bought for another project and I was wondering (before I buy the 909 and regret it) if my 915 slide (or a 5904 slide for that matter) will fit this pistol.
Anyone know?
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06-17-2018, 09:10 PM
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I know a 915 slide works just fine on a 910 frame, but sure this helps.
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06-17-2018, 09:16 PM
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Actually that does help, because the 909 and 915 (theoretically) are exactly the same with the exception of frame width.
I have looked at the 909 about 10 times and determined NOT to buy it based on my assumption that I would not be able to improve it much. I am not shy about modifications and not at all hesitant to cut on a 909, but wanted to avoid buying a pistol forever relegated to "ok" status among my favored and wonderful oddities.
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06-18-2018, 03:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by squidsix
As some of you know I am a bit of a nut about frankensmiths.
I have been (and remain) unable to find locally a 3906 or 3904 pistol. I have several (many?) other S&W pistols but these speak to me in their own way, and I want one of them or the other (not picky) pretty badly.
At Kittery Trading Post for $450 is a like-new model 909. This ALMOST works for me, but not quite.
I happen to have a 915 upper half I bought for another project and I was wondering (before I buy the 909 and regret it) if my 915 slide (or a 5904 slide for that matter) will fit this pistol.
Anyone know?
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Though I've never tried this particular combination, in theory a 915 slide should work on a 909 frame. The opposite - a 909 slide on a 915 frame - will not work due to the front frame rails on the 915 and lack of corresponding grooves on the 909 slide lug.
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06-18-2018, 08:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by squidsix
I happen to have a 915 upper half I bought for another project and I was wondering (before I buy the 909 and regret it) if my 915 slide (or a 5904 slide for that matter) will fit this pistol.
Anyone know?
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If you take a ride down to North Carolina, I have a 909 you can use to test.
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06-18-2018, 09:24 AM
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Jeppo I would have taken you up on that 5 years ago when I live in VA Beach, but I'm a darn sight further up the road now!
Thanks all for the replies. Stay tuned as I might just have that sucker shortly.
Best,
Steve
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06-18-2018, 09:54 AM
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Isn't the 909 just the Value Series version of the 3904? Should be the same barrel length as the 3904, 915, 5906, etc.
I don't know why you would want to change out to a 915 upper on the 909 lower. Slides should be the same barrel length.
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