Best 3rd Gen. S&W Carry Gun

[bad_man_ one]

I voted 3913 because I carry it in the cooler weather,
But,
I would have voted for the 4040PD because it's the same gun in .40 S&W
Regards,
BM1

 

[KurtC]

4553 or 4556, although they are both getting hard to find.

 

[ldp4570]

3913!

 

[ShelbyV8]

I own 3913, 6946, 4053, and 4516. I lean toward the 6946 with a 15 round mag, just because it fits my hand better,

 

[njdet354]

My 3914 D.A.O. without a question. I voted for the 3913.

 

[Cruiser RN]

I hasn't been mentioned here but I love my CS9 Semi-Auto especially after Big Dog's Delrin Grips.I fits my small hands perfectly,is a dream to shoot,and doesn't print out on my shirts in carry mode after loosing those Hogue Grips.........God Bless.....Mike

 

[Murray]

I have both the 3913 and 4516 love them both

 

[Wyatt Earp]

None of the above.

The M&P compacts are by far S&W's best concealed handgun effort after the J frame.

And yes, I have and have shot enough 3rd gens to form an opinion of them.

 

[Bullman]

Hmmmmmmmmmm, good question. I have a CS 45 that gets a lot of carry time. I have a 6904 that would once I get qualified. While I am not the biggest 9mm fan in the world, It tucks into the waistband very nicely, and with an extra magazine in my pocket I have 25 rounds available, that is an acceptable off duty carry. 6900 series gun probably tops the list then.

 

[TheGreatGonzo]

Originally posted by Wyatt Earp:
None of the above.

The M&P compacts are by far S&W's best concealed handgun effort after the J frame.

And yes, I have and have shot enough 3rd gens to form an opinion of them.

I have to disagree with Wyatt Earp 100% on that one. I tried, and don't care for, the M&P series. For concealed carry (and I carry a gun every day), I much prefer my 4516 or 3913 to the M&P. I believe both are excellent choices. I hope to have my new Shorty .45 in hand soon, so I'll see it it becomes my new CCW. I have a suspicion it will.
Gonzo

 

[John325]

My Shorty 45 rocks. It has supreme accuracy,is easy to carry, has a slim profile and will feed anything. To me, it seeems the best combination of safety, firepower, handling and reliability. I think it's one of Smith's very best. The Performance Center did a good job on this one.

 

[poe]

4013TSW. Case closed.

 

[buckwheat01]

We all like different guns for many reasons. I am rather fond on this 4043 it works well for me. I have owned just about every 3rd gen pistol they made. And this 4043 is one of my favorite carry guns.

 

[toroflow1]

4013, the "sleeper" 3rd gen. What could be better than a 3913 sized piece in .40 caliber?!

 

[Denver Dick]

4013, the "sleeper" 3rd gen. What could be better than a 3913 sized piece in .40 caliber?!

Well, it's a bit larger, but not much. However, it is a hard hitting little guy. Because of the double recoil spring set, the recoil is about the same as a 3913 with a standard 124 gr. 9mm.

 

[toroflow1]

Well, it's a bit larger, but not much.

Yep, volume 2 of "SC of S&Ws" says 27 ounces for the 4013, and 25 oz. for the 3913.

 

[GZO]

A simple, basic 'tack-driver!'

 

[mrchuck]

My "duty" weapon in Class A uniform was the 4043.
Heavy to keep it on target.
Superb accuracy along with 100% functioning.
Today, it serves as the "at the ready" by my recliner.
With the "crimson trace" red dot, night targeting an intruder is elementary easy!!
I remember explicitly, a targeted perp "trying his best" to wipe off that red dot,, off of his chest.
Funny today, as I remember it.

 

[S&W Rover]

I've got a 3913 and I'll be darned if I can find anything that, weighing all the compromises, works better as a carry pistol. I am alone, it seems, but I really like a pistol with a safety.

And I just bought a 6906, so I'll see how that works in the future!

 

[BAM-BAM]

8 year old thread......

thank goodness some things never change.......

2008 = 3913NL

2016 =3913NL


Oh ya........1991/2 =3913