TTSH's 3rd Gen Question Du Jour

[digiroc]

... I wish I still had my M457 but it went to a friend in need and I still have my CS-45.

So, seeing all of the remarks above, and the 3rd Gen lovers in this thread, I have an interesting question, namely:

I have a new in the box safe queen 5903 SSV. Picture attached. I bought it new, retail, right before the high-cap gun ban went into effect and it remains unfired. I am not sure if I am ready to sell it which is why I am not putting it on the WTS Forum. But I am curious what the market is for it so if I can do a thread hijack, because I think it will be fun, I'll just ask that question here. With apologies for the thread hijack!!

I'll take it! 457 or 4516-2 in trade?

digiroc

 

[digiroc]

How about a 5905?

PC 5906, Melonite finish please...

digiroc

 

[18DAI]

For those still hunting one, there is a pre rail 4513TSW up for sale on the Guns International auction board. Looks to be in good shape, 1 mag, $499.

There also is a 4553TSW listed in the classifieds here. Hope this helps!

As far as duplicates or spares go, I sold every one of mine EXCEPT the pristine 4513TSW back up to my Pre rail 4513TSW EDC. Neither of those guns is going anywhere. Regards 18DAI

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

I buy more revolver's these days, and I am look for more second generation S&W's than third, but my favorite 3rd generation that I do not have would be the nine millimeters from the performance center such as the 5906 and 6906 and related variants.

 

[TTSH]

For those still hunting one, there is a pre rail 4513TSW up for sale on the Guns International auction board. Looks to be in good shape, 1 mag, $499.

There also is a 4553TSW listed in the classifieds here. Hope this helps!

As far as duplicates or spares go, I sold every one of mine EXCEPT the pristine 4513TSW back up to my Pre rail 4513TSW EDC. Neither of those guns is going anywhere. Regards 18DAI

That pre-rail 4553TSW looks awfully nice, but the asking price is way beyond my means, especially right now. I'm a little confused as to why the magazine appears to be hanging low but could be that it wasn't fully seated for the pix.

The pre-rail 4513TSW appears to be in reasonable enough shape for a carry gun but a bit short of premium grade in my book... which explains the relatively modest price for such a fine, in-demand 3rd Gen. Tempting, but I think I can restrain myself.

In a place like highly-restrictive moonbat Massachusetts, you take what you can find as a handgun collector... and then you upgrade when a better condition gun shows up. That's how I ended up with so many duplicates. Still, I'm not ready to start selling off any of my all-metal guns right now, especially my beloved 3rd Gens.

It will be interesting to see what my beloved 3rd Gen collection will bring locally, assuming I start selling them off before I kick the bucket and don't try to take them with me. Asking prices are up for sure, but I'm not seeing any big rush to snatch up the few that are currently available locally (virtually all duplicates to what I already own). It might be that Internet sales will make the most sense money-wise... not to mention probably faster too.

 

[TTSH]

I'm actively looking for a 4566TSW. I probably wouldn't pass on a minty 5906 if I happened to come across one at the right price.

There's a pretty "minty" Model 5906TSW for sale not far from me but the shop sure as heck isn't giving it away. They want more for it than what any have sold for on that large firearms auction site in the last several months.

I'm still fairly interested because it comes with the factory box and a couple 10-round factory magazines (which are getting almost impossible to find anywhere anymore). I just asked the shop about layaway this past week and they were agreeable to it. That might be the tactic that makes it work but the price still ends up above my "no wife pre-approval required" threshold so guess who has the final say on it?

 

[GaryS]

For whatever reason, sales of "vanilla" versions of the 3rd Gens are a bit sluggish right now. It took me a few months to sell my 3953 and I barely broke even on it. Not that I was looking to make a profit on it, but a few dollars above what I paid for it originally would have helped offset some of the improvements I put into it. (recoil spring, magazine spring, cleaning and lubing)

My 3913 is languishing on a local firearms forum. It will sit there and move eventually as I'm under no pressure to sell it.

My 3rd Gen and other S&W "wish list" is pretty much complete. Model 13-4 3", Model 18, 3913TSW(s), 3953TSW (no rail), Model 36-1 3" are all in the safe (or on my hip).

The ones I noted in a previous post are on the "wish list", but are unlikely to fall out of 3rd Gen heaven.

That pre-rail 4553TSW looks awfully nice, but the asking price is way beyond my means, especially right now. I'm a little confused as to why the magazine appears to be hanging low but could be that it wasn't fully seated for the pix.

The pre-rail 4513TSW appears to be in reasonable enough shape for a carry gun but a bit short of premium grade in my book... which explains the relatively modest price for such a fine, in-demand 3rd Gen. Tempting, but I think I can restrain myself.

In a place like highly-restrictive moonbat Massachusetts, you take what you can find as a handgun collector... and then you upgrade when a better condition gun shows up. That's how I ended up with so many duplicates. Still, I'm not ready to start selling off any of my all-metal guns right now, especially my beloved 3rd Gens.

It will be interesting to see what my beloved 3rd Gen collection will bring locally, assuming I start selling them off before I kick the bucket and don't try to take them with me. Asking prices are up for sure, but I'm not seeing any big rush to snatch up the few that are currently available locally (virtually all duplicates to what I already own). It might be that Internet sales will make the most sense money-wise... not to mention probably faster too.

 

[18DAI]

Id put the 5906TSW in layaway TTSH. Then point out to the wife that its a 9mm NOT a 40.

Or just break up the payments so they do not exceed the wife notification threshold.

Lifes too short to go without the gun. Especially if you are as advanced in age as you say you are. Regards 18DAI

 

[GaryS]

And of course when the wife sees the gun and asks, "Is that a new gun?" you can truthfully say "No, it's old."

It's new to YOU, but that's not what she asked, is it?

Id put the 5906TSW in layaway TTSH. Then point out to the wife that its a 9mm NOT a 40.

Or just break up the payments so they do not exceed the wife notification threshold.

Lifes too short to go without the gun. Especially if you are as advanced in age as you say you are. Regards 18DAI

 

[TTSH]

Id put the 5906TSW in layaway TTSH. Then point out to the wife that its a 9mm NOT a 40.

Or just break up the payments so they do not exceed the wife notification threshold.

Life's too short to go without the gun. Especially if you are as advanced in age as you say you are. Regards 18DAI

It's not just how old I am (and yes, I am old!)... but it's how old I've been feeling lately. Work and myriad issues relating to our "under-development" retirement place are truly draining me. I'm no spring chicken any longer... that's for sure!

Believe me when I tell you that I have tried every trick in the book to get the cash outlay down below the "no wife pre-approval required" threshold. I'm getting closer negotiation-wise, but still no dice. And yes, I even thought about making some kind of side deal with the shop so that the gun receipt would show a number that complied with our family rules... but the shop owner wouldn't play.

If it were a .40, I wouldn't even be having this conversation. Those are all out for the foreseeable future, even including the CHP 4006TSW. A deal to obtain one of them may come later, but that's going to take some serious negotiation and trade-offs with the good wife.

 

[TTSH]

And of course when the wife sees the gun and asks, "Is that a new gun?" you can truthfully say "No, it's old."

It's new to YOU, but that's not what she asked, is it?

Yeah, well, it doesn't work that way in the TTSH household. The good wife knows everything. Sometimes, I think she knows more about our collection than I do.

 

[StickShift]

6926. I have never seen one and would buy the first one I see.

Keep an eye on CDI Sales on Gunbroker. They had a bunch of 5926s and a few 6926s for sale over the past year. They get regular shipments of surplus guns from Israel, so you may get lucky and they'll have a few more.

I want one of the very, very rare 5906TSWs with the integral rail. They match the configuration of the CHP 4006TSWs that are all the rage right now, but they're in a much more likeable caliber. As I understand it, there are no more than 100 floating around, so I'm unlikely to find one.

I'll settle begrudgingly a for CHP .40S&W, but if any of your have one you're getting rid of (and I know a few people here have them), let me know.

A 639 and a 3906 are also on the list, though they're a much lower priority.

 

[TTSH]

For whatever reason, sales of "vanilla" versions of the 3rd Gens are a bit sluggish right now.

It does seem that way here in moonbat Massachusetts. Carl has had some for sale for months now. Same with that other shop down the road (that I've stopped doing business with).

Of course, I have to wonder how much of that is just the fact that you and I aren't buying much these days since our collections are pretty full, already including many duplicates? Sometimes, I think we create our own micro-markets by buying a bit too aggressively.

I think it's also the fact that folks in MA are getting more comfortable with buying from on-line sources as witnessed by the number of shops promoting their low incoming transfer fees.

And let's face it: Asking prices are up. Bargains are rare. Even I would be buying more if prices would moderate... but it hasn't happened yet that I can tell.

 

[Turn & Bank]

Hey Everyone
So here's my "gotta get" list, it's short as I have a bunch already. I know it's probably the ugly weird step-child to most of you but I've got a strong hank'rin for a 4040PD. Most of what I buy is LNIB or there about's so condition is paramount to price. If you got one I'm listening!!!
Thanks,
T & B

 

[Rustyt1953]

I only own two 3rd gens, a 6906 and a 4506. But, if I could pick one more, it would be this beauty:

 

[JR78]

4596 & 3904

 

[GaryS]

It does seem that way here in moonbat Massachusetts. Carl has had some for sale for months now. Same with that other shop down the road (that I've stopped doing business with).

So, when he lists that 4513TSW pre rail, I can just saunter on in?

Of course, I have to wonder how much of that is just the fact that you and I aren't buying much these days since our collections are pretty full, already including many duplicates? Sometimes, I think we create our own micro-markets by buying a bit too aggressively.

I think it's also the fact that folks in MA are getting more comfortable with buying from on-line sources as witnessed by the number of shops promoting their low incoming transfer fees.

And let's face it: Asking prices are up. Bargains are rare. Even I would be buying more if prices would moderate... but it hasn't happened yet that I can tell.

It does seem that some shops are getting a bit more comfortable with some hand gun transfers. OTOH, I stopped into a newish shop near me and the owner gave me an "It depends" on whether or not he'd do a 3913 transfer IN state.

I also found out that my niece is working at a new FFL in the general area. I've got to text her to find out when she's working so that I can go out, look at the shop, and meet the owner. I'll feel a bit more comfortable (as he likely will) discussing that.

 

[TTSH]

So, when he lists that 4513TSW pre-rail, I can just saunter on in?

LOL!!! Heck, we all know you will beat me to it. Only question is by how many minutes?

It does seem that some shops are getting a bit more comfortable with some hand gun transfers. OTOH, I stopped into a newish shop near me and the owner gave me an "It depends" on whether or not he'd do a 3913 transfer IN state.

I also found out that my niece is working at a new FFL in the general area. I've got to text her to find out when she's working so that I can go out, look at the shop, and meet the owner. I'll feel a bit more comfortable (as he likely will) discussing that.

Some shops remain very squeamish (or at least pretend to be so maybe you'll buy something from them instead) and even question guns on the approved roster (due to the AG lady's separate anti-gun rules)... but at this point I'm pretty sure that I'd be able to get in my long-sought-after Model 6946 one way or another.

 

[GaryS]

LOL!!! Heck, we all know you will beat me to it. Only question is by how many minutes?

Not always true. We're even, I think. You got the 3953 and I got the 3913TSW. Welllll, sort of even.

Some shops remain very squeamish (or at least pretend to be so maybe you'll buy something from them instead) and even question guns on the approved roster (due to the AG lady's separate anti-gun rules)... but at this point I'm pretty sure that I'd be able to get in my long-sought-after Model 6946 one way or another.

I don't doubt it. There is a lot of paranoia over transfers. Some of that is justified. At least some of it.

 

[TTSH]

Welllll, sort of even.

Oh yeah... right! Tell me another funny story!