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Trinidad Bill
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I should have asked the Service Center but did not. What was the recall on the 439 for?
S&W Model 439
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RECALL: This warning is issued for Smith & Wesson 9mm Semiautomatic Pistols which were shipped from the factory between May 1, 1983 and February 26, 1986. Included are Models 439, 459, 469, 539, 559, 639, 659 and 669 but only with serial numbers in the following ranges:
A745000-A865000 and TAA0001-TAL9999
The pistols within the serial number ranges listed above must be inspected for function from the half-cock notch. The safety mechanism will function in a perfectly satisfactory manner in many of these pistols, as well as in all pistols with serial numbers outside these ranges and in all pistols shipped from the factory after February 26, 1986.
Every one of these models bearing a serial number within the ranges listed above should be carefully inspected by the owner for this special condition. To determine if your pistol has this condition, do the following:
1.Point the muzzle in a safe direction.
2.Completely unload the pistol. Check both the magazine and chamber to assure they are empty of live rounds.
3.With your finger off the trigger, operate the manual safety with the unloaded pistol fully cocked and fully uncocked so that you can recognize how the manual safety looks and feels when it is fully in the safe position. The hammer will fall from the fully cocked position into the "at rest" position when the manual safety is moved down toward a safe position. When you are thoroughly familiar with placing the manual safety fully in the safe position, place it up in the fire position.
4.With the manual safety in the fire position, place the hammer in the half-cock notch:
For the Model 439, 459, 539, 559, 639 and 659, put the hammer of your pistol in the half-cock notch by pulling the hammer to the rear slowly until you hear the first click and then releasing the hammer so that it catches between the full cock and the "at rest" position.
For the Model 469 and 669, put the hammer of your pistol in the half-cock notch by inserting an empty magazine and slowly pulling the trigger until you hear the first click and then releasing the trigger so that the hammer catches between the full cock and the "at rest" position.
5.With the hammer in the half-cock notch, push the manual safety down toward the safe position. If you can push the manual safety fully into the safe position and the hammer falls into the "at rest" position, your pistol does not require modification. If you cannot push the manual safety fully into the safe position or the hammer does not fall into the "at rest" position, your pistol is being recalled for modification free of charge.
Recalled pistols should be sent promptly to a Smith & Wesson Warranty Service Center for modification. Call 800-633-0164 for the name and location of the one nearest you or for answers to nay questions you may have. Law enforcement departments who have pistols, which exhibit this condition, should contact the Smith & Wesson Service Department to arrange for modifying the pistols.
A745000-A865000 and TAA0001-TAL9999
The pistols within the serial number ranges listed above must be inspected for function from the half-cock notch. The safety mechanism will function in a perfectly satisfactory manner in many of these pistols, as well as in all pistols with serial numbers outside these ranges and in all pistols shipped from the factory after February 26, 1986.
Every one of these models bearing a serial number within the ranges listed above should be carefully inspected by the owner for this special condition. To determine if your pistol has this condition, do the following:
1.Point the muzzle in a safe direction.
2.Completely unload the pistol. Check both the magazine and chamber to assure they are empty of live rounds.
3.With your finger off the trigger, operate the manual safety with the unloaded pistol fully cocked and fully uncocked so that you can recognize how the manual safety looks and feels when it is fully in the safe position. The hammer will fall from the fully cocked position into the "at rest" position when the manual safety is moved down toward a safe position. When you are thoroughly familiar with placing the manual safety fully in the safe position, place it up in the fire position.
4.With the manual safety in the fire position, place the hammer in the half-cock notch:
For the Model 439, 459, 539, 559, 639 and 659, put the hammer of your pistol in the half-cock notch by pulling the hammer to the rear slowly until you hear the first click and then releasing the hammer so that it catches between the full cock and the "at rest" position.
For the Model 469 and 669, put the hammer of your pistol in the half-cock notch by inserting an empty magazine and slowly pulling the trigger until you hear the first click and then releasing the trigger so that the hammer catches between the full cock and the "at rest" position.
5.With the hammer in the half-cock notch, push the manual safety down toward the safe position. If you can push the manual safety fully into the safe position and the hammer falls into the "at rest" position, your pistol does not require modification. If you cannot push the manual safety fully into the safe position or the hammer does not fall into the "at rest" position, your pistol is being recalled for modification free of charge.
Recalled pistols should be sent promptly to a Smith & Wesson Warranty Service Center for modification. Call 800-633-0164 for the name and location of the one nearest you or for answers to nay questions you may have. Law enforcement departments who have pistols, which exhibit this condition, should contact the Smith & Wesson Service Department to arrange for modifying the pistols.
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Trinidad Bill
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S&W Model 439
I had a chance to change the the stocks from the Pachmayrs to the original Walnut. I prefer the look and feel of the original stocks.
I had a chance to change the the stocks from the Pachmayrs to the original Walnut. I prefer the look and feel of the original stocks.
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Trinidad Bill
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S&W Model 439
Also got a chance to shoot the 439 for the first time. My first attempt was not too successful. I filled the magazine with some of my lead reloads that my 5906 ate with no problems. The 439 barrel did not like the lead reloads, the slide jammed going into battery. A quick test showed the cartridge would not pass the plunk test in the 439 barrel.
I can only assume the older 439 9mm barrels were made to a tighter spec than the 5906 barrel?
I picked up some cheap factory 9mm from Walmart and the 439 had no problems with the in spec factory ammo.
Top target is my first 8 rounds off hand through the 439 at about 12 yards. First 5 (lower) were getting a feel for pistol, last three were in the center. Did not even have to change the sight.
The S&W 439 is a shooter!
Also got a chance to shoot the 439 for the first time. My first attempt was not too successful. I filled the magazine with some of my lead reloads that my 5906 ate with no problems. The 439 barrel did not like the lead reloads, the slide jammed going into battery. A quick test showed the cartridge would not pass the plunk test in the 439 barrel.
I can only assume the older 439 9mm barrels were made to a tighter spec than the 5906 barrel?
I picked up some cheap factory 9mm from Walmart and the 439 had no problems with the in spec factory ammo.
Top target is my first 8 rounds off hand through the 439 at about 12 yards. First 5 (lower) were getting a feel for pistol, last three were in the center. Did not even have to change the sight.
The S&W 439 is a shooter!
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Handloads are always a bit of a mixed bag until you have a very wide array of different guns to test that ONE single particular load in. And finding a load that will run in a 5906 -- well, that is maybe one of the easiest and most forgiving pistols ever made, EVER.
Finding success with lead handloads in your 639 may just be as simple as adjusting your COAL.
Finding success with lead handloads in your 639 may just be as simple as adjusting your COAL.
S&W 439 nickel plated
I've jus received this as a gift from a buddy of mine who thinks it's a garbage can of a collector piece. Serial #'s A 806324. I can't seem to find much on it but after reading some of these reviews I'm most definitely gonna hold onto this piece. It's in purdy damn good shape with zero scratches or marks on it whatsoever & the finish is in fact original & still shines like a diamond in a goats ***! Not sure if this falls into the "recall" category as the serial #'s in these threads seems 2 be all over the place but hindsight is really doesn't matter as this isn't gonna be an everyday range piece. Any thoughts or info on this is greatly appreciated!
I've jus received this as a gift from a buddy of mine who thinks it's a garbage can of a collector piece. Serial #'s A 806324. I can't seem to find much on it but after reading some of these reviews I'm most definitely gonna hold onto this piece. It's in purdy damn good shape with zero scratches or marks on it whatsoever & the finish is in fact original & still shines like a diamond in a goats ***! Not sure if this falls into the "recall" category as the serial #'s in these threads seems 2 be all over the place but hindsight is really doesn't matter as this isn't gonna be an everyday range piece. Any thoughts or info on this is greatly appreciated!
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It does if it fails the test.
Green Frog
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When I saw the "garbage can" comment, I thought of a TV commercial running currently where the bear tells the lady with a cough she should take their cough syrup with honey and then asks "Mind if I root through your trash?" I wouldn't mind rooting through your friend's garbage can!!!
Froggie
Lover of Gen 2 Nines!
That's quite a friend you have!!!!!! Beautiful nickel plated Model 439 with the adjustable rear sight option.
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