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Nice pistol. If you haven't already, do a search of 3rd Gen Pistols and or Fastbolt. Fastbolt is a retired Armorer and has many infomrative posts.

S&W 1911 E Series FYI - Nice article on the E Series on the Guns & Ammo website, titled "why did Smith & Wesson change the 1911. THE online destination for firearm enthusiasts!

945 sights The 945 3 1/4" barrel has no front serrations and has a Novak lo-mount rear sight. I believe there is a 945 40 S&W 3 1/4" barrel also with no front serrations and a Novak lo-mount sight. My 945 5" has a Wilson Combat rear sight.

Shorty Forty Model Number Model 4006

PC 945 delayed unlocking S&W TSW series pistol promotional material did note delayed unlocking for improved accuracy, so PC pistols may also have this feature.

5906 Karma Count me in.

6906 reassembly (youtube 4506 advanced takedown part2 I see the link was missing part of the address. Here's that link again. YouTube - Smith & Wesson Mod 4506 advanced takedown Part 2

6906 Reassembly My 6906 slide goes on easily, but the slide on my 3913TSW absolutely will not go back on unless I pull back on the hammer slightly to get the third lever (believe its the firing pin safety lever - the one closest to the hammer) to go fully into the frame slot. Can't help with...

S&W 3rd Gen Pstol Take Down Here's a youtube video that has been posted on this site that is helpful. YouTube - Smith & Wesson Mod 4506 advanced takedown If the link doesn't work search youtube for S&W 4506 advance take down.

I paid $650 for a NIB 3913TSW from a dealer about four months ago. I agree with many here and don't like the rail, but it wasn't a deal breaker and can be removed. Ask your friend if you and he can go to a range and shoot a box of rounds and see if it's the pistol for you. If it is right for...

4513TSW on Dallasguns There is a 4513TSW pre-rail on the Dallasguns.com site now, but has a hefty price on it. Actually shows two different prices, $765 in the photo and $865 on the listing.

Owners Manual on the Smith & Wesson Site will help Some 3rd gens are easier than others. I have four and my 3913 (SS ver of the 3914) gives me the most trouble getting past the three levers. As MTS Cop said, I have to pull the hammer back slightly to get the levers all the way down. I tried...

Personal defense ammo Couple of interesting articles on SD ammo Ammunition For The Self-Defense Firearm Recommendations for five calibers based on street performance - Duty Loads: Today's Best - page 3 | Guns Magazine

M41 Reliability - Dave Salyer reworked trigger , extractor Oddball66, my experience says buy an older model. My 2007 NIB, after two trips back to S&W, remains relegated as a single shot. Just won't extract any velocity or brand. Boatbum101 sent a PM regarding contact infor on Dave Salyer.

All three look nice. One however is not photo of actual pistol for sale.