Recent content by Zebra3

To folks requesting photos, my computer tech person (the Mrs.) advises that she can get pics sent more easily to a phone number, rather than email. I'm at her mercy. :o Thanks to all, Jeff D.

PM's replied to. Photos will get done today. Thanks, Jeff D.

***SOLD*** Model 659, 9mm. Adjustable sights (with protective 'wings'), hooked triggerguard. Abi safety. Very clean inside/out. Finish on slide is near mint. A few light scratches on frame in area of take-down lever, could be easily removed with Scotch-Brite pad. Rest of frame is near mint...

By all means, GET IT! My personal 586 4" was my duty gun back in the early to mid 80's, until our township solicitor demanded that we carry Dept.-owned weapons. That was when we switched to semi-autos, HK P7-M8's.

It is a beauty. I agree with SVT28, the combination of fixed sight and squared trigger guard is DA' BOMB! Wish my 659 was configured like that.

Very nice! I'm planning to take my recently acquired 659 on its first trip to the range tomorrow. I gave it a thorough cleaning and lube, replaced the recoil spring, and added a set of Pachmayer wrap-around grips.

My first duty auto was an HK P7M8. The members of our small, rural Dept. (all five of us!) carried our own weapons prior to being issued the HK's. I carried a S&W 586, others carried S&W model 19's, a model 66, and one guy carried his 4" Python. Under the advice of the twp. solicitor, we were...

Yeah, I'd steer clear of ProMag. My 659 came with one, and it will not drop from the gun when I hit the mag release. No such problems with the S&W mag. It's more than a little disconcerting how Smith turns their backs on owners of their older (and better!) handguns. They can keep their...

Alrighty then, lets call the model 39 the "'63 split-window coupe" of S&W semi autos!:D

Are we saying that 2nd Gens are the "vintage Vettes" of S&W semi autos? I'll go along with that. :cool:

They're all three decades old now, parts are scarce and getting scarcer. I've bought a Wolff spring kit for mine, as well as a spare barrel bushing, and getting a firing pin. What other spare parts would you suggest squirreling away in the interest of keeping her running for the foreseeable...

Oh man, that 659 is in nice condition. Great find!

VERY nice indeed! I acquired a 659 in a trade recently. It's my time machine, taking me back to the 1980's, when I lusted for one, but couldn't afford it. The Glock 19 isn't going to be seeing much range time for the foreseeable future.;)

My Dad took me to the local hardware store on my 10th birthday ('67), and bought one for me in .410. You never forget your first shotgun!

Welcome, from one new member to another. I live across the river, but my daughter is a wildlife biologist with the Delaware DNR, and is a University of Delaware grad!