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"new" 3906 - finally home
Thanks again to the many Forum members who helped me with advice and information on this model - previously unkown to me. I found it in a gunshop in central NY about three weeks ago. The more I learned about it, the more intrigued I was about making it part of my small but growing collection (someone commented the other day about it being a "disease"  ). I was very pleased that it came with its orginal box and packing, cleaning kit, manual and warranty paperwork. Of course, a spare mag - and a little key-chain rear sight adjustment tool. I field-stripped it last weekend and it is in beautiful condition inside, showing little usage. I expect that it was manufactured around 1989-1991. Looks like it's spent most of its life in the box - something that will soon change, as it looks to be a great little range piece. Also pictured here are its new friends: a 6906 that I recently purchased from a Forum member; and a 6904 that I found NIB a few months back in a SD sporting goods store. Again thanks to all who helped with this acquisition!
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11-07-2010, 07:48 PM
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That is a very nice 3906. I bet it will shoot just as good as it looks. Let us know how it shoots and enjoy your new gun.
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11-07-2010, 11:07 PM
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The 3906 with adjustable sights is one of my favorites.
Congratulations and good luck with it.
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11-08-2010, 10:00 AM
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VERY nice! Congrats!
Let us know how it shoots! Regards 18DAI.
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11-08-2010, 10:44 AM
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That's a great looking specimen. I have my eye on a 3906 myself but it happens to be a fixed-sight version. Hope your gun turns out to be a good shooter.
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11-08-2010, 10:45 AM
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Congrats on the 3906. Looks like a beauty!
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11-08-2010, 02:07 PM
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New! boy you weren't kddin'.
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11-08-2010, 05:57 PM
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Question from the new guy here.....what is the difference tween the 3906 and the 5906 (which I recently acquired and the reason I'm here)......
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11-08-2010, 07:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rayban
Question from the new guy here.....what is the difference tween the 3906 and the 5906 (which I recently acquired and the reason I'm here)......
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The 3906 has a slim grip that holds a single stack magazine. It holds 8 rounds. The 5906 has a double stack and holds 14/15 rounds in the standard mags. Some MecGar mags might hold more.
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11-08-2010, 08:57 PM
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Great snag! Nice family you've got there...
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11-08-2010, 09:30 PM
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Some time ago, a NIB 3906 languished on the Auction Arms website for what seemed like months. I rationalized at the time that I already had a 3906 (and 3904 for that matter) and did not need another. It haunts me to this day that I did not jump on it.
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11-10-2010, 09:58 AM
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Quote:
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The 3906 has a slim grip that holds a single stack magazine. It holds 8 rounds. The 5906 has a double stack and holds 14/15 rounds in the standard mags. Some MecGar mags might hold more.
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Just a FYI updt.
The newer 3906 factory mags now hold 9rds in their std mags and still fit flush in the frame.
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DLC’s S&W 3906 with Hogue Handall Finger Groove Slip-on Grips.
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11-10-2010, 01:11 PM
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3906 serial number range and dates of mfr.
I see that the preceding post has a pic of a 3906, with a TCL serial number. I'm new to the serializing of S&W pistols. Since only 2K of this model were produced, should I expect to see any 3906 have a TCL number, or do they use a different letter/number series each year of production. I'd also appreciate information of the production dates. Mine is TCL45xx. Finally, I'm sure there's a handy publication that has this info, short of a Jinks Letter. Please clue me in on that, as well!
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11-10-2010, 01:35 PM
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XAVMECH, the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson third edition, available at Barnes & Noble will be of much use.
As it seems you have the S&W bug now,  you need to get this book! Regards 18DAI
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11-10-2010, 01:53 PM
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Nice! I just got a 5906. S&W metal framed pistols are underrated.
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