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05-17-2012, 03:10 PM
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Shooting the 39-2
A few months ago I picked up a nice 39-2, made in 1980. It hadn't been fired much by its original owner. I love shooting it. It's probably my favorite gun, and I've put 600 rounds through it since December.
Now, my question is: how much should I shoot it? Should I place a limit on how many rounds I put through it each year?
I know it's an older gun whose parts are hard to come by. But if I had my choice I would take it with me to the range every time. I'm considering getting another 9mm to help ease the burden on my 39-2, but money is tight. Thanks for your advice.
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05-17-2012, 09:20 PM
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I love mine have put several thousand rounds thru mine, keep it pretty nice yours has been shot what good is a gun if you dont shoot it I know unfired 39-2 in box will set you back $500 Have seen shot 98% condition no box trade for $375! I say shoot it and take care of it, enjoy!!!
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05-17-2012, 09:35 PM
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I have not shot mine a lot though when I have it is accurate (no fault of mine). I had to rebuild the rear sight and got the used part from Numrich in West Hurley, NY
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05-17-2012, 09:42 PM
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Shoot it to your heart's content. That's what it's for. Enjoy!!
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05-17-2012, 10:19 PM
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The 39-2 is a tough pistol. Shoot it, enjoy it, and replace the minor things that do wear out as needed, mainly the springs.
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05-17-2012, 10:33 PM
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Now we all know what a 39-2 looks like, BUT........
We don't know what YOUR 39-2 looks like, BUT we'd like to. 
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05-17-2012, 11:53 PM
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I carried a 39-2 my first 11 years as deputy. It worked just as fine on day 1 as it did when they made me take that nasty Glock.
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05-18-2012, 11:36 AM
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That's great news, thanks. I'll probably be shooting it 100 rounds per month, then. Any suggestions as to how many rounds I should go before replacing the springs? And which springs should I replace? I'll probably order them from Numrich in the near future.
See the pics attached. There's one with the original wood grips and another with the Pachmayrs that I use for shooting. Sorry about the glare, I'm not much of a photographer.
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05-18-2012, 11:46 AM
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You talked about picking up a second 9mm IMO if you like the 39-2 you'll love the 5906. I've owned both, still own the 5906. You can get one for $300, use it as your work horse, and save the 39-2 for special occasions.
Last edited by mr.hipp; 05-18-2012 at 11:51 AM.
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