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Originally Posted by UpNorthMN
I just found a very nice Nickel 39-2 with original box at a local shop. I had to choose between this one and a mint model 59. They were the same price and I hope I picked the right one.
Can't wait to take it to the range tomorrow morning.
Now I'm trying to research the differences and updates in the second and third generation single stack S&W autos.
Does anyone have a link to a page that summarizes the models and the changes through the generations?
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I don't have a handy link without doing a search, but I will let you do your own search. The search feature is in the upper right hand corner on this forum.
Enjoy!
This is a start on your question of differences by generation in the single stack S&W autos:
1st Gen: Model 39, 44, 52, etc.
2nd Gen: Models 439, 539, 639, 645, etc.
3rd Gen: 3904, 3906, 3913, 3914, 4506, 4516, etc.
Value Series: 915, 411, 457, 457D, and the 10 round mag versions of the 9mm models, the Models 910, 410, etc. Some of these were available in stainless slide, silver colored alloy frames also, with an "S" after the model number.
I have mostly listed the numbers for the traditional double action only.
There is a chart listing all of the various model numbers for feature variations. Starting with 3rd Gen, they offered DAO, decocker, Performance Center, Value Series, etc.
There may be others, but searching for the generation, model number or features should find you plenty of threads and pictures.