I have a number of S&W revolvers, have a hard time passing up a K frame snubby, or a J, L, or N for that matter. Made my first venture into the land of S&W autos today, my 5906 should be here middle of next week. A corrections department trade in.
Any thing special I need to know about these pistols?

You picked a good one to start with. The 5906 is not a picky eater; just use quality ammo. Keep it clean & lubed & it will last a long time. Depending on the shot count, you may want to consider a new recoil spring, usually available from Wolff Springs. Enjoy your new pistol!

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Nice choice for your 1st 3rd Gen Semi Auto, you will enjoy it. But now the collecting of more begins, I guarantee it.

Model 52

Congrats!

I like K snubbies as well. The 5906 is a great range gun or HD gun and should serve you well.

Please post photos when you get it.

Just be careful. There is a very real posibility of addiction. The 5906 is a very good start.

Richard

The 5906 is a great baseline that you can measure the rest of the 3rd Gens you will soon purchase against.

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Because of the metric system?

I've got the previous gen 659. It's heavy. It's tough looking.
It's a tank of a pistol. I haven't made space for range time to see how it performs,
but from what I've been told, I'll be pleased.
Bet you will too. The 5906 may be the next semi I aquire.

Congratulations! I'm a big fan of 3rd Generation Smiths and I now have five. I bought my 5906 about nine months ago and I love it. The only thing I don't like about it is the adjustable sights. I would have preferred fixed but that's pretty minor. I think you will quickly learn to appreciate the quality, accuracy and heft of your new gun. I love the feel of steel!

The 5906 is a "gateway gun". Once you own one, you'll want more 3rd generation guns. They are a dream to shoot. The weight makes it a stable shooting platform as well as eating up recoil.

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Can open, worms everywhere.

My brother is a revolver guy. Took a few handguns to his place to shoot. When he shot my 5906, it kept jamming on him, but when I shot it, no problems. I told him that he was limp wristing and to "lock" his wrists. No problems for him after that.

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I didn't know it was possible to limp wrist a 5906! My Walther PPK/S will complain if not handled firmly but all my 3rd gens just feed, fire and eject. I'm surprised a revolver guy would have a relaxed grip...my revolvers keep me honest.

I don't recall what we were shooting, just some cheap target ammo. I was surprised with all of his jams, but I had no problems. His forte is with rifles, especially with black powder and 32 Winchester.

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Inconsistently consistent