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09-29-2017, 04:33 PM
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My new 3914 - first range trip
I won a 3914 on Gunbroker on Monday ($275), my FFL had it on Wednesday, I picked it up yesterday, and was at the range today. My previous 9 was a shield.
Let me tell you, I love it! I find it much better to shoot than the shield - much less snappy. Only about 4 oz heavier when loaded. I think i'm going to be selling my shield. The DA trigger is so smoooooth (and soooo long!) The shield trigger is very gritty in comparison. Hopefully I can put that money down on a CS9 if I can find one.
Meanwhile, the firing pin on the shield broke somehow. I call Smith to get a replacement (which they are sending me no questions asked) and asked the guy when my 3914 was built - he says it was 1989.
I put about 100 rounds through it, of varying quality. I did get one FTE with my cheap wolf ammo. Not sure what may have caused it. Other than that it was fine. I shot much better with it than I have with the shield.
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09-29-2017, 05:29 PM
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.....a 3914 is like a gateway drug
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09-29-2017, 07:02 PM
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It is wonderful when a man and a new gun get together and make music. Oh, there are two CS9s on GB. One has a current bid of $300.
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09-29-2017, 08:21 PM
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It is wonderful when a man and a new gun get together and make music. Oh, there are two CS9s on GB. One has a current bid of $300.
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Shh that is my bid.
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09-30-2017, 06:24 AM
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Great price...congrats.
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09-30-2017, 10:16 PM
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I bought a shield to possibly replace my 3913. After shooting if for a couple of weeks I sold it. For me the 39** series is a perfect CCW pistol. Off topic, as a 3rd Gen guy, the M&P 2.0's are growing on me and I hate to admit it. Loving my 2.0 5" 9mm and just ordered the new 2.0 Compact Friday. As cooler weather arrives the 2.0's might replace my 4566/4026 winter carry options.
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09-30-2017, 11:46 PM
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Congrats on your find, & at a good price too!
My 3914 is now my only 9mm. It does everything I need from it & the only load I handload for it performs flawlessly. What more could you ask for? A great little pistol.
Glad you're liking yours!
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10-01-2017, 02:48 AM
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Gave my son my Shield 9mm. He's not so particular but is a damned good shooter. Nothing wrong with it, but prefer my 3914 NL for carry. LOL
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10-05-2017, 11:23 PM
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You have yourself a dandy pistol in the 3914
I wouldnt let mine go ever.
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10-06-2017, 12:55 AM
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I put about 100 rounds through it, of varying quality. I did get one FTE with my cheap wolf ammo. Not sure what may have caused it.
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Glad you like your new 3914, IMO it is the ideal carry gun. Sorry to hear you had a FTE though, could easily be the cheap wolf ammo. Personally, I stick to brass-cased ammunition for anything other than an AK, I have heard that the steel-cased stuff can be problematic for extractors. A new recoil spring is also an excellent $2 preventative maintenance measure for any new 'used' S&W 3rd Gen, and is in stock at Midway.
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10-06-2017, 05:39 AM
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A NIB 3914 recently found me and I fell in love immediately. I just can't bring myself to shoot it.
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10-06-2017, 06:12 AM
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next you need a 6906.... then a 915 and then a 4566 and then..........
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10-07-2017, 10:45 PM
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Well, I just got a 5904, so i'm on my way-
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10-08-2017, 12:48 AM
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Cool! ...and then you'll need a 6906, and then...
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10-08-2017, 02:57 PM
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Then you'll need some DAO's...don't knock 'em till you try 'em.
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10-10-2017, 06:46 PM
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3914 DAO ...
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Then you'll need some DAO's...don't knock 'em till you try 'em.
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When going light my 3914 DAO is my first pick. XS Big Dot Tritium sights make it glow in the dark.
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I handled a newer S&W semi. Didn't like the feel or the trigger. I longed for a 39 or 59 that I had back in the 70s. I found a mint 6904 on consignment at a LGS with 5 mags for $300. As soon as I picked it up and tried the trigger I knew it was going home with me. The first gen and third gen Smiths are better than the new ones. S&W should take a long look and bring them back. My next one might be the CS series if I can find one.
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