5946tsw Question
- Thread starter Triathloncoach
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that is the logo of Brinks security company...
their private guards used to carry TSW guns...
Truth right there.
A lot of the ex-Brinks pistols look lik they've been dragged behind the armored trucks.
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Triathloncoach
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I haven't even cleaned up yet. The grips are worn on one side but the metal is great.
I'd replace the grip and relamp the sights.
I'd leave it DAO. Those vintage 5946s are nice shooting pistols with a shorter trigger pull than a 5906.
kbm6893
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I used to think the same way as you do, but I've come around to the DAO 3rd gen guns. I have 2 5946's, a 3953, and a 6946. Smooth and consistent trigger pull. I'd leave it DAO. I do hate the after-thought riveted on accessory rails that Smith slapped on those guns.
DUSTYDOGDAN
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Nice pistol
I need to get one of these before they dry up.
I need to get one of these before they dry up.
cherrypointmarine
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I have both a 5946 and one of these Brinks 5946TSW's . I'm not a fan of the DAO guns , but I got them both at great prices . These Brinks guns must still be lingering , I bought mine a couple of years ago at an Orlando show from Shoot Straight . He's a huge dealer and seems to get a lot of guns from places updating their guns .
Most Brinks guns look like they were ridden hard and put away wet. My understanding is they were not permanently issued to an individual guard, but rather were issued on a day/shift basis and returned to armory each day. Some (most) were not regularly cleaned.
Replace Recoil Spring and check/clean inside, if dirty remove grip and clean and lube per SW manual. I have seen a few cleaned on outside for appearance but filthy inside.
Heck for stout so should clean up well and be a good pistol for years to come (or maybe yours was clean to start).
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Triathloncoach
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Triathloncoach
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I live in Orlando, I bought it on GB from Shoot Straight. I think about $500
