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3953 for 30-1
Been eyeballing my buddy’s 3953 for a while, but he wouldn’t cut loose with her, until last week. He finally capitulated after I threw my 3” 30-1 on the table. We’re both happy with the deal. The deal included 5 new holsters.
Galco 246 39XX
Galco SM114 4” K
El Paso 4” K
Blade Tech 4” k
Blade Tech 39XX
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Which one is the paddle? I have a Safari Land similar to it
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Looks like you scored a nice deal from your friend! Yesterday I was out browsing my LGS's. I saw a 3953TSW in excellent condition, with box and a spare magazine for $400 dollars. I passed, because I have my sights set on another unicorn, at a different shop.
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03-23-2024, 01:22 PM
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Great grab. My 3953 was issued gun and became mine in retirement. I picked up a new Alesi holster and two mags as a package here on the forum. Just shot it for my LEOSA qualification. Great shooter. Hogue grips make it feel much better.
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Good deal , but then I'm partial to the 30-1 . My first I bought for the wife and then I found one nib . The 3953TSW I found on another forum , I didn't pay much because it was in sad shape . I had it sent straight to guzzitaco and he went through it and made his namesake " PC cuts ." Although I'm not one much for DAO , this thing has grown on me , it fits perfectly in my hand and accuracy is pretty good .
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03-23-2024, 05:28 PM
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I’ll double check. I just assumed both kydex paddles were blade tech, since safariland holsters are injection molded.
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03-25-2024, 04:22 PM
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Both are Blade Techs.
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That's a great deal. I paid more than that for a 3953TSW with nothing besides the gun. That was my last purchase before we fled the People's Republic of Massachusetts.
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Looks like you scored a nice deal from your friend! Yesterday I was out browsing my LGS's. I saw a 3953TSW in excellent condition, with box and a spare magazine for $400 dollars. I passed, because I have my sights set on another unicorn, at a different shop.
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My older 3953 is my daily carry, excepting trips to Baltimore when a Glock 19 fills in. I agree with Baxter that the Hogue grips make it more pleasant to shoot. Old Alessi Talon holster fits the bill for me.
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Congratulations on a nice trade. If you enjoyed shooting the 30-1, then you'll enjoy your newly acquired 3953 too.
The 3953 trigger reminds me of the 19-4 that I carried on the job for nearly 25 years. Smooth.
I like DAO pistols for EDC, because there is no momentary "what-ifs" or manual of arms manipulations if needed in a crisis situation. I've used one of my four 3953s for years as my most often carried weapon.
The 3953 was a used police pistol, N.P.D. #188, that I bought off a forum member. It is a great shooter! It likes to ride in a IWB Don Hume H715-M WCS holster.
The others were low bid rescues from GB, and spend most of their time in silicone socks resting in my gun safe along with the no-rail 3953TSW.
Enjoy!
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