What are the pros and cons of the 3rd generation 3913 ?? I am a revolver guy but the 3913 looks pretty darn good....
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69HEMI-R/T
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Hello, that is asked a lot around here and the merits of the 3913 has been discussed frequently in other threads Seach the threads about a 3913 and you wii find out the 3913 is a really nice carry piece that in 9mm will do its job.
VTHokiesDuckHunter
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Seriously, I can't think of any "cons" to a 3913. It is one of the most proven, robust, ergonomic, and best shooting pistols of all times. It is also easily concealable for CCW. Right now I'm wearing a 4014 which is a .40 S&W sister to the 3913.
One thing that gets lost in all of the talk about "pocket nines" is ergonomics. The 3913, in my opinion, is at the optimum, sweet spot and balance of "conceal-ability" and "shoot-ability"
By the way, the 3913 is compact alloy framed "3rd generation" S&W pistol, has a stainless slide, single stack magazines, and a bead-blasted matte stainless finish. They have a compact frame, barrel and grip.
Another gun in this family to consider is the 3914 if you are doing web searches or looking in the LGS's. Same gun with a blackened finish.
Not to muddy the water, but there is a "LadySmith" version which is engraved as such, a 3913, and a 3913 NL. All are basically the same gun but with slightly different shapes and styling. Holsters for one may not work with another.
Then there's the 4013 and 4104. Same basic guns in .40 S&W; stainless/alloy and blackened respectively. The thing to look for here is that some 4013's, particularly the 4013 TSW (Tactical Service Weapon) versions are double stack compact models. Some have rails, some do not.
Finally, the 6906 is a compact 9 mm similar to the 3913 but with double stack mags and correspondingly wider grip.
If you get the chance, definitely buy, and carry, a 3913!
One thing that gets lost in all of the talk about "pocket nines" is ergonomics. The 3913, in my opinion, is at the optimum, sweet spot and balance of "conceal-ability" and "shoot-ability"
By the way, the 3913 is compact alloy framed "3rd generation" S&W pistol, has a stainless slide, single stack magazines, and a bead-blasted matte stainless finish. They have a compact frame, barrel and grip.
Another gun in this family to consider is the 3914 if you are doing web searches or looking in the LGS's. Same gun with a blackened finish.
Not to muddy the water, but there is a "LadySmith" version which is engraved as such, a 3913, and a 3913 NL. All are basically the same gun but with slightly different shapes and styling. Holsters for one may not work with another.
Then there's the 4013 and 4104. Same basic guns in .40 S&W; stainless/alloy and blackened respectively. The thing to look for here is that some 4013's, particularly the 4013 TSW (Tactical Service Weapon) versions are double stack compact models. Some have rails, some do not.
Finally, the 6906 is a compact 9 mm similar to the 3913 but with double stack mags and correspondingly wider grip.
If you get the chance, definitely buy, and carry, a 3913!
681ismyfavorite
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Pros? there are a many.
Cons? they dont multiply on their own.
Cons? they dont multiply on their own.
VTHokiesDuckHunter
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I forgot- the above poster hinted at this.
Cons:
Smith & Wesson stupidly does not make these as a current production pistol, so you have to wait until someone trades one in or clears out their safe, or there is an estate sale.
Sig is smart enough to make both metal and polymer framed production guns.
S&W seems to be afraid metal framed guns will cannibalize sales of their M&P compacts (you can't really include the fact that they do produce their Performance line of full size metal $2200 guns)
Cons:
Smith & Wesson stupidly does not make these as a current production pistol, so you have to wait until someone trades one in or clears out their safe, or there is an estate sale.
Sig is smart enough to make both metal and polymer framed production guns.
S&W seems to be afraid metal framed guns will cannibalize sales of their M&P compacts (you can't really include the fact that they do produce their Performance line of full size metal $2200 guns)
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The biggest Con I can think of it that you don't have one...
Being a revolver guy, you might be interested in the DAO versions - 3953/4 or 6946/4. I'm pretty sure you won't like the 3954 though so if you run across one just send it to me.
Seriously tho', there was a time when I had decided that I would own revolvers for the sake of a consistent manual of arms, consistent trigger pull and for the safety edge a DA trigger pull provides. Then I discovered third gens. Third gen DAO meets all of those criteria with the capacity of a pistol. The only thing missing from the DAO versions that I can think of is a double strike capability.
Seriously tho', there was a time when I had decided that I would own revolvers for the sake of a consistent manual of arms, consistent trigger pull and for the safety edge a DA trigger pull provides. Then I discovered third gens. Third gen DAO meets all of those criteria with the capacity of a pistol. The only thing missing from the DAO versions that I can think of is a double strike capability.
Lets say that you can remove my 3913, 3914 and 3953 from my "cold dead hands". Dave_n
Babalooie
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If you can't find a 3913, look for a 3914. Only difference is the color and the slides. The 3913 is stainless steel and the 3914 is steel. I have both and like them a lot. Can't really think of any negatives.
jaysouth
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Cons?
Only thing that comes to mind is that I only have two of them! (and 2 3914s) (and a 908)
Shooting Padre
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I got 1913 by chance and I'm eternally happy I did. No cons, the 3rd generation autos didn't come with them. Pros, let's just say the 3rd generation autos are what autos are supposed to be. I am a wheel gun man from way back, but this is one bottom feeder I am really blessed to have in my collection. They are just good guns.
ColbyBruce
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I liked my #908 better than my #3913. I had the #3913, a RH Galco shoulder rig, four spare mags in the classifieds a month ago and got few responses, and those were low-ball offers. I am glad to see the opinion of these guns has increased lately.
681ismyfavorite
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my preference is for the 3913 NL, which i sorely miss.
Tracer_Bullet
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Pros: superb carry gun, light weight, thin, spare mags are easy to carry, reliable, easy to maintain, and very accurate.
Cons: They can be challenging to detail strip if you aren't sure of what you are doing, and S&W doesn't make 'em any more.
Quite a few have been popping up for sale around here in the last month, but the prices have been all over the board.
Cons: They can be challenging to detail strip if you aren't sure of what you are doing, and S&W doesn't make 'em any more.
Quite a few have been popping up for sale around here in the last month, but the prices have been all over the board.
Wyatt Burp
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The pros: they are very flat, shoot great, hit where you point 'em, and fit perfect in the hand.
The cons; I gave mine to my son when he got out of the Marines and don't have one anymore.
Another pro: used ones can be had around here where stuff is expensive for $425 sometimes. It's an excellent choice for a compact 9, and most come with ambi safties for lefties like me and my kid. I can't say enough good things about them.
The cons; I gave mine to my son when he got out of the Marines and don't have one anymore.
Another pro: used ones can be had around here where stuff is expensive for $425 sometimes. It's an excellent choice for a compact 9, and most come with ambi safties for lefties like me and my kid. I can't say enough good things about them.
rrockefe
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One con is that since it is out of production, repairs by the factory are virtually non-existent.
I liked my #908 better than my #3913. I had the #3913, a RH Galco shoulder rig, four spare mags in the classifieds a month ago and got few responses, and those were low-ball offers. I am glad to see the opinion of these guns has increased lately.
I keep forgetting you are that other guy on ODT . . . . . .
