3rd generation realization

[fiasconva]

I was cleaning my M&P9 and 5906 today and it just hit me. While the M&P is a nice gun it just doesn't have the class and lines of the 3rd generation 5906. The 5906 just looks better, feels better in my hand, and is just a much better quality firearm. I'll carry the M&P most of the time but that old 5906 will still get holster time. Anyone else feel the same way?

 

[fiasconva]

I was cleaning my M&P9 and 5906 today and it just hit me. While the M&P is a nice gun it just doesn't have the class and lines of the 3rd generation 5906. The 5906 just looks better, feels better in my hand, and is just a much better quality firearm. I'll carry the M&P most of the time but that old 5906 will still get holster time. Anyone else feel the same way?

 

[deanodog]

I have owned M&P9s and 9Cs but I do not like striker fired pistols. I like to see a hammer and have a hammer dropping safety. My favorites are third generation S&Ws

 

[tgwillard]

I too like the lines of the third generation models. Very happy with my 6906.

 

[Jim PHL]

Interesting timing on this thread. I was thinking just earlier today about how it seems that traditional style semi-autos (Hammer-fired, TDA, etc.) have really taken a back seat to the striker-fired polymer crowd. What had me thinking this was a line of thought about whether I have all my gun bases covered. It occurred to me that I don't own such a gun. (Striker-fired polymer.) It then occurred to me: "Why? Do I need one?" I have the "Hi-cap nine" covered with a 6906. With the 15-round mag set-up, why do I need a Glock, XD or M+P? It's funny that some styles gain such ubiquitousness (triple word score!) that it almost seems like you have to have one to have a complete collection. I've recently "rediscovered" the TDA after years of 1911-only for autos. I shoot my friends and family's Glocks, etc. well, but I won't be owning one.

 

[andyo5]

I recently bought a model 4586 DAO on Gunbroker. I wanted a DAO gun, but the polymer guns such as Glocks and M&Ps have such light DAO triggers that they struck me as being more like SA guns without any safeties. I wanted a DAO gun that felt more like revolver.

 

[KurtC]

I never had much use for any DA/SA handgun, but the Smith 3rd Generation DAO guns are state of the art. The light weight and low prices of the tupperware guns are no substitute for reliability and craftsmanship.

 

[poe]

Smith & Wesson 3rd generation...the BEST!

My 4013TSW is a STAR!

 

[fiasconva]

The M&P9 is a fine pistol and I am very satisfied with it. It points and shoots very well. But it still ain't no 5906!

 

[jed]

The only striker fired gun that I own is chambered for 22 LR.

Plastic with hammers : HK USP, Sig Pro.

Although they are not for me I would like to have Glocks, but no hammer, trigger safety pinches trigger finger and requires a lot of practice.

5906 is a really great design and is very dependable and solid. Action is smooth.

jed

 

[Firehouse]

I'd love to see S&W re-introduce some of the 3rd gen pistols in the "Classic" line. Sans IL of course.

 

[Camprunner]

I think in good time you will see it but they will charge you big $$ for one.

 

[117]

Yes I am sure they will be costly but i believe worth it.The entire TSW line of pistols would really be nice to see in that catalog again. As they were the very best of S&W ,instead of some of that plastic crap

 

[tinfinger]

Polymer has its advantages. But you can get a polymer pistol anytime. Get the old-school forged steel while you can.

 

[Murray]

I cleaned and lubed up my 3913 today for the time in awhile I mean total break down. And with some gun grease on the springs and action man it smoothed it up alot

 

[88tc]

I was cleaning my M&P9 and 5906 today and it just hit me. While the M&P is a nice gun it just doesn't have the class and lines of the 3rd generation 5906. The 5906 just looks better, feels better in my hand, and is just a much better quality firearm. I'll carry the M&P most of the time but that old 5906 will still get holster time. Anyone else feel the same way?

Uhh.., that's one reason why I'll never buy a M&P. Dude, I can find 5906, 459, etc. for nearly half the price of a new M&P. Now days people are crazy for the latest plastic fantastic pistol. Maybe it's just me, but when I look at a M&P, it looks like the trigger might snap off because it's so flimmsy. That's just the impression I get from looking at one. I'm sure they are great pistols. If I do purchase another polymer frame pistol, it will be an XD.

 

[MWB]

The disconnector is plastic and the sear is also MIM on the more recent guns. With a little patience and basic mechanical aptitude, the parts are easily changed - finding them is the primary problem. I routinely do this to any Third Gen. pistol that comes my way. My 'stash' seems to be shrinking...

 

[fiasconva]

88, have you actually fired one yet? Dude, you just may be pleasantly surprised at what great quality the M&P is. Shoot one before you make any judgements.

 

[kbm6893]

The M&P feels very nice in my hand, and if I was in the market for a polymer striker fired gun, the M&P would beat Glock and XD, but I would much rather have a metal gun with a hammer. Plastic guns just do not have the same feel of quality and craftsmanship than metal ones do. If I was given an M&P, I'd sell it for a 5906 or a 6906.

 

[88tc]

88, have you actually fired one yet? Dude, you just may be pleasantly surprised at what great quality the M&P is. Shoot one before you make any judgements.

I haven't shot one. Like I said previously, I'm sure they are great pistols. They are just not for me.