I have been shooting a Sig P226 for the last 5 years. I am into aesthetics and I have always liked S&W pistols for their looks. I have recently become fixated on the 5906 and keep kicking myself for missing out on the CDNN sale last fall. Now I was reading about the 910 in a recent thread and it looks pretty similar to the 5906. I see the backstrap is straight on the 910. I am curious about a comparison other than aesthetics. Thank you.
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I have been shooting a Sig P226 for the last 5 years. I am into aesthetics and I have always liked S&W pistols for their looks. I have recently become fixated on the 5906 and keep kicking myself for missing out on the CDNN sale last fall. Now I was reading about the 910 in a recent thread and it looks pretty similar to the 5906. I see the backstrap is straight on the 910. I am curious about a comparison other than aesthetics. Thank you.
Jon96
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They are similar pistols, but there are some differences. The barrel lacks a lug, plastic guide rod, single decock/safety(which I prefer), and the frame and slide have less machining which gives it a square Glock-like appearance in a way. They also have plastic sights (Trijicon makes night sights for them).
You can swap out the guide rod for a steel one from 59xx series. They share the same mags and various grips.
You can swap out the guide rod for a steel one from 59xx series. They share the same mags and various grips.
anchors
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Instead of the 910,get a 915,I think you will be very happy.
I am partially optimistic that my patience will be rewarded with an as close to new as possible 5906. I have looked at many 5906 pictures. I see versions with black triggers and hammers and others with silver/stainless. Does that indicate an approximate time of production?
Yes, it does. The different triggers are a production series variation.
I own early examples of both pistols.
The silver (flash chromed) hammer and trigger indicate early production, and forged parts on the 5906.
The "hollow" hammer spur on a 910 indicates late production. The later production pistols incorporate MIM parts, EDM rifling ect.
My 910 has thousands of rounds through it. It is not a bullseye pistol, but is combat accurate, and bet your life reliable. I carried it at a former agency for a few years, when we were forced to go to semi autos. Great pistol. IMHO, I would look for used. The 910 is not worth the current asking price for new. It is a superb $350 to $375 pistol, and a good $400 to $425 pistol. I would not pay more for one, regardless of how much I like them. I did swap out the 910's plastic guide rod for a 5906 metal guide rod. That tightened up the groups.
The 5906 I own has been very reliable and is slightly more accurate than my 910. It is also heavy. Nothing a good belt and holster can't overcome, but heavy enough that I don't carry it on the job.
I found a 6904 slide, and mounted it on the 5906 frame. A homemade, two tone 5906 SSV. I really enjoy shooting that pistol. Hope this helps. Regards 18DAI.
The silver (flash chromed) hammer and trigger indicate early production, and forged parts on the 5906.
The "hollow" hammer spur on a 910 indicates late production. The later production pistols incorporate MIM parts, EDM rifling ect.
My 910 has thousands of rounds through it. It is not a bullseye pistol, but is combat accurate, and bet your life reliable. I carried it at a former agency for a few years, when we were forced to go to semi autos. Great pistol. IMHO, I would look for used. The 910 is not worth the current asking price for new. It is a superb $350 to $375 pistol, and a good $400 to $425 pistol. I would not pay more for one, regardless of how much I like them. I did swap out the 910's plastic guide rod for a 5906 metal guide rod. That tightened up the groups.
The 5906 I own has been very reliable and is slightly more accurate than my 910. It is also heavy. Nothing a good belt and holster can't overcome, but heavy enough that I don't carry it on the job.
I found a 6904 slide, and mounted it on the 5906 frame. A homemade, two tone 5906 SSV. I really enjoy shooting that pistol. Hope this helps. Regards 18DAI.
gatorhugger
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Last time I checked CDNN still had some 5906 with the square trigger for $379 if you really want one.
Big Lou
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