5906 from CDNN, still a good deal?

[Garpo]

Are the recent pistols being shipped still in good/very good condition?

So far, most buyers seem to be happy with what they have received, I'm seriously considering ordering one while they're still available. However, I'm thinking that CDNN must have shipped a ton of these over the past couple of years and they should be getting down to the bottom of the barrel. $299 plus shipping is still one heck of a deal to pay if the condition warrants it.

 

[heekma]

Hi Garpo,

The recent 5906s I've handled ranged from "good" condition-grips showing a fair amount of small dings, frame and slide some holster scuffs and a few minor surface scratches-to "excellent" condition-grips showing very little if any wear and the frame and slide showing very minor holster wear.

All regardless of cosmetic condition seemed to be in excellent mechanical condition with clean bores.

Even if some have had a few thousand rounds through them, I'd expect the barrel to last for 40k rounds+ and the frame and slide at least double or triple that with tentative ease.

Bottom line: An American made semi auto with a forged barrel, frame and slide, chambered in a round that the gun is over built to handle for $299 is a steal.

Get one. Heck, pick up two if funds allow!

Best,

Heekma

 

[kbm6893]

Mine came in excellent shape. The rubbr Hogue's were a bit chewed up, but I was gonna toss them anyway. I replaced the with factory straight Delrin grips, which are perfect for me. I'd rate mine at 90% or better. I just wish it had the stainless hammer and trigger. Mine has the black.

 

[heekma]

KBM,

FWIW, every single 3rd Gen. I've shot with the MIM hammer and trigger were noticeably smoother-and because of that I'm sure-at least seemed lighter than versions with the stainless trigger and hammer.

Best,

Heekma

 

[WW5906]

There's always the PC 3rd gen action tune, which I believe includes spring replacement. So worst case scenario is a tuned 5906 for $399. it's hard to overstate what a bargain that is.

 

[Smee78]

I am happy with my purchase, I got two for my sons.

 

[Craig19]

I picked up this 5906 that I ordered from CDNN for my father last night from my FFL. It was rated as "Very Good" condition on the box.

The Good: Internals look great, I don't think this gun was shot a lot at all. The Hogue grips appear to be brand new. It came with a factory Hi-cap magazine.

The Bad: There is pitting under the grips, not a lot, but its there. The previous owner attempted to polish the trigger and the hammer, and both of those look horrible. There was even rust on the trigger itself.

Overall, I think this is a great pistol for the money. I can't see rating a pistol with pitting on it as "Very Good", but I can live with that.

Here are the picks of what it looked like last night.

 

[deanodog]

Here is one that I got when they first advertised the 299 price. Someone had polished it a little and I finished it. An excellent value in my opinion.

 

[blujax01]

In the context of "Very good" (for a cop trade) I think you all did well.

 

[Craig19]

Did yours have any pitting under the grips?

 

[deanodog]

Did yours have any pitting under the grips?

No pits anywhere

 

[Craig19]

Nice! Yours looks great, btw.

 

[1299]

I haven't downloaded the CDNN catalog in awhile. Is the $299 deal still going on?

 

[Rangerscott]

I haven't downloaded the CDNN catalog in awhile. Is the $299 deal still going on?

Yes. $299 for the 5906 and $329 for the 6906.

I got my 5906 from Widener's for $275. Didnt feel like paying $300 + tax + shipping through CDNN since I'm in Texas. I got mine in last week and it's missing the right side safety lever. I feeling it's gonna suck big time trying to find a replacement. Plus the tiny tiny spring and plunger that holds the knob on.

 

[1299]

Yes. $299 for the 5906 and $329 for the 6906.

I got my 5906 from Widener's for $275. Didnt feel like paying $300 + tax + shipping through CDNN since I'm in Texas. I got mine in last week and it's missing the right side safety lever. I feeling it's gonna suck big time trying to find a replacement. Plus the tiny tiny spring and plunger that holds the knob on.

Hmm...maybe I'll pass then.

 

[Rangerscott]

Hmm...maybe I'll pass then.

Never hurts to call them.

 

[rogo123]

I have 5906 from CDNN. It is in excellent condition. I shoot a little +P+
and Win. NATO which is why I like this gun.

Get one! CDNN also has the 6906, which I'm considering but am apprehensive about the "good" condition. Anyone have one?

 

[Hill_Country]

I have 5906 from CDNN. It is in excellent condition. I shoot a little +P+
and Win. NATO which is why I like this gun.

Get one! CDNN also has the 6906, which I'm considering but am apprehensive about the "good" condition. Anyone have one?

Got a 6906 from CDNN a couple of months ago and couldn't believe the great condition. Not a scratch and no appreciable wear. Actually, there was no evidence it had ever been cleaned, either, but I can live with that. <G>

 

[Craig19]

My 6906 is from CDNN and it was in great shape. I did get it last May.

 

[rod330]

I've ordered a few police trade-in guns over the years from CDNN and been happy. Yesterday I picked up two of their "select" 5906 guns at $339 and was disappointed with the condition. One had a lot of deep pitting under the grips, especially near the bottom of the mainspring. They came with new Hogue grips. I don't know if CDNN employees installed the grips but the pitting would have been obvious. The slides and frames had a number of obvious marks so I sure wouldn't call these "select" by any stretch of the imagination. I guess they're near the bottom of the barrel with the 3rd generation police trade-ins. I would never recommend these to anybody so buyer beware. For not much more, you can pick up a brand new Stoeger Cougar as a truck gun.