5906 vs. G19 comparison

[Badkarma 1]

Another take on it

So I recently bought a brand new Gen4 G17 (18DAI, put the rock down!), with the idea to have a modern, NEW, pistol, with a massive parts distribution outlet to back it up should something break.
So off to the range I go with the new 17 and just for the heck of it, I brought my old 5946 since it needed a workout.
The 17 did good, smooth, accurate, no BTF, and the trigger was pretty good, and the new spring set up really does calm down the "pop" of the recoil. In total I put 200 rounds thru it thus far.

Satisfied, I dug out the old 5946 and let fly: the trigger while heavier is smoother, accuracy was slightly better with the range fodder, no malfs AT ALL, but what got me was how well behaved it was in recoil. Just a little bounce or tap and right back on target! I only put 100 rounds thru it since its closing on 5,000 and needs new springs.

I shoot TDA pistols better since its what I'm used too, but these DAO are damn nice though!
Bottom line, pays your money and takes your choice, but give some good lube, a handful of spare parts, mags, and I'll take any 5900 into combat!
And the 5906 just logged 500 trouble free rounds. And the G17...he lives in his box for now. I don't mind scratches or dings on my Smiths, they are service pistols after all and meant to get used.
So while there's nothin wrong with the Glock, there is indeed somethin about these Smiths that keep me comin back to them. Be it looks, moxy, or just that 40 plus years of gettin the job done!
Dale

 

[18DAI]

No rocks here Badkarma 1. The 17 is a fine pistol in its own right.......if you like that sort of thing and better than anything the current company calling itself S&W is making today.

But I am like you and shoot TDA pistols better. I also prefer a hammer fired, metal framed TDA, to a striker fired plastic gun.

And I'm not embarrased when someone sees a 3rd gen gun in my holster.

Enjoy your new Glock Badkarma 1! Best regards, 18DAI

 

[Badkarma 1]

No rocks here Badkarma 1. The 17 is a fine pistol in its own right.......if you like that sort of thing and better than anything the current company calling itself S&W is making today.

But I am like you and shoot TDA pistols better. I also prefer a hammer fired, metal framed TDA, to a striker fired plastic gun.

And I'm not embarrased when someone sees a 3rd gen gun in my holster.

Enjoy your new Glock Badkarma 1! Best regards, 18DAI

That's gonna be kinda hard since I sold it today!
Now too find a 6906!
Dale

 

[Jaymo]

The Smith trigger is much better than the Glock.

Glocks have HORRIBLE triggers and everyone knew it when they first hit our shores.
Gaston Glock has done a great job ob BSing shooters into thinking his guns have acceptable trigger pulls.

I feel sorry for these younger shooters who know nothing but Combat Tupperware.

I've made my son shoot all of mine.

My Ruger SR9 has a much better factory trigger than a Glock, and he still prefers my K and L frame triggers to it.

He likes the SR for the hi-cap cool factor and all that **** that made wondernines popular.
I like it. It's been a great gun. I like my Combat Masterpiece better.
More fun to shoot.

Have shot many Glock frame sizes and calibers.
The 10mm and .45 fit my hand as poorly as a ParaOrd. Felt like holding a brick.
The 9s and .40s fit much better, except for the mag release of the first 3 generations of "perfection" (LOL-perfection that requires multiple generations and recalls that are dishonestly referred to as "upgrades").

The first 3 gens have a mag release that bites my trigger finger (Southpaw).
None of them have a grip angle or trigger pull that feel right.

The XD seems to have the best OEM trigger pull.
The M&P feels the best in the hand.
Smith did their homework on the ergonomics of it.

The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gen Smith autos are classics.
There are things about them I don't care for, well one thing-slide mounted safety, but I won't pass up one for a good price.

 

[gnappi]

I too like my 5906 TSW over any Glock I've ever shot. But this IS a S&W forum so I expect bias to lean that way

 

[gnappi]

"The Smith trigger is much better than the Glock."

Definitely agree

"The first 3 gens have a mag release that bites my trigger finger (Southpaw)."

If you order a 745 mag button that goes away

"There are things about them I don't care for, well one thing-slide mounted safety, but I won't pass up one for a good price."

Most don't like them, but carry it with the safety off and it's no problem

 

[Arik]

I have both too and prefer the G19. I get roughly the same accuracy. The 5946 is more so but not enough to matter past competition. They hold the same amount of ammo but the G19 is lighter and easier to carry all day. But what really gets me is that I'm not a fan of thin flat grips that are on the S&Ws. I hate them. I like Hogue rubber with an arched back strap. And what I hate even more is tracking down parts. If it doesn't have what I'm looking for I don't buy.

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[Miami_JBT]

I used to own a 5906 and right now currently own a 5926. I don't find the steel series heavy. But then again I also carry a GLOCK 22 every day at work. Off duty I rotate between all my handguns so one day I carry a GLOCK 29 and maybe the next day it is a 64-2 and after that a Colt 1911 Combat Commander.

As for the comparison between a GLOCK 19. I find the compact perfect in the 2nd gen GLOCK series. The 3rd gen just didn't work due to finger groves. If I can find another 2nd gen GLOCK 19 I will snatch ot up. My 5926 is a great carry piece and I feel very confident with it.