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[ucidad06]

Just looking for info on my dad"s model 659
ser # TABxxxx
looks like its in very good shape
I am a retired Marine
have several guns, P89. Springfield XD9, CZ 75 PCR
this 659 is a nice pistol and have not shot it yet, only thing I would like to do is make the front sight easier to see, its a fixed post
can anyone tell me what year it was made?

 

[mrsig]

Welcome from Tampa

 

[C Islander]

Welcome from Ohio!!

 

[Targets Guy]

In the neighborhood of 1984. In Mar of 84 S&W began three letter prefixes for all products including auto loaders. 1984 s/n listed in edition 3 of the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson were TAA1985 - TAD9549.

I hate three letter prefixes because they followed no rules.

Oops, welcome to the forum.

 

[snuffy51]

Welcome from Tennessee.

 

[ucidad06]

Thanks
that helps.
Going to the range Monday and see how she handles

 

[MCorps0311]

Welcome from KY.

 

[OLDSTER]

Welcome from North Dakota

 

[coachray]

Welcome from Cincinnati

 

[PJO1425]

Put some whiteout on the front sight, might have to reapply occasionally, I was always shooting low and it helped me a lot.

 

[S&W Oldtimer]

Welcome from Va.

 

[MSG Glenn]

Welcome from Wisconsin!

 

[rwt1405]

Welcome from Delaware!

 

[Bill In Texas]

Welcome to the Neighborhood!

 

[ucidad06]

Thanks
any clue to the agr of this pistol
ser # TABxxxx?

 

[islamoradamark]

welcome from South Florida

 

[snubbyfan]

 

[lrrifleman]

Welcome from the Pine Barrens of Southern New Jersey.

Thank you for your service.

 

[Muss Muggins]

Welcome from the bootheel of Missouri . . .

 

[ucidad06]

Took it to the range
shoot like a dream
out shoots the glocks
has one issue, decocker works sometimes.. sear release lever worn or slide ?

 

[Rustyt1953]

When I first got my 6906, the decocker was sporadic. It had some gunk build up, which I cleaned out, and it has worked ever since.

I hope it's as simple as that for you.

And, welcome.

 

[ucidad06]

Prefer a seat release lever and will install it Saturday. Either way I will have the frame disassembled and will clean it very good

 

[fyimo]

Welcome to the forum from Arkansas

 

[ucidad06]

Replaced the sear release lever today. Works perfectly
One more range time then add to my ccw

 

[jimbo728]

Welcome from New Hampshire!
The 659 is a beautiful auto and great shooter. All steel construction
so you can shoot warmer NATO ammo, +p or anything im 9mm.
Another vote for white out or liquid paper. A little dab will do ya.
I have a 559 from 82.
Yours is post 83.
Others will chime in for sure.
Jim

 

[pawncop]

Welcome from Texas ucisad06. Great forum for all things S&W, have fun, learn lots, share what you know.