6906 or 5906

[heekma]

Hello,

If you're simply looking to buy a handgun for self defense around your home, the 5906 is the best choice. If you're looking at a CCW piece, the 6906 is the better choice, but as good as the 6906 is, climate, comfort and consistency trumps all in that regard. The 6906 is a fine sidearm, but there are other choices that are still lighter, easier to conceal and therefore more likely to be carried, day in and day out for the average CCW user.

I have a 5906. It is the most reliable sidearm I have ever owned or fired. 4,000+ rounds and not a single malfunction of any kind. Accuracy is on par or better than most current offerings from other manufacturers.

Best,

Heekma

 

[MDB1056]

As most here have said you can't go wrong with any of these. I have a 908 and a 6906 and love them both. Carry the 908 as love the single stack thinness but the 6906 will carry very well too. Both are exceptional shooters and have never hiccupped on any sort of ammo.

 

[Mosinguy]

Don't know how you will carry, but I have a Galls leather OWB holster for my 5906 and I barely feel it when I carry Nothing like having 17 rounds on your side.

 

[ConquestN98858]

I prefer the 6906

My personal preference would be the S&W 6906...

 

[VTHokiesDuckHunter]

Don't know how you will carry, but I have a Galls leather OWB holster for my 5906 and I barely feel it when I carry Nothing like having 17 rounds on your side.

You beat me to it! I also sometimes carry my 5906. I use a Galco OWB ("Cop Model") and a really good holster belt. The belt makes a big differnce. All day comfort, no problem.

Most of the time though, I like to carry IWB. Then its's an alloy framed, single stack 4014 or 3913 in a TT Gunleather IWB. Absolute concealed carry perfection!

 

[deanodog]

Get both but be careful as they are addictive. If you want a double stack that is a little slimmer there is the 6946 double action only. The 3953 is a DAO single stack that is very nice to carry.

 

[TexasRover]

The only issue I would have with the 6906 for concealed carry is the double stack design would be wider than say the single stack 3913. Still would be a viable gun for CCW.

I've been training in holster draw (among othre tactical kinds of stuff) recently using my Makarov, the wife's Mdl 39-2 and just last night my new-to-me Mdl 6906. All OWB holsters.

I found that my shooting improved vastly with the 6906, and - surprisingly - I noticed little difference in the concealability of it compared top the 39-2.

The extra four rounds is a very definite improvement.

 

[dfg1947]

As JTA said, they are both great guns.

I carried a 6906 as a duty gun and loved it. I never had a FTF or an issue. It will shoot as well as 99% of the people shooting it can. It's small enough for CCW as well. I have my wife carrying one, that says it all. I will warn you, buy one and you will soon have 3. They are addictive. I've found them for as little as $275 on the web, there is nothing even close to that gun for that amount of money anywhere.

Where on the web did you find a 6906 for $275?

 

[Birds Away]

If you are having trouble finding a 6906 you might consider the its 2nd gen relative the 469. They are very inexpensive online and have all the wonderful traits of the 6906. I have had two 6906s and two 469s. Never any issues with any of them. All were good, reliable and accurate shooters. As for the weight of the 5906, you might think about the much harder to find but considerably lighter 5903.

 

[Barefootdog]

The 6906 is lighter due mostly to the alloy frame.

The two guns are not that much different in size.

The 6906 barrel and handle are each about 1/2" shorter than the 5906.

With factory grips on the 5906 rather than Hogues the percieved difference is more about the weight rather than the size.

Crimson Trace grips are available for the 5906. They are not available for the 6906.

.....best answer is get one of each.

 

[DrewZFoster]

I own both....6906. smaller, shoots great, lighter.

 

[CCWKY]

Centerfire Systems has about 16 as of right now on their website for 299.00 Choice of 5906 or 6906 police trade ins.

 

[bgdv1]

i have both and the 6906 is definately easier to carry. as far as width my 6906 is exactly the same width as my single stack sig 239 and 6906 is lighter also.

 

[o3rugby1]

Get them Both to be on the safe side..

 

[woolworth1911]

I have a 6906. Its a great carry gun.

 

[red_12]

I can't speak to the 6906, but I bought a 5906 in 1992. Carried it with me in the military overseas and it survived the elements. I put (on average) 50 rounds a month through it, and it's still as accurate, reliable and comfortable as the day I got it. I don't use it as a CCW, it's primarily a practice/range piece.

 

[akguy1985]

I've never owned a 5906 but i had a 6906 and liked it alot.

 

[rockus]

Missed that sale on 6906 at centerfire,still looking

 

[dfg1947]

Ready to purchase my first 9mm automatic. Looking at either 5906 or 6906 for personal protection at home and on the road. Not planning to carry as a CCW, but do plan to get license. What would be your recommendation?

 

[RUN2424]

My wife shoot my 469 and yesterday she traded her XDM 9mm for a 6906. Great little compacts..