6906 score and questions.

[cabezaverde]

You guys are so bad on my fun money fund.

After listening to how everyone loves their 6906, I had to buy one at the show today.

Don't think I did too badly. The gun is in excellent condition, with 2 mags, the box and papers for $400 OTD.

Has anyone tried shooting cast bullets in one of these?

That makes this my 3rd generation Smith.

What is the best route to a better SA pull on the Gen 3 guns in general? Are trigger jobs done on these, or just springs?

 

[philipk]

You guys are so bad on my fun money fund.

After listening to how everyone loves their 6906, I had to buy one at the show today.

Don't think I did too badly. The gun is in excellent condition, with 2 mags, the box and papers for $400 OTD.

Has anyone tried shooting cast bullets in one of these?

That makes this my 3rd generation Smith.

What is the best route to a better SA pull on the Gen 3 guns in general? Are trigger jobs done on these, or just springs?

About ten years ago I had Novaks do a trigger job on a 6906 and later a 4506. I was very pleased.

http://www.novaksights.com/function_options.htm#SMITH_&_WESSON

Unfortunately, I traded the 6906 on the 4506. I wish I had it back.

 

[philipk]

BTW

I have no first hand knowledge on their service, but don't forget that S&W Performance Center will also do work on 3rd generation handguns.

Precision Gunsmithing - Smith & Wesson

 

[Forsmithers]

cabezaverde, I'm sure you will be very pleased with your 6906 for years to come! Back in the day when I didn't reload my own ammo and lead bullets were cheaper I used to shoot lead in my 6906 with no problems. You'll need to do a good job cleaning the barrel after shooting but cast bullets should be fine.

Some people advocate that after shooting lead bullets through a barrel you can end your shooting session with shooting some jacketed ammo and that will help to clear the lands and grooves of lead. I've also read that some people feel this is not an accurate statement so I'll let you be your own judge of this.

I currently shoot hard cast bullets in my .45's and in my revolvers. The 9mm and .40 guns are now on jacketed bullet diets. One big consideration between lead bullets and jacketed is also airborne lead exposure. If you are shooting outside you should be OK. Just make sure you do a good job washing your hands and clothes in cold water when you are done. Indoor range shooting with lead bullets definitely is a higher risk of health hazards due to the airborne lead.

The other concern in this day in age is $$. Lead bullets are far cheaper than jacketed so you've got several things to consider. Good luck and happy shooting with that 6906!

 

[C/O]

Congrats on your find.

 

[Center Villian]

I really like my 6906, But I have only used jacketed ammo. I have never had a malfunction with it. I clean every gun very well after a shooting session. It just makes sense to take care of them. I would like to find some cast bullets for it just to see how well they would work. I don't reload yet but I want to learn. Maybe some day.

Sammy

 

[cabezaverde]

I have been casting for years, hence my question. I can't remember the last time I shot jacketed through a pistol.

I made up some dummy rounds tonight and tried them. They fed through the mag very slick.

 

[deanodog]

I have just began shooting cast bullets in my 5906 and 6906. So far so good. I try not to push much over 1000fps and have not had any leading. The bullets have a brinell hardness of 18.

 

[M29since14]

I think you will find cast bullets work acceptably in your 6906, for close-range practice. They do in mine, anyway. Beyond 50-feet, accuracy seems to suffer.

I do get a fair amount of leading. My barrel may be a bit rough. It has that appearance. Anyway, the gun functions fine and doesn't do anything that concerns me beyond the leading, which I am careful not to neglect.

None of my S&W 9x19 autos care for reduced loads, in terms of accuracy, so my loads are in the 1100 f/s range using HS-6 (~124 gr. bullet weight). I have thought of trying a heavier bullet, which would drop the velocity back accordingly, but at present do not have a 147-or-thereabouts bullet intended for the 9mm.