and exactly why did I trade my 6906?

[ab4ka]

A couple of weeks ago I bought back my sweet little 6906 that I traded off year or so ago. As God is my witness I don't know what posessed me to trade it away in the first place. I liked it when I got it.

Anyhow, I got it back, and I finally got to go shooting with it this past Saturday, and it's just as sweet as I remember. I put about 300 flawless rounds through it. Now I just can't wait for my Crossbreed Supertuck to arrive so I can use it for a CCW.

This is the second S&W (the other being my 19-4) that I've been fortunate enough to be able to get back after trading them away. Hopefully I've learned my lesson

 

[Srigs]

You need to be quiet about 69xx guns so the price does not go up until I pick up a couple more of them.

 

[deanodog]

I traded mine once but I now have two of them back plus a 6946 DAO. They are my favorites of the 3rd gen pistols.

 

[kcode]

The only acceptable reason to ever sell or trade a 6906 would be trading it on a 3913. Glad to see you got it back.

 

[tgwillard]

Got my 6906 just over a year ago. Would not part with it.

 

[azasadny]

I'll never get rid of mine...

I'll never get rid of mine... Posts like this have convinced me to keep them all!

 

[mlk18]

You know that expression "I forgot more stuff by lunch than you ever knew"? Well I have stupidly traded off more S&W's than most forum members will ever own! By the way that's not bragging, it's self admonishment.

 

[ab4ka]

I can assure you this one isn't leaving my stable again!

 

[snw19_357]

Don't feel bad. I've done that too but bought it back the first chance I had. 69xx pistols are sweet little handguns.

 

[kbm6893]

The only acceptable reason to ever sell or trade a 6906 would be trading it on a 3913. Glad to see you got it back.

I almost agree, except another acceptable excuse is trading towards a CS9. I had a 3913 once and traded it for a 6906, thinking they would carry the same. They didn't. More times than not, the 6906 was left in the safe because I still perceived it as being too big for comfortable IWB carry. So I bought a CS9. WOW! Even better than the 3913 was. Slimmer, shorter, and lighter. It's a dream to carry. never an excuse to leave it at home now.

 

[zerbertz]

I love my 6906. I received it as a birthday gift 2 years ago and will never part with it. I let a 4013 go that I`m still kicking myself over...never again!

 

[deanodog]

I got started in trading on 3rd gen. and ended up with......

 

[hemiram]

I traded my 6906 for a 686, and instantly regretted it. I got a nice chunk of change when I sold it, and another 6906 is on my list. Every S&W I've had, except for the 686, I've wanted back, especially my Model 28, the first S&W revolver I've had.

 

[Shooting Padre]

I don't have a 6906, but I do have a 6906 hammer in my 3913. These 3rd gen guns are just terrific. Maybe someday I can own the whole 6906 too.

 

[MR.G]

Found my like new 6906 about two years ago. Would not part with it unless I could trade even for a 5906 in the same condition.

 

[jbg]

I have had 3 6906's. The first had the magazine safety break after firing just 3 rounds. Couldn't pull the slide back, remove the magazine nor pull the trigger. I sent it back to S&W, and in less than a week had a brand new one. This time the same thing happened after firing 5 rounds. Again, S&W replaced it promptly. The 3rd one I traded immediately.

 

[Out West]

I have had 3 6906's. The first had the magazine safety break after firing just 3 rounds. Couldn't pull the slide back, remove the magazine nor pull the trigger. I sent it back to S&W, and in less than a week had a brand new one. This time the same thing happened after firing 5 rounds. Again, S&W replaced it promptly. The 3rd one I traded immediately.

Unlike the OP, I'm guessing that you aren't looking to reacquire your long ago traded 6906. Am I right?

I've owned a few of them over the years. Still retain one and won't trade or sell it. I don't carry it that often anymore, but truely like the pistol. BTW, by means I no longer recall, I have several different top ends for mine. Plain sights, night sights and adjustable sights. Pretty cool.

Out
West

 

[jbg]

You have guessed correctly. I have a lot of respect for S&W's customer service. Quality control, not so much. The pity is I really liked the way the 6906 felt in my hand and thought it was just a damn fine looking pistol. I never had the chance to fire one for long enough to have anything positive to say about it's functioning.

 

[EBUTTS]

I can understand. Mine is a 9.5 out of 10 with zero holster wear. Incredible shape! I really like mine too. Its the only S&W auto that i have. Im really into Glocks but Im reluctant to give this one up. It looks and shoots like nothing else that i own.