Any love for thumb decocker models? 5926/6926

If S&W had ever made a 3913 with a frame mounted decocker, I'd buy one just for the novelty.

If I wanted a gun designed from the ground up with a frame mounted decocker I'd buy a Sig 239.

Actually, I considered adding of those to my collection, but decided not to.

I'm pretty used to the slide mounted decocker, so what's the point.

Both my pre rail 3913TSW and CS9S came with ambi slide mounted safety/decockers. Both have been replaced with single side safety/decocker because it does thin the slide. Plus, I got tired of the right side lever chewing through my shirts when I wore the shirts untucked during hot weather.
 
I picked up this 4026 a while back because I like the uniqueness of the frame mounted decocker models. Yes, parts availability is an issue compared to my 5906 and CHP4006, and disassembly/reassembly other than the basic breakdown doesn't sound like a fun task.
That said, for me it does have better decocker "reachability" and its short production run gives it an interesting history. I don't necessarily prefer it over my others, but I'm glad I bought it. There's always something enjoyable about finding an uncommon model in decent shape that's not overpriced.
I know a lot of these went to the KCPD and most of their early ones are nicely marked on the RH side. It's really not one to be lettered but I'm curious if the VAD prefix was known to have been shipped to them.

Todd
 

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Probably why Sig sold millions of pistols with a de-cocker that actually worked. They beat S&W to the market by at least 10 years. Hard to catch up. We all know about Glock and the striker market, right?
 
Love it, best design out there IMHO.

Have had a 1076 for maybe 25 years and love it. I passed up on a 4026 maybe 15 years ago and am kicking myself to this day for doing so, it was an excellent price, can't remember why I didn't buy it. I passed on a 5926, but it was more than I wanted to pay. If I was to come across a 4026 again or a 6926, I might have to come out of the wallet.

Rosewood
 
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My very first handgun was a Smith & Wesson model 39 and I bought at the Tulsa gun show back in 1979 when I was 20 years old. It was a beautiful, accurate, and reliable gun, but when I started shooting 1911s in IPSC competition, I said goodbye to it and became a big cocked and locked fan. When I later tried a Sig 226 with decococker I thought that was was the perfect pistol, for a purely defensive handgun. But later heard of several law enforcement people in very intense situations re-holster their gun cocked, because they forgot to decock. The Sig had a light short, trigger pull and that made me pretty nervous . Since Smith & Wesson has improved the trigger on their M&P guns like my 10 mm with manual safety I really feel like that's the best of all worlds for me. I still like my 1911, Browning hi power, and CZ 75, but my M&P and my Sig 365s are my go-to defensive handguns and my only gun with a DeCocker is my Bersa Thunder 22 pistol.
 
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LostintheOzone said:
Probably why Sig sold millions of pistols with a de-cocker that actually worked. They beat S&W to the market by at least 10 years. Hard to catch up. We all know about Glock and the striker market, right?
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This is an interesting statement. Why do you say the S&W decocker does not work? Personal experience? If so what was it? I related my experience above watching and/or shooting a lot of rounds go through decocker S&Ws without a failure. So my experience is they DO work.
 
rosewood said:
I would buy it and make it my EDC.

Rosewood
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The 6926 isn't a huge gun, but it is still thicker than most of the modern slim 9mms that are among the most popular concealed carry guns today.

I concur that a 3913 with a decocker would fill that role well.
 
toddimusnimski said:
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That said, for me it does have better decocker "reachability" and its short production run gives it an interesting history. ... There's always something enjoyable about finding an uncommon model in decent shape that's not overpriced.
I know a lot of these went to the KCPD and most of their early ones are nicely marked on the RH side. It's really not one to be lettered but I'm curious if the VAD prefix was known to have been shipped to them.

Todd
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I bought this clean example in 2011 (March 2000 ship date) knowing it was uncommon (not "rare"). It's enjoyable to shoot. I think the de-cock motion feels a bit long, but I don't have anything to compare it with, having never encountered a Sig. I can't access my safe at the moment, but I think it has double-strike capability ??
 

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NewLiberty said:
The 6926 isn't a huge gun, but it is still thicker than most of the modern slim 9mms that are among the most popular concealed carry guns today.

I concur that a 3913 with a decocker would fill that role well.
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I have a 6904, but don't carry because I can't find a grip that makes it fit my hand. Factory are too hard to grip, hogues are too fat.
 
I find it funny that everybody talks about the frame mounted decocker allowing them to maintain their shooting grip. I've never been in LE, but I'm not decocking my gun until it's clear that the perp is coughing up enough blood to mean the ambulance better hurry up. At that stage, a shooting grip won't be needed.
 
I am not really a fan of Smith 3rd gen pistols, but I like 10mm and as an Sig fanboy, it's only natural I prefer 3rd gens with the frame decocker, ergo, I own a 1076. After finding a 4536 yesterday, I now have two with frame decockers. Wish they made a 1036. :D
 

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Only have 1026 and 1076 here for decocker models. Love em! I would jump on a 5926 if one popped up.

Also very surprised at the 1086 DAO trigger and would buy other 3rd Gen S&W DAO if presented with the opportunity.
 
Just got a 5926; nice gun but as some said parts such as grips are impossible to find. Anyone know where to get replacement factory grips please let me know.

Will be sending it to S7 Customs next week after I get my tax refund back.
 
Sevens, you ain't a-kiddin'

Took apart my 1076.
Took weeks to put that dadgum decocker "Together Again."
I mean, it wasn't a 24/7 effort. But it wasn't fun either.
Learn something, though: Never again!

Later.
 
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