Availability of 3rd Gen guns?
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carbuncle
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They're pretty rare in Western WA, but they do always seem to pop up when I don't have the cash to buy one. As far as I know only one local agency, Bellevue, issued them into the 90s so there has never been a big surplus supply in the market here. I had to order both my 5906s, but I did find my 6906 locally a couple of years ago.
Plenty of them in central Alabama. Most in gun shops and pawn shops are a bit overpriced, but I haven't tried to haggle with them. CDNN still seems to have the 5906's for $300 or less.
I got a 5943 w/ six 15rd mags for sale on a somewhat local forum and I have gotten no bites? It surprises me because the state it's in is quite restrictive on guns and has a 10 rd mag limit if not presently registered in the state.
Badkarma 1
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Siversmok3 said it right! Here in I'll. You do see a lot more 3rd Gens floating around. Some or former police guns, and some are like new.
I think it has a lot to do with the fact that at one time S&W pretty much owned the LEO market here, beside the ISP I know that both St. Clair and Madison county sheriff deputies carried Smiths as did E.St.Louis PD. For whatever reason the Midwest was at one time S&W country. Dale
I think it has a lot to do with the fact that at one time S&W pretty much owned the LEO market here, beside the ISP I know that both St. Clair and Madison county sheriff deputies carried Smiths as did E.St.Louis PD. For whatever reason the Midwest was at one time S&W country. Dale
RightArm
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When I was looking for them a few months ago, all I found was 2 overpriced 4003s in one of the larger gun shops. This shop specializes in collector's guns, but that really just means used. I asked one of the 10 or so salesman about some other 3rd gens and he looked confused for a few seconds.
gunny4053
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Around here, it's feast or famine. There may be 4 or 5 available, then they just disappear and remain unseen for months until the next batch comes out of hiding.
That's the worst, especially if the "salesman" is someone under 30, you ask them if they have any "3rd gen S&W Autos" or even specific model numbers, "645", 4506, 5906, etc. and all you get is a deer and headlights look. And then, if you are lucky thats it, sometimes they try to talk like they know what they are talking about and say, "yea, we have some Smith 1911's over here" or they turn it around on you saying I must be wrong. Depending on how incompetent they are, I sometimes ask them to get a manager, and ask the same question to them, in front of the young salesman, then you will usually get a valid response and hopefully a lesson for the kid.
Just when I thought this thread was dead..
.I stopped into Gander M to take a peek at there used selection. They often have one or 2 interesting S&W's that I will look at, fondle and then leave in the store because their prices are so high..
Well today they had zero (0) wheel guns but they did have a pair of 5906s! $499 + tax. Like I said.. too high. But to my earlier post I do see them.. 1 or 2 here and there
Mike
.I stopped into Gander M to take a peek at there used selection. They often have one or 2 interesting S&W's that I will look at, fondle and then leave in the store because their prices are so high..
Well today they had zero (0) wheel guns but they did have a pair of 5906s! $499 + tax. Like I said.. too high. But to my earlier post I do see them.. 1 or 2 here and there
Mike
Chefjon
Member
Last gun show here, there were 2 3913s, 1 1006, 1 CS9, 1 4013tsw...and the 539 I bought. I need to hit the pawn shops more often, I'm sure many of them don't know what they have.
. I need to hit the pawn shops more often, I'm sure many of them don't know what they have.3rd gen Smiths
Here in Texas I monitor the used firearms stock of a few shops. I've managed to find a 3906 and a 5906, both in pristine condition (~ $325 each). I also found a 3914 in good condition (~ $300), and a 908S in pristine condition (~$315)
I recently found a LNIB 3913NL that appeared to be unfired ($560). This was from another local shop, but I found the item on Gunbroker.
These were found over a period of about 1 year, so it's not like they're jumping out in front of traffic - you have to be patient and monitor local shop inventories.
Good luck!
Beuford
Here in Texas I monitor the used firearms stock of a few shops. I've managed to find a 3906 and a 5906, both in pristine condition (~ $325 each). I also found a 3914 in good condition (~ $300), and a 908S in pristine condition (~$315)
I recently found a LNIB 3913NL that appeared to be unfired ($560). This was from another local shop, but I found the item on Gunbroker.
These were found over a period of about 1 year, so it's not like they're jumping out in front of traffic - you have to be patient and monitor local shop inventories.
Good luck!
Beuford
i have really been quiet blessed with my 3rd gen finds over the years. i don't really seek them much but when they appear,i do not hesitate. first acquisition, a duty gun with box,5906,($229.00).next a nib,5906, with NS($259.00), 6906,in box,($279.00), a 3906,great shape ,in box,($350.00),a cs45,had a couple of issues that i worked out,(375.00) and a 4513TSW, with NS ($319.00) .These were found over several years,but a good thought is to make communicative inroads into a shop that does business with police departments and takes trade in's.you might find a world of possibilities there,good luck...............
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Arik
Member
Just of the top of my head what i remember seing at my LGS yesterday.
4013 $275
6906 $350 +/-
59
519
669
Most were within the $350 price range +/-. None were NIB but were in good condition
4013 $275
6906 $350 +/-
59
519
669
Most were within the $350 price range +/-. None were NIB but were in good condition
