Can anyone tell me about my 5906?

[Skoll]

A few years ago I bought a 5906 polsurp gun from a pawn shop. It's got the original mags, and is scratched up. Definitely a used duty gun. It shoots and functions flawlessly but I just don't know a whole lot about the line. The front sight on it is pretty worn and has no "dot" and I'm legitimately considering putting some white out on it. The rear has the raised sights, and it has a square trigger guard with a TCHxxxx serial. I think I got the gun for $180.

If anyone can clue me in on how old this thing is, where to get parts and mags, new (preferably night sights that will fit) sights, etc I'd be extremely grateful. I'll update this post later with photos of the gun since I know everyone enjoys oogling.

 

[jpage]

Trijicon makes night-sights that fit. Surprised that a police trade-in didn't have them.

 

[Ozark Marine]

Welcome to the forum from the Ozarks of S/W Missouri via Chicago.
All I can tell you is the 5906 is a great gun and you didn't lose any money on that pistol.

 

[SMSgt]

It's no longer supported by S&W, so parts are where you find them.

 

[Dutchboy901]

The 5906 are part of S&W 3rd Gen classic's. They were made between 1988-2010. They were very popular with many LE agencies. Excellent pistols, built like tanks & will digest anything! S&W Gen pistols are some of the finest pistols ever made & those are not my words! Parts for many Gen pistols are becoming harder & harder to find!

Keep your eye out on GB as they offer parts from time to time.

 

[Skoll]

Thanks for the welcome and the replies! Here's some photos of it :

So with the TCH serial, what year is it likely from? Its a TCH 2xxx.

 

[jsbethel]

That's an early pistol (88-89) and was subject to a grip recall. That may not be an issue given that it was likely a LE pistol but make sure the grip has a dimple on the bottom. If not, S&W owes you an updated grip.

Sights - SA01 BNTNS - Trijicon, Inc.

 

[Skoll]

That's an early pistol (88-89) and was subject to a grip recall. That may not be an issue given that it was likely a LE pistol but make sure the grip has a dimple on the bottom. If not, S&W owes you an updated grip.

Sights - SA01 BNTNS - Trijicon, Inc.

Thanks much! And I just looked, no dimple. Do I have to contact them for one even though this thing is 30 years old almost and I sincerely doubt they still support it?

 

[jsbethel]

Thanks much! And I just looked, no dimple. Do I have to contact them for one even though this thing is 30 years old almost and I sincerely doubt they still support it?

They still honor the recall - I had a pre-recall grip for a 3913 replaced by S&W just a few weeks ago.

 

[Dutchboy901]

Not to derail the thread, however I do have a question for Jsbethel. I just checked my 3913 & realized that it to must be pre-recall. Did you just call S&W and let them know or what? It looks like I'm going to have to do this as well!

 

[jsbethel]

Not to derail the thread, however I do have a question for Jsbethel. I just checked my 3913 & realized that it to must be pre-recall. Did you just call S&W and let them know or what? It looks like I'm going to have to do this as well!

I've seen where many people have success just calling. However, I have had several replaced and always send the pre-recall grip back to S&W with a note including the text of the recall so there is no confusion.

 

[Dutchboy901]

One last question please. How long was the turnaround?

Much thanks.

 

[jsbethel]

One last question please. How long was the turnaround?

Much thanks.

I believe it was less than two weeks. All of this of course depends on if S&W has the particular grip in stock - I usually inquire through email about this. I have extras so my pistol wasn't sitting around disabled.

 

[SMSgt]

Sometimes it's easier to buy a new one from Midway or the likes.

 

[jsbethel]

Sometimes it's easier to buy a new one from Midway or the likes.

I couldn't agree more, that is absolutely true. But, $20 from Midway or free from S&W? I'm all for ease of effort but I'm a tightwad first.

 

[Dutchboy901]

Thanks again Jsbethel. I'm gonna reach out to them tomorrow.

 

[Skoll]

I shot them an email a few hours ago. If they don't have any, I might just save and get those wood grips from KSD. The pistol could probably use a complete refurb though.

 

[Jaymo]

I need to call them about my 5906 and 6906.
Both are STG and no dimple on the grip.

To the OP: I can tell you that they are great pistols that will feed anything, including a mag full of empty brass.
I can also tell you that I love the look of the square trigger guard versions. They have a SIG-esque look, with more style.
Throw in the adjustable sights you have, with the big, ugly "ears" on each side of the sight and I'm drooling.
Your version just screams "duty gun".
They are great guns. Hell for stout and reliable.
That's about all I have. No help at all, eh?

 

[Dutchboy901]

I forgot to note this & just realized something. A few years back I installed Hogue rubber grips on my 3913. Does this make any difference?

 

[jsbethel]

The pistol could probably use a complete refurb though.

Possibly, but since you say it shoots and functions flawlessly, I would just put out $2 for a new recoil spring and go from there.