Is there a hangun that fits your hand better than a S&W 39?

[mikey52]

model 39-2

No! The model 39 is my favorite, by a wide margin. There are others I really like, but for feeling good and feeling right, the model 39-2 wins. Mikey

 

[adwjc]

The 59 (aka 2x4)shouldn't even be in this discussion; as the owner of 3 39s, nothing yet has come close - there was that Sig once, but I didn't buy it.

 

[Jimmymac46]

I'm not sure about a 39-2. I prefer the way my 52 feels

I believe the grip frame for the 39 and the 52 are identical but I could be wrong. I no longer own a 39, but my model 52 fits my hand better than ANY other auto including my 1911's and Sig. I could identify a 39/52 blindfolded, as probably many others here could attest.

 

[Jimmymac46]

Yes, all four of my glocks fit my hand perfectly. I don't own a S&W autoloader, but have shot a mdl. 39. Thanks, but I'll stick with a the venerable Glock.

One of the many reasons I enjoy this forum is the variety of opinions and views. So, it is with the utmost respect that I would disagree entirely with the grip shape on the Glock. Glocks have always felt ackward to me. I was forced to carry one from the mid-90's (?) until 2004 when I retired from law enforcement. While I would never argue the extreme reliability of the Glock....we carried 40 cal model 22's with nearly everyone using a 27 as a backup....the gun always felt uncomfortable to me. Not enough muzzle weight, the blocky slide, the ackward (to me) hand position......I never liked the gun. Shortly after I was issued it, I added the slip over rubber grip with finger grooves, which helped somewhat. When I retired, I sold my 27 and never looked back.

Again, respectfully, I enjoy reading the views of each of you, but I would strongly agree with the poster here....model 39.....and perhaps the High Power after reading other posts here.

 

[UCLALAW]

Lots of interesting comments and opinions here...
Some Qs for everyone.

1. What pistol would you buy if you had to have a current production model auto to replace the 39/39-2 ?

2. If anyone knows the answer to this -- was the nickel 39 only called a 639? I swear the bright finished one I saw said 39-2 on the side, but I read the only non-blued 39 was a later production nickel plated called a 639

 

[Jim PHL]

UCLALAW:

A nickel 39 is just that: a Model 39 with a nickel finish. The 439 would be the blued "2nd Generation" version/upgrade of the original model 39. The 639 is the stainless steel version of the 439.

Sorry guys, you all know I'm not an expert, but I love to jump in when I know the answer! (For you 40+year-olds; think Horshak raising his hand in Mr. Kotter's class!)

 

[mikelain]

A 639 is an all stainless fullsize single stack like the m 39. Some 639 have a square trigger guard.

 

[at-home-daddy]

The PC945 models feels custom-made for my hands. That extra bit of length from front strap to back (as compared to the 1911) makes it perfect for me.

 

[faraim]

The Model 39/439 series feel by far the best to me. A close second place is the Walther P.38, followed by the Hi-Power if fitted with thin grips. I guess I'm the odd man out because a Glock 19 with finger grooves fits my hand like it was moulded to it.

 

[UCLALAW]

639 stainless. Sweet, but I think I'd change that big rear site.
Now where to find one...

 

[Marshal Tom]

For me it is a 1911. I carried one for years and it fits me better than anything else made. Second would be a HP.

Tom

 

[half-lug]

like a fool I sold a steel framed 39 many years ago. I'll never be able to replace it, but have an excellent condition 639 to fill the void. The 639 would feed and fire rock if they had primers, shoots every type of ammo great. I've often thought of having the 'bar of soap' treatment done to it, to round the crisp edges on the frame and slide, but don't use it as a carry piece, it's just gonna be a shooter.

 

[R. G. Amos]

1911 gov't

 

[hoek48]

For me, it would be hard to choose between my 39-2, 3904 or Hi Power. My 39-2 feels best in my hand, but I seem to shoot the Hi Power better.

 

[Sod]

I will weigh in when my new, used 639 arrives later this week.
Mike

 

[LoadedRound]

Best fit for me...Sig P225.
So far.

 

[Jim_Sl]

The Mod. 39-2 and the Mod. 59 both feel good in my hand (big hands). If I had to pick a third it would be my Baby Eagle .45. Feels good and shoots even better.

I still have a Mod. 59 in the box with all the papers, extra mag etc. I have been trying to find a Mod. 39-2 in the same condition. Once you get them you better keep them.

Jim

 

[mikeruns]

I will agree that the Sig-Sauer p225/p6 is an awesome gun to hold as is the Sigma and the 5906. All of these are very similar in grip size and angles are similar too.

 

[jpdopes]

No, I've always said the 39 fits my hand better than any gun I've held. They really got it right with that gun.

 

[Knightrider03m]

My sigma fits my hand a little bit better than my M&P or any other guns that I held/fired.