I was sitting here tonight and was holding my 39-2 and I ask myself a question.Is there any handgun that fits my hand better than my S&W 39-2? My answer was no, not even my 1911's feel as right in my hand.How about you guys-Is there a handgun that feels as good as the S&W 39 in your hands?
Is there a hangun that fits your hand better than a S&W 39?
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I'm not sure about a 39-2. I prefer the way my 52 feels
357larry
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Nope. Smith & Wesson did their homework on this one. Too bad other manufacturers haven't paid as much attention to ergonomics.
Compare the profile of the backstrap on a M-39 to the backstrap on a roundbutt K-frame. Very similar. Could be why so many people, myself included, like a roundbutt k-frame over any other revolver.
Compare the profile of the backstrap on a M-39 to the backstrap on a roundbutt K-frame. Very similar. Could be why so many people, myself included, like a roundbutt k-frame over any other revolver.
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Star Firestar. (piece of crap, but it fit my hand very well.)
Star Firestar. (piece of crap, but it fit my hand very well.)
goldenlight
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I have one of the older Browning Hi-Powers )1970's) that really seems just made for me.
I agree that the Model 39 is a really great pistol, and a great fit. I sure wish I had not traded mine away
I agree that the Model 39 is a really great pistol, and a great fit. I sure wish I had not traded mine away
MATTHIAS
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The Witness Tanfoglio fits my hand better than any other gun.
I agree with the general trend here.
First choice by a small margin is the Browning HiPower.
Second would be the Model 39.
But another contender for me is the 1907 Savage. It may have other shortcomings but in hand it feels like it has become a part of my body.
First choice by a small margin is the Browning HiPower.
Second would be the Model 39.
But another contender for me is the 1907 Savage. It may have other shortcomings but in hand it feels like it has become a part of my body.
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I have one of the older Browning Hi-Powers )1970's) that really seems just made for me.
I agree that the Model 39 is a really great pistol, and a great fit. I sure wish I had not traded mine away
I agree that the Model 39 is a really great pistol, and a great fit. I sure wish I had not traded mine away
TheShootist1894
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Original Browning Hi-power with the original wood grips. . . ..then again I am almost ashamed to say it but my M&P 9 fullsize is a real close second. . . . .
When I think of "perfect fit" - I think of a 39-2 also. The Browning bites me - unless I want to pay for an extended tang.
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Jerry
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As far as pistols go, I rank them as S&W 39-2 ties Browning High Power, followed very closely by 1911.
The M&P full size is quite good. For some reason, the SIGMA has an excellent feel to it, but the trigger reach is just a tad short, and if I crank my hand around just a little, the "beavertail" whacks the knuckle of my shooting hand thumb in .40 caliber. I do not have this problem with the M&P.
The M&P full size is quite good. For some reason, the SIGMA has an excellent feel to it, but the trigger reach is just a tad short, and if I crank my hand around just a little, the "beavertail" whacks the knuckle of my shooting hand thumb in .40 caliber. I do not have this problem with the M&P.
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IIRC when S&W was designing the M-39 (M-639 for me) they studied the Remington M-51. Its designer, J. D.Pedersen, spent a lot of time working
on its grip to make it comfortable and a fairly natural pointed.
on its grip to make it comfortable and a fairly natural pointed.
If there is I haven't seen one. I'm looking for another compact auto and was in the gun shop the other day when I noticed a stainless or nickel 39-2, picked it up and the shop employee commented on the nice feel of the 39 before I said a word. Even though I already own a 39-2 I seriously contemplated purchasing this pistol. Great trigger and the looks and feel can't be beat.
But the age and parts scarcity is something I had to consider. Sure wish S&W would resurrect it like some of their other classics.
What current production S&W compact would come close to the 39?
Once upon a time I had 2 Nickel 39's and a Mod 52 that I shot in Bullseye Competition. I also shot a 1911 in the BE competition as well.
I much prefer the 1911.
I even put a set of Herretts "Trainer" grips on my 22 LR Mod 41.
They make it feel much more like a 1911.
I much prefer the 1911.
I even put a set of Herretts "Trainer" grips on my 22 LR Mod 41.
They make it feel much more like a 1911.
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I agree that the 39-2 fits the hand perfectly. Like a fool I sold mine years ago, but the good news is I just found a 639 Novak conversion for sale. It is being shipped to me as I write this. I learned my lesson, and this one will never be sold. Another gun that fits my hand well (I have large mitts) is my S&W 645. It just seems to feel better for me than the 1911. Anyone else feel this way?
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