Just got a 3913

[easymoney72]

This is a pic of it with my CS9. Had a price tag $469. I got it for $450 OTD. Came with two grips, Hogue and original factory grip, leather holster, and one 8 round magazine. I think the only things I will do to it, is new recoil spring and magazine spring, buy another magazine, and repaint the sights.

I like the 3913 but my CS9 is still my preferred EDC, and at work I usually carry a Taurus GX4. I work at night alone so I carry at work but what I carry is likely to get scratched up so I use the Taurus. When I'm off work, I carry the CS9. I like small guns. I live in Texas and wear t-shirts and cargo shorts or jeans most of the time.

I use to think people that said the 3913 was the best EDC, were people that don't have a CS9. I don't think that anymore. I see the appeal of the 3913. It's a great gun. I would like to hear other's opinions on 3rd generation EDC.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Congrats..... and a good price.

Been a fan of the 39xxs since 1989 with a Sparks Summer Special or Executive Companion for the NL

I've carry mine with a 7rd flush fit mag as primary with my 3913NL so it's not any taller than a CS9. Spare(s) is one or two 8rd w/o the pinky rest!

If you like the Hogue.... they still offer wood grips smooth or checkered for the 3913..... my preference!

 

[Rlg#17]

Yowza. Excellent price for an excellent pistol. In mho, the 3rd Gen autos were the high point of S&W pistol production except for the 52 and 41 models. I carried, maintained, and repaired 2nd and 3rd generation for our agency, they were the best.

I have owned 7 pistols since the 3rd gens, they just aren't up to the quality of the 2's and 3's! M&P's, Shields, CS in 9 and 45. The CS models were the best, along with the PC models. An early SD 9, the frame rails on the slide broke off-literally. Smith didn't do a thing about it, said sorry you abused it.

They shoulda stuck with what they knew best, not try and copy GLOCKS success!

Enjoy that new 3913. Heck of a pistol, heck of a price.

Regards, Rick Gibbs

 

[Road Rat]

Good luck. I got one a few years ago and could not like it. Traded it for a 19-2.

 

[GaryS]

We all hate 3rd Gens and carry them to punish ourselves.

 

[Rock185]

I think highly of the 3rd. Gen guns. When I carry a semi-auto, more often then not it will be a 3913 or CQB .45. I've had both of these for years. Both trouble free, reliable and robust pistols. Enjoy yours.