Love for the 3913

Alas, my state has stupid rules regarding bringing in firearms that are not on the approved list AND were not in the state prior to the 1998 crippling of our 2A rights. Which, in some ways is good in a way because I'd have a lot more guns and a lot less money otherwise.

I don't consider that I have large hands, but the glove size says I do. What I don't have are long fingers, I inherited stubby Russian peasant hands from my ancestors as all of them came from Russia before it was the Soviet Union.

The Hogues on the 6906 fit my hand better than any other grips I have. The double stack magazine is just a bit more weight than I want to carry around on a daily basis.

Which brings me to thread drift. Does anyone else wonder why there was never a 6906TSW?

nocents said:
Gary.....I can just speak for my 3913 NL that was repatriated back from Israel....but it shows very little wear.and the internals look new...it has been nothing but totally reliable in the short time I have had it....back in December and right at 1000 rounds.....I have gave it a workout because it's riding in leather;)....now....yep it has import markings...but if it gets bumped or bruised by chance I wont feel near as bad if it had been a pristine example.........p.s. ditto on the Hogue finger groove grips....my 6906 wears em...my sigP220 wears em....and I really would like em on the 4516-2 instead of just the panels....but you better have a big mitt to feel comfy
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I have the TSW model with the rail..


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I see not surprisingly the certain website selling various repatriated firearms are SOLD OUT of only 2 models.....................3913 and 3914.........who knew:rolleyes:
 
Wow! my mouth is watering. I snaged and managed to import a LINB 3913 TSW pre-rail into CA just before all 3913s dropped of the CA Safe Gun list. I would love to get a standard 3913, but unless one shows up at a LGS (unlikely) or at the meager SOCAL "gun shows" (EXTREMELY unlikely), I am SOL. :-(

Richard
 
Ironically, my 3913 is a former CA Dept. of Corrections gun that made it to MA. Is it safe to assume that they weren't available in CA when the state surplused them?

10xatten said:
Wow! my mouth is watering. I snaged and managed to import a LINB 3913 TSW pre-rail into CA just before all 3913s dropped of the CA Safe Gun list. I would love to get a standard 3913, but unless one shows up at a LGS (unlikely) or at the meager SOCAL "gun shows" (EXTREMELY unlikely), I am SOL. :-(

Richard
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Gary,
I may need to be corrected here, as I'm not an expert, but I know the 3913LS and TSW dropped off the list on 12/31/13. I think the standard 3913 fell off maybe 6 mos. earlier.

I think the DOC surplusing happened considerably earlier.
Richard
 
Is it feasible to change out the double safety/decocker on the 3913 (or the 5906) to a single-side decocker/safety? I have a very nice 5906 I bought for $350 that I would love to convert... I wish S&W made a run of 3913's, which to me is very similar in concept to a Sig P239. It would be costly to manufacture make an all-metal gun, but I think they could sell them for $800-850 (which is what the P239 goes for).
 
S&W Rover said:
Is it feasible to change out the double safety/decocker on the 3913 (or the 5906) to a single-side decocker/safety? I have a very nice 5906 I bought for $350 that I would love to convert... I wish S&W made a run of 3913's, which to me is very similar in concept to a Sig P239. It would be costly to manufacture make an all-metal gun, but I think they could sell them for $800-850 (which is what the P239 goes for).
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Take a look at what this forum member did
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-semi-auto-pistols/275268-4003tsw-its-final-form.html

Then a new 3914/3953TSW
http://www.standardlaw.us

Even more from that member
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-semi-auto-pistols/275084-my-new-model-915-a.html

Post #45
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...ls/240474-compact-3rd-generation-pistols.html
 
To me, it's incomprehensible that a gun like the 3913 could fall off the list in even an evil place like the current California.
I so miss the California of my youth.
If you people ever bring back the California of the 50's and 60's please let me know. I'd love to come back. But, I'm not willing to give up most of my income and most of my firearms to assuage the sensibilities of the commie people you've let control the state.

Colorado is bad enough. Although, we're seeing a resurgence of reality here!
 
Have you tried iammo?

That's iammo. I followed the advice of another member here and just bought "more than one" from Terry at iammo. As promised, they came on time, were in great condition and relatively inexpensive, even with the sales tax I had to pay in this state. He's at www.iAMMO.com or 1-800-996-0615. Mine came from the Israeli police. I'm a happy camper!
 
There are a couple of 3953s sitting in a local LGS, this thread is making my wallet itch...

Posted from my car phone.
 
How much of an addict have I become? This much. Friday evening a LGS put up a listing for a 3913. Saturday morning, during the 45 minutes between flights, I called them and asked them to tag it with my name until I can get in there Tuesday to look at it.

Do I need another 3913? No. Will I buy another 3913? Probably. No details on the website other than the model number and a price. I won't know for sure what variation it is until I get up there.

carbuncle said:
There are a couple of 3953s sitting in a local LGS, this thread is making my wallet itch...

Posted from my car phone.
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BigCityChief said:
Grab one if you can. I love my 3953TSW!


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I hope to, I have a line on a sweet 4006 that I need to follow up first. Luckily, the 3rd Gen is not fully appreciated in New Hampshire: the 3953s have been there for quite some time, along with couple of 4043s.

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Added another one to the fold. Earlier 3913 (TEB5xx) serial number. Very good condition, but needs a cleaning and of course I'll put in a new recoil spring. Came with the box, anti rust paper, and one magazine. $424.95 OTB.

It might even be one that needs the grip recall done. I have to look more closely when I get home.

It will likely be more of a safe queen than anything else, but I thought that the price was decent.

Pictures to follow when I get it home and cleaned up.
 
You are correct. One of my 3913 is late production and has the MIM (black) parts. The other is older (year unknown) and has a silver trigger and hammer.

While on the subject of older 3rd generation semis. Does anyone remember the details of the recall for potentially faulty grips? I seem to recall that the grips that had been replaced had a small dimple on the bottom, but that's all I remember. The gun I picked up yesterday does not have the dimple and I think that S&W will still provide replacements. I just don't remember if there is anything special I need to do other than call customer service.

JeepinSoldier said:
Pretty sure that the silver triggers are forged and machined, while the black triggers are the MIM parts.

Somebody please correct me if I am wrong... :)
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GaryS said:
You are correct. One of my 3913 is late production and has the MIM (black) parts. The other is older (year unknown) and has a silver trigger and hammer.

While on the subject of older 3rd generation semis. Does anyone remember the details of the recall for potentially faulty grips? I seem to recall that the grips that had been replaced had a small dimple on the bottom, but that's all I remember. The gun I picked up yesterday does not have the dimple and I think that S&W will still provide replacements. I just don't remember if there is anything special I need to do other than call customer service.
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I just called and told them that I needed one for a 6906 and the 5906 I had at the time and the CS rep. said "ok,give me your address and we will get them right out"....didn't ask for serial #'s...nothing :eek:..one would think they would keep track of something like that :rolleyes:.....oh yea...I had them in about a week;)
 
Thanks. I'll give them a call tomorrow. I also need some flat magazine bottom plates. Maybe I can kill two birds with one stone.
nocents said:
I just called and told them that I needed one for a 6906 and the 5906 I had at the time and the CS rep. said "ok,give me your address and we will get them right out"....didn't ask for serial #'s...nothing :eek:..one would think they would keep track of something like that :rolleyes:.....oh yea...I had them in about a week;)
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