M3953 - Performance Center "Special Edition"

[SmithNut]

I've heard about that 4586/4556 on the forum, but not sure I've seen a pic of it, that sounds like a pretty cool shooter. Was it much of a challenge for them to get it working? I only ask as I hope so, so I don't get a hair up and take apart one of my 4586's and my 4556 to experiment with that configuration...
As for leather, I have three boonie packer plastic bins of old holsters of various makes and models, but in the past couple years have settled on my ultimate carry rig, using CrossBreed's Supertuck IWB product, it carries well, tight and close to the body, and evenly distributes the weight of a fairly large, somewhat heavy gun well. The downsize is that they use polymer for the holster shell and that can be harsh on a gun's finish, so carrying a G19 or G23, or even a larger G35 is not an issue, and I don't mind them marring the finish of these models....
My Smiths are relegated to range use and photo posing these days, keeps them exercised but not scratched up......

 

[KurtC]

I had the PC install the upper because new barrels have slightly oversized locking lugs that require fitting to the recesses inside the slide. The slide bushing and barrel boss on 3rd Gen pistols requires fitting as well.

My parts were new. An existing upper should mate up without issue.

 

[malph]

I agree with you, another "they should have made" example.

For the pic I used the top end from my M3953 Classic (shown above), but it's all back together and stored away properly .
Now, I'm struggling over the idea of taking the top end from one of my two M5944's and put it on the 3954 frame shown above, use it for awhile to see how it shoots and "lugs".... I'm sure it will be great....

The problem is, I don't like scratching up and/or damaging any of my "hard to find/scarce" Third Gen DAO guns..... so, I'll just dream and go back to lugging one of my "using" polymer guns (yeah, I have several Glocks that get all the carry duty these days, don't tell anyone)..... They don't mind getting dirty and - as many have noted - they still work without a proper/regular cleaning...

It is funny you mention that. I bought my M3953 Classic with the intention of carrying it.

I shot it just enough to be amazed at how accurate and easy to shoot it was.

I then realized the rarity and specialness of what I had; came to my senses and tucked the gun away for safe keeping.

 

[Erocksmash]

So is this a true PC gun? Hand fit frame and slide or a PC "Enhanced" standard variant?

I believe the PCZ prefix was for guns that they dident have serial numbers for. The prototype prefix is different.

 

[malph]

So is this a true PC gun? Hand fit frame and slide or a PC "Enhanced" standard variant?

I believe the PCZ prefix was for guns that they dident have serial numbers for. The prototype prefix is different.

Hard to know exactly.

There were never production 4" 3953s as these guns are.

Frame to slide fit is excellent on my sample as is barrel fit.

The pistol is more than a production gun with a nice finish.

But I cannot tell you exactly how the pistols came about.

Due to the use of the bar-sto barrels, I believe these guns were produced in the early days of the PC as they later went to in-house barrels.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Got pics????

Sorry ; Sharkbait does; maybe he will see this thread and post