Mod 5906 compare Mod 5903

[suchon 57]

Physically strong between Mod5906 stainless frame compare with Mod5903 alloy frame what is model better choice

 

[suchon 57]

Physically strong between Mod5906 stainless frame compare with Mod5903 alloy frame what is model better choice

 

[MattB]

The 5903 will be lighter. Both are excellent firearms so it just comes down to personal choice. For carry a 5903 would probably be a better choice because of weight.

 

[Denver Dick]

For me, the 5906 is overkill weight-wise. I see no need for a 9mm to be that heavy. I have a 5903 and have shot the 5906 and I vote 5903. It is very well balanced. FWIW

 

[D7dun]

Here are a few impressions of the 5906 for you.

A few years ago, my Department wanted to standardize and went to the 5906. I was using a Sig 226 and loved it, but they were giving away brand new guns. So, I got one.

Being a long time fan of S&W 9mms, I found the 5906 to be a very fine shooting gun! It did everything very very well.

As time rolled on, it seemed to get heavier and heavier to the point of distraction. I, reluctantly, turned it in and returned to my lighter weight Sig.

I often thought how nice the 5903 would have been? What a great off duty gun, too!

In short, if you are only going to shoot it and not carry it, then the 5906 is a good choice. If you will be carrying it, the 5903 is so much better and it will shoot nearly as well for you.

For me, the 5903 is the ticket!!!!!!!!!

However, when all is said and done, you won't go wrong with either.

Hope this helps?

Good luck!

PS: Denver Dick's comment is well worth considering.

 

[GZO]

Did the 5904 ('Black' counterpart of the 06)ever come with an ALLOY frame like the 5903?

 

[Denver Dick]

Without checking the BOOK, I believe the 5904 was an alloy frame and the blue steel frame was the 5905, IIRC.

 

[GZO]

Thanks... trying to get one NIB, but they seem scarce, compared to the CDNN 5906's... been looking at some of the sales/auction sites but NO NIB!
What you said about the 5906's weight is right-on... but I'm used to shooting CZs so the 'all-metal' weight is not a problem... and using it for targeting NOT CCW. Would be good to find a 5904 alloy... I'll keep looking.
Again, thanks.

 

[suchon 57]

Choice should select only one for use 1Glock19 2.CZ75Bcompack or 3.S&W M5904

 

[shawn mccarver]

Originally posted by GZO:
Did the 5904 ('Black' counterpart of the 06)ever come with an ALLOY frame like the 5903?

All 5904 frames are alloy with carbon steel uppers. 5903 has stainless upper and alloy lower anodized to sort of match the gray color of the slide whereas the 5904 lower is alloy anodized black for blue finish upper.

 

[suchon 57]

I ready choise model 5904 with alloy frame slide blue steel Hove any member have Model 5904 how about quality of this fire arm