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I have a chance to buy a 3914 and wondered if any of you have had one of these. It seems to be a blue version of the 3913. Is this correct? What is a fair price for one in excellent condition but no box or papers. Any other info would be appreciated

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Joseph Whitney
 
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I have a chance to buy a 3914 and wondered if any of you have had one of these. It seems to be a blue version of the 3913. Is this correct? What is a fair price for one in excellent condition but no box or papers. Any other info would be appreciated

Thanks
Joseph Whitney
 
It was only made for a year or two. It's definitely on my want list.

With blue pistols, every nick shows up on the black aluminum frame. So, there's a big difference between 100% and 95%. Here in California, I might pay $550 for ANIB (as new in box with all paperwork), $500 plus or minus for 100% - 99%+ no box, $450 for 98% no box. Prices below these for the given condition I would jump on . . . and right quick. I steer clear of blue pistols below 98%, but that's just me. FWIW
 
I have a 3914 to match my 3913.
It's accurate & fires pretty tight groups.
I'm very happy to have a 3914 in my
collection.

586L-Frame

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My thanks to DenverDick and 586l-Frame for their comments and for the great photos of the Model 3914. I will be buying this pistol before Christmas.
JW
 
I'm on my 2nd 3914, I foolishly sold the 1st one and immediately regretted it. The 39 series are great pistols and I have never had any trouble with them. As far as the finish, its really a personal preference. You will see in short order that 3913/14 are very sought after, although these days ALL metal frames S&W pistols are going to be sought after.
 
my 3914 is my primary CCW weapon.don't mind the scratches,bare spots,dings,ect.it goes bang when I pull the trigger.that is all I care about. jwr
 
I have a bunch of 3913s and other 3rd gen. guns. The 3914, for some reason, has been the most accurate of all. These guns are really hard to beat. Are you thinking of an IWB holster yet? I waited patiently for a Mitch Rosen, but as nice as it was, it wouldn't let me carry with the safety off, so I sold it to someone who has no safety on his version in DAO. The TDAO Smith 3rd gen. have a real long double-action first shot, which makes it safer than a Glock or Kahr when carried that way, so I'm now lookin' for somethin' nice that will conceal the gun, hold it firm and will not force me to carry it locked. Any ideas? Not as easy to find stuff for 'em, as they're discontinued, but they are the best carry guns, IMHO.
 
Here is a photo of my 3914 & 3913
in a side-by-side vertical shot,
if you feel like gripping them
from your computer screen.

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Cool thread, I was totally unaware of the 3914!

I'd like to find a clean 3913 / 3914 to add to the stable one day.
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The 3914 was overshadowed by the 3913 and Ladysmith versions. Seems everyone wants to go to souless looking stainless. In my book, the 3914 is an overlooked jewel.

Here's mine -- well used, well worn, but still tight and accurate. Diet is Speer 124g Gold Dots.

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I'd also like to hear holster suggestions for a good IWB holster.
 
Great gun, I have one too. Only thing I don't like about it is the chunky safety/decockers. Otherwise, it's a fine weapon. Nothing fancy, not particularly good lookin' IMO, but it's utilitarian for sure! Bought mine new in 1995.
 
The 3914 is an overlooked gem IMO..
I have a newly aquired 3913NL & just love it.
BillCa I notice some type of aftermarket magazine next to your 3914NL, KY Imports has some blued factory 3914 Magazines @ $19.99ea available..
I have a Milt Sparks IWB Holster that's realy great except I have a torn rotator cuff & can't reach there currently..
Enjoy!!
Gary/Hk
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Milt Sparks Summer Special IWB 3913NL
Cost $80
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As of a couple of months ago, my duty gun is a 1994 Model 3914 that I bought new but that has been sitting in the safe except for a couple of trips to the range and a trip to Actions By T in 1998. I didn't know they only made them a couple of years. I really like the M&P I was planning on carrying in my new job slot, but this light single stack 9mm is sort of spoiling me.
Edited to add: I forgot to brag about the nice cordovan colored Delfatti rig had purchased and put away for "someday" when I started carrying the gun, which came about a month or two back with a change in job assignment.
Tried to post pics, never can get that to work off of Photobucket or Flickr.
 
I carry a 3913 in a Kramer #2 IWB. This horsehide holster should last for several generations and wear out several pistols and belts.

Given the small size and weight of the 39XX, it will carry well in factory made holsters like DeSantis and Safariland. These factory holsters are available without a multi month wait.
 
HEADKNOCKER: I just ordered a Milt Sparks---seems like a good deal & will be ready by spring.

jaysouth: I got lucky & found a used Kramer #3 for my CS45 and a Kramer belt scabbard for it, too. Will let you know how they work when I get 'em in a day or so...
 
Originally posted by 50Meter:
I got lucky & found a used Kramer #3 for my CS45 and a Kramer belt scabbard for it, too. Will let you know how they work when I get 'em in a day or so...
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Hopefully they should hit you by Saturday or so.
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Gonzo, I just got back from the mail box and have the belt scabbard on as I'm typin' this. That's a record for Laramie postal delivery---(the mules have a hard time gettin' over the Summit...) Both are well made & I like they way the #3 holds the gun. Don't know if the extra leather down below is really necessary, but it's not uncomfortable I'll try it---don't know if I'd be able to find anything better. The scabbard is a little more comfy & rides up high enough to conceal fairly well. How does the Rosen check out?
 
50Meter share a pic of the holster & sights if you can..
$139 is pretty pricey for that set of sights, Gonna see if I can beat that price..
Thanks & Enjoy!!
Gary aka Headknocker
 
Hehehe, looks like this thread is totally out of control (in large part due to me), but that's what happens when someone brings up 3913 / 3914s... Anyway, I think it was 586L-Frame who has the sights you're askin' about---they cost a little more because he got 'em from S&W. I have a topic in the Smithing section about all of my Trijicons, I paid about $95 per set. Long & the short of it is, if I had it to do over, I'd just send the slides in to Trijicon to have them do it, as the elevation varies depending on the version of the sight set you get---they don't match the factory specs. and S&W told me they didn't have any different height fronts to make the adjustment---Trijicon did it no charge.

Gonzo, do you have any pictures of the Kramers you can post for Gary? I don't have picture posting capability yet.
 
Originally posted by BillCa:
The 3914 was overshadowed by the 3913 and Ladysmith versions. Seems everyone wants to go to souless looking stainless. In my book, the 3914 is an overlooked jewel.

Here's mine -- well used, well worn, but still tight and accurate. Diet is Speer 124g Gold Dots.

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I'd also like to hear holster suggestions for a good IWB holster.
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Congratulations, Bill. You've got one of the even rarer 3914NLs.

As for IWBs, I carry my 3913 in a Crossbreed Supertuck. By far, the most comfortable IWB I've tried.
 
Thanks Rogue,

This was a pre-owned gun that a friend of mine spotted and liked. Unfortunately his wife wanted him to sell it to recover the cash. I think I only paid $266 for it with no box or papers. I'd never paid any attention to the more squared look of the 3914 dust shield compared to my 3914 and never gave it much thought.

I've been thinking of using it as a DIY bluing project since the blue on the slide is thin. Still debating how to treat the frame. Then I look again an realize that all that mileage is character.

The Supertuck looks interesting. Thanks for the tip on that.
 
I see a reference to the 3914NL. What does that stand for, and does that explain the two different frame shapes?

Heads up on the Milt Sparks holsters. Brownells now catalogs several different models.
 
The NLs (either "New Look" or "Non-Lady Smith", depending on who you ask) used the 3900 Series Lady Smith frame, but did not have the Lady Smith etching on the slide. Their frames differ slightly from the traditional 3900 frame in that the portion in front of the trigger guard slopes upwards.

All NLs and Lady Smiths also came with single-sided decocker/safety levers, while the majority of the other 3913s and 3914s had ambidextrous levers.
 
Sweet, Babalooie! You've convinced me a 3914 should be on my short list - just keep my 3913 company.

Thanks,

Jerry
 
...and even though they are exactly the same size, because it is black, the 3914 LOOKS smaller and is less noticeable---a great concealment feature.
 
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