Model 639 magazine question

[Arman4461]

Folks,
I just received a 639 from Sqidsix. It came with three factory mags that hold 8 rounds each. Looking at auction and eBay ads, I see a bunch of them, some in s&w packaging for a third gen gun, stating 9 round capacity. Do these work like the Wilson 10 rounders for my Colt 1911 9mm? If they will work in the 639, I'll get a few.
Thank you for providing your knowledge
Arman

 

[jsbethel]

Smith & Wesson #190580000 is the currently produced magazine for the 639 but will stick out the bottom of the grip slightly.

 

[4T5GUY]

Yep, like jsbethel said.

Here's a couple of pics to so the reveal.

Original ones are out there and can be had in excellent condition for "not that much" if that's what you want.

Jim

 

[jsbethel]

Unfortunately, S&W no longer makes the magazine floorplate that closed the gap.

 

[Arman4461]

Thanks folks!
The pictures were quite useful. I'll be looking for the old 8 rounders. I appreciate the efforts with the pics.
Arman

 

[stansdds]

If you look hard enough and are willing to pay a premium, you may find some stainless steel Model 639 magazines. The more common, blued, Model 39/39-2/439/539 magazines are easier to find.

Decades ago when I had a Model 39-2 I was able to get a pair of Model 639 magazines dirt cheap from the used magazine box at a gun shop. I let go of those magazines when I sold that Model 39-2. Now I wish I had not let them go. Back then they were in good supply, now they are not. Oh, well, hindsight.

 

[Flip18]

Anyone have any experience with the 8rnd repro magazine from Numrich? Part #192920.

 

[hoek48]

I have 3 from Numrich. Have not had any issues.

 

[squidsix]

The numrich ones look identical to the S&W ones but I have yet to try one. I have been looking for someone with them to do a side-to-side comparo