Model 908....your comments please?

[TercGen]

The sights is the biggest issue I have with the value series. Trijicon is the only make one that makes sights for them and they are over $100. For standard 3rd gen guns, there are about 2 additional companies that make night sights for them that can be had for $70 or so if you look in the right place.

I spent a lot of time researching if I could make a set of Tru-Glo TFO sights fit on the 908 and never could talk myself in cutting on the slide or sights to make something fit. I even made a flat insert for the front sight that I could press in and then run a dovetail cutter over it to fit, but S&W uses a different angle on their dovetails that isn't readily available.

Rosewood

I normally equip all of my carry pieces with night sights, so it's an expected expense. That being said, it is possible to find NOS Trijicon night sights that are dimmer or even wholly without illumination for a much cheaper price.

Trijicon sights are guaranteed to glow for 12 years from the manufacture date. The value of the sights will go down the older they are. I have often found older sights on auction sites for very cheap, and have talked my way into some deals on older sights from online vendors as well.

 

[firescout]

The sights is the biggest issue I have with the value series. Trijicon is the only make one that makes sights for them and they are over $100...

About 16 years or so ago, I bought an adjustable rear sight for my 908 direct from Novak.

 

[TexasG]

I own both 908 and 908s. Excellent no nonsense 3rd gens. I upgraded both with sites and metal guide rods.


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[tjdebj]

Hi all,
I inherited from my dad his S&W model 908. I like the look and feel of this semi-auto. I took it to the range yesterday to test it out. It is accurate. My only issue with it is that after firing and it loads another round. It doesn’t fire unless I move the safety to on and then to off again. I am not sure what is going on. I inquired if some friends who are gun gurus, but no success in fixing. Have any of you experienced this issue? How did you resolve? My next step would be a gunsmith. Thanks for your interest and tips in advance. Terry

 

[Dave Baird]

Sounds to me like the old oil/grease in the safety lever needs cleaned out? Or, maybe the slide itself?

 

[tjdebj]

Thanks Dave! I checked the slide when I had it apar, it appeared clean and lined well, but I didn’t check the safety lever. I’ll take it apart and clean the safety lever. Thank you! Terry

 

[tjdebj]

That worked!

 

[Dave Baird]

Great!!! When I was in LE I always kept my service revolver cleaned, unlike some of the other guys. Once in a while, oil can gum things up if it solidifies or collects grit. Good job!!