new 5906 square trigger guard

[cherokee92423]

I"m new here I have learned a lot already I see some refear to 5906 square trigger guard being old I bought one for 375.oo Iexpectied it to be 10 to 15 yrs. old called S&W all the man wanted was my serial # he came on the phone an I almost fell out of my chair he described my gun to me the birthdate is OCT.2009 besr 375.00 i ever spent loo forward to enjoying the time here with everyone.

 

[WHS 5906]

The true square trigger guards are at least 15 years old. The new guard is kinda flat and knurled on the front but does not hook out to the front like the old style. If S&W told you you have a two year old gun it's the newer rounded trigger guard.

 

[Denver Dick]

I believe the old square trigger guards are found on 3rd Gens from the '89-90 period, maybe as late as 91, but I don't think so. FWIW

 

[rayban]

Cherokee....hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine...I love shooting mine....

 

[Craig19]

That is nice! What grips are those?

 

[rayban]

That is nice! What grips are those?

Themz stock grips that have been ....I forget what the process is called, but it's like the interiors of cars that make trim look like wood only it's really plastic...same thing.
Pretty cool eh??

 

[10mm Sonny]

I forget what the process is called, but it's like the interiors of cars that make trim look like wood only it's really plastic...same thing.

Dried-up Play Doh.

 

[cherokee92423]

ok friends my 5906 4 digit serial # 3th gen i asked the man at S&W to repeat th b.d. three times each time oct. 2009 i will have S&W to send me a copy of my guns history then i will post it

 

[Craig19]

Themz stock grips that have been ....I forget what the process is called, but it's like the interiors of cars that make trim look like wood only it's really plastic...same thing.
Pretty cool eh??

Hell yeah, those are nice. Very cool.

 

[Denver Dick]

ok friends my 5906 4 digit serial # 3th gen i asked the man at S&W to repeat th b.d. three times each time oct. 2009 i will have S&W to send me a copy of my guns history then i will post it

What is the three letter prefix of the serial number? That will narrow it down.

 

[cherokee92423]

the letter prefix is TEB

 

[black1970]

I think you will find that your 5906 was made between 89 and 91. I have one too with the square trigger guard. Also a 6906 with same. Do you live on the Dale Hollow Lake in TN?

 

[Joninwv]

My wife gave me a 5906 with the square trigger guard for Christmas. It was LNIB and was never fired before I got it. Way cool.

 

[Denver Dick]

the letter prefix is TEB

That should be between 1989 and first half of 1990. FWIW

 

[heekma]

Hello,

Other folks have helped with date of manufacture, so I'll just congratulate you on your purchase of what is in my opinion the best 9mm pistol ever made-and yes, I rank it above a Sig or Glock-tough competition for sure!

Buy a new recoil spring and some new mags and enjoy your new Smith.

FWIW, I have personally seen a 5906 go 4,000 rounds without a single malfunction...of...any...kind.

Roughly 3,000 of those rounds were shot by a new shooter, about a thousand by me-couldn't let her have ALL the fun, am I right?

Her 5906 absolutely sold me on S&W autos. It out-Glocked a Glock in terms of reliablity, which is no small feat.

The 5906 is an absolute champ. Great choice!

Best,

Heekma

 

[cherokee92423]

Letter prefix TEB hope u can help

 

[cherokee92423]

thanks to everyone for the help should have known S&W could make mistakes to I have learned a lot from all of you look forward to learning a lot more

 

[Newvik]

Hopefully still on the 5906 birthdate subject:
Just picked up three 5906's with VCU, VCR & VYW s/n's.
Could anyone venture a guess as to their D/O/B's?
Love this forum! Populated by a lot of great "Smithguys."
Thanks in advance,
Newvik

 

[kilokel]

I would also like to get some info on a # TCP6731. Square frame.