New From New York

[Splitear]

Hi Everyone!

A New Member here from Upstate NY, though I still call Southern Illinois home.
I just purchased my first S&W semi-auto today, and since I’m new to semis, I figured I’d join in anticipation of questions I might have. I went to my LGS today to look at 1911’s, and ended up buying this early Model 39. I love old guns, and this scratched the itch I had for a blues commander size 1911. I know it’s not a 1911, but I think I’ll be happy with it. I love old guns, and even though this one is in pretty good shape, I like knowing that it has a history.
Anyways, happy to be here and learn from you folks!

 

[Old_Cop]

Welcome from NW PA.

 

[Zarr]

Welcome from Western Massachusetts.

 

[mauser9]

Good choice and the price pretty decent too. You will be glad you bought it. Was my first back in 74. Might have been a 39-2 back then. Gun looks to be in very good condition.

 

[coachray]

Welcome to the forum

 

[Oldsalt66]

Welcome, and best of luck with your pistol.

 

[Babysitr]

Welcome from southern Illinois....nice pistol

 

[shamuscull]

Welcome from downstate NY.

 

[Rustyt1953]

 

[mrsig]

Welcome from Tampa

 

[AAPSG.Group]

If you're happy with it that's all that counts, former Suffolk County LI resident

 

[Bald1]

Welcome from Western NY

 

[C Islander]

Welcome from Ohio!

 

[bigmoose]

Welcome from central NY state (Mohawk Valley).I have a 39-2. It’s my favorite 9mm. Never had a jam and it is easy to carry, easy to hold, and easy to shoot. Just a great all around pistol. Yours looks in fine shape, and is an early one with the long extractor.

 

[lkabug]

Welcome from the Commonwealth of Virginia.
You'll enjoy that 39

 

[Splitear]

Welcome from southern Illinois....nice pistol

Whereabouts in Southern Illinois? I grew up in Edwards County, and have been in NY for about 7 years.

 

[Splitear]

Welcome from central NY state (Mohawk Valley).I have a 39-2. It’s my favorite 9mm. Never had a jam and it is easy to carry, easy to hold, and easy to shoot. Just a great all around pistol. Yours looks in fine shape, and is an early one with the long extractor.

Yeah, I can’t find an exact date for it. I know it’s pre-71 since it’s not the 39-2, but I can’t find a date range for it’s 67xxx SN. Not a big deal though. Thanks for the info.

 

[OLDSTER]

Hi from North Dakota

 

[URIT]

Welcome aboard from coastal North Carolina, and enjoy your nice Model 39.

 

[mdf9183]

Welcome from Bastrop, Texas