On the way 915

[Dirtynails]

Not sure how this 915 left the factory when new. Don't know if it's a Zander? Frankenzander? Or just a Bubba 915.
I don't have it in my hands yet. No S&W box but it is shipping with a Doskocil plastic case.
What is up with the sticker on the slide? It's on both sides. It's far from mint but I don't mind. Guns are tools to me.

 

[jsbethel]

It looks very Bubba to me - probably functions fine.

 

[Dirtynails]

If Bubba stripped the anodizing off the frame he did a great job.

 

[67tempest]

May have been a rental firearm, that might explain the warning stickers on the slide. I carry a 915, great gun.

 

[jbltwin1]

915 in the winter, 669 in the summer. 915 is a fine gun. Guess they did the Deeks change to it. (NCIS LA reference!)

 

[Yendor357]

Wow! How cool! I like it.

 

[GaryS]

Someone probably removed the magazine safety and that's why those stickers are on there.

 

[Dirtynails]

You guys are on it. I got it in my hands and it has some milage on it. For sure it was a bubba range gun.

But it's really smooth and if it shoots well I will be pleased.

 

[Heymatt]

Looks are a plus. But it has to go bang first

 

[GaryS]

Did a great job of something that shouldn't have been done.

If Bubba stripped the anodizing off the frame he did a great job.

 

[GaryS]

Thinking about it a bit, a 915 in good condition would be a viable alternative to trying to find a 5903 if one wanted to carry a full size 3rd Gen.

 

[bigggbbruce]

Did a great job of something that shouldn't have been done.

Sig Sauer has a guide to anodizing to know when it's worn out. Then the frame rails wear out. Not a good thing to remove it.

 

[jsbethel]

The pistol may not be worth it but S&W will anodize a 3rd gen frame for $150.

https://www.smith-wesson.com/customer-service/performance-center-precision-gunsmithing

 

[GaryS]

That's not a bad price, but I'd do a comparison with a Ceracoat job by a good gunsmith.

The pistol may not be worth it but S&W will anodize a 3rd gen frame for $150.

https://www.smith-wesson.com/customer-service/performance-center-precision-gunsmithing

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

They are very good, accurate guns for the price and last with reasonable care.. I am a fan.

 

[rosewood]

If Bubba stripped the anodizing off the frame he did a great job.

yeah, from the pics, it looks like it came that way.

 

[st regis]

Picked up this 915 yesterday. Has Novak sights.

 

[Dirtynails]

Very nice!

 

[Dirtynails]

Just an update on Bubba the 915. I put a curved factory grip on it as my hands prefer that grip.
With bulk Blazer brass 115's this thing shoots very well. The sights aren't great, but perfectly adequate.
I can't leave things alone. Bubba is going to get some Wolf springs next as I feel the 17lb hammer and trigger return springs work well for me.