opinions on model 39 please

[flash60601]

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"It is a nice carry, concelaed or Open. Not a real flashy "Barbecue gun", but in a nice Ross holster, it looks good. I now carry it more than I used to, if that says anything for it."

Flash

Guess it's all in how you dress her.....

Is the extractor broken on your no-dash? Or does it have a little step on it - that vertical mark at the midway point?

My original extractor broke, but the factory sent me a "new, improved, better heat-treated" one and neither it nor the original had that little line.

BTW, the nickel plated looks nice. My niece has one for her EDC.

Flash

 

[n4zov]

Yes they are durable, reliable, accurate, and fit they hand like like nothing else since.

Amen! And they somehow fit just right for concealed carry with an inside the waistband holster. The 39 just kind of snuggles up and blends in like few other full size autos can do.

 

[conn ak]

Even though they are 60ish, parts are still available from Numrich and others. Btw, If I handed you one and didn't tell you what it was would you guess it was designed in the early 1950s?

Yes they are durable, reliable, accurate, and fit they hand like like nothing else since. If the alloy frame worries you find a 639 all stainLESS steel version. Just be aware the weight difference is very noticeable.

What he said. The 639 is the most accurate semi I've ever owned, but it's a load of bricks if you're used to carrying polymer pistols. The 39 is lighter by a hefty margin in concealed carry consideration. I haven't heard of anyone wearing out a Model 39 anyway.

 

[w2kbr]

Speaking of the 439: I was planning to do a rear sight R&R, and noted 2 springs nestled under the rear sight. Anyone care to expand on the sight R&R and those 2 springs??
Thanks

 

[xcpd69]

Speaking of the 439: I was planning to do a rear sight R&R, and noted 2 springs nestled under the rear sight. Anyone care to expand on the sight R&R and those 2 springs??
Thanks

Those springs have plungers underneath them. Both plungers interact with 3 levers in the frame, two on the right and one on the left. The left side lever is for the magazine safety and the right side ones are the firing pin safety lever and the decocking lever.

 

[w2kbr]

Thanks for the spring info, xcpd69. So, if one removes the rear sight, and catches the springs and plungers, what procedure is used to compress the spring(s) while sliding in the new rear sight??
Anyone?
Regards.

EDIT: No need to reply. Job has been completed. Nice scope mount has been installed, and scope is now on board. Springs did not present a problem. And in case anyone might wonder why I scoped a 439...I use it in Center fire Bullseye competition. And for Personal Defense, simple, aim C.O.M.
Regards

 

[HighExpert]

I have one and like it very much. Good shooting gun. The only problem, compared to modern 9's, is the low mag capacity. The 52 looks like it because it was built on the same frame.