Questions on the 5906 and 6906 semi autos.

[ugrey]

I think the 5906 is as good as it gets for home defense. That big steel gun soaks up the 9mm recoil. It will last forever, it is not likely to rust. Put night sights on it and a 20 round Mec Gar magazine. Almost nobody grabs an extra mag for a bump in the night. The double action first shot is great for, what Mas Ayoob calls, threat management. You are about 20 times more likely to point a gun at somebody than you ever are to actually fire the gun. I want a 12 pound, 7/10s of an inch pull trigger when I am half awake. The DA/SA trigger can be learned, unless you are a whiny, 20 something year old glock kid. The trigger reset for single action is as short and crisp as any factory pistol I have ever tried. You can also relatively safely stick that pistol in your waistband if you have to. I do not normally wear a holster at 2AM. Always holster with your thumb on the hammer and/or flip the safety on. I would NEVER stick a glock in a waistband, I don't even like to holster those things. I would not trade my two 5906 house guns for anything.

 

[duppie]

I recently bought S&W mags from Midway for my 5906, and as a first-time customer got a significant discount.

Not a big fan of Midway,They don't ship ammo to NJ,asks a mess of asinine questions to get other peripherals shipped, nickle and dime you to death. I'd rather pay a little more and not give them the business. But thanks for the tip.

 

[orvillelee]

Everyone does have their own preference, as to which is the most comfortable and the ease of concealment(if thats what you intend to do with it). I've went through numerous S&W automatics and have concluded, in my own opinion, that the 457 was perfect for me. I love the compactness of it as well as it being a .45 all rolled into one. It may only have 7 rounds in it, but it works for me. Thats what matters. What works for you?

 

[bill-]

I'm not a very big guy, 5'10" 140lbs, and I conceal the 5906, loaded with 17 round mag and a 17 round mag in a case without any problems. The safety is wider than I'd like, but that is about it.

I used to carry a Sig P6(P225) which is a single stack 9mm not much smaller than a 5906.

During the winter months, it's much easier to carry since I normally at the minimum wear a jacket anyway. I have a nice Bianchi holster that hugs pretty well. During the summer, in the waist band with larger shirts so I don't print much.

 

[Lost Lake]

The 6906 is a mislabeled gun from S&W. It should be called the 6913. It is the double stack version of a 3913. Compact, alloy frame, stainless slide.

The replacement is the M&P9c.

 

[cpeblue]

Lost Lake, with the 69xx being it's own series 6903 would be correct. 'I' think it should have been called the 5913/14 and what a shame they never made a 5916 or a 3916.

 

[GoodMornin]

If you're looking for a compromise between the two try a 5903 or 5943, mine is a 5943TSW, I usually carry it daily, just depends

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[carbuncle]

I have both guns and love them equally. The 6906 is a great carry gun and works well with those folks who have smaller hands, the 5906 is a fun range gun that really soaks up the recoil with it's beefy weight. My 5906 is one of my home defense guns and is great for the task. Both weapons perform very well, in my experience, with Mec Gar mags of all sizes. I got one 15 round factory mag with the 5906, so I bought the base pad kit from S&W and converted it to use as a 15 rounder with the 6906. I now exclusively use Mec Gar 15, 17 and 20 round mags in the 5906 with 100% reliability. They are also flawless in the 6906, but do extend a bit from the frame.

 

[duppie]

If you're looking for a compromise between the two try a 5903 or 5943, mine is a 5943TSW, I usually carry it daily, just depends
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A very close friend has the very same pistol and after firing it always remembered the feel, so that is why I started this particular tread, The weight does not bother me in the least and it just felt right. Now if only I can get through to the dealer before the stocks are totally depleted.

 

[rwsmith]

This is an old thread, but.....

Not a big fan of Midway,They don't ship ammo to NJ,asks a mess of asinine questions to get other peripherals shipped, nickle and dime you to death. I'd rather pay a little more and not give them the business. But thanks for the tip.

I don't think the problem is with Midway as much as it is with New Jersey. I order stuff and they send it, period. No questions or nickel and dime stuff.