S&W 39-2

[mike from st pete]

I must be a bone head or I'm worse than a blind squirrel. Can't find a thing on the Model 39 using the SEARCH for this forum? Got a 39-2 looks almost new with box, papers and cleaning tool.
I want to know more about the pistol I bought. I always pay too much for stuff but never get a bad case of buyer's remorse. $500 OTD isn't too bad? Really is a 98% plus and the box is in great shape.
Thanks in advance for pointing me in the right direction.

 

[BruceB]

Try searching for "Model 39" using the quotes. This board doesn't seem to like short search terms like '39'.

A really nice Model 39-2 with everything would be OK at $500, maybe a bit steep. I got an unfired in the box with everything for that in the last year.

 

[bigmoose]

You did fine. You are going to really appreciate all the good points that the 39 has going for it.

 

[GyMac]

I think you did great for that price. The Model 39 is a real classic and the best looking 9mm ever!

 

[mike from st pete]

The finish really caught my eye.
Any recommended ammo or avoid ammo. I use mostly S&B 115 or American Eagle 115 as range ammo. 124 is my usual choice for SD ammo.

 

[BruceB]

I use a lot of MagTech or BVAC bulk reloaded 115g for range ammo. I won't use any steel case stuff.

 

[mike from st pete]

Might Take Awhile

To take my new find out for shooting. I do have every intention of putting some rounds down range with it.

 

[mike from st pete]

Unintended Discharge Problem?

On another message board a problem with unintentional discharges in the Model 39 was brought up. Has anyone else heard about this?

 

[FirebirdV8]

On another message board a problem with unintentional discharges in the Model 39 was brought up. Has anyone else heard about this?

That doesn't sound like a common problem. Unless a 39-2 isn't in proper working order and the owner fires it anyway. Of course this will happen with any gun not in proper working order. The other possibility is that someone was doing a home "drop test" on their 39/39-2. The first gen semi-autos do not have a firing pin block, so if the pistol is dropped just right it could go off.

I have a few Model 39/39-2's spread around the production era and have only had a one that had a rough chamber from previous owner abuse. Otherwise they have been perfectly reliable and comfortable to shoot.

 

[bulletproof-791]

here is my $400.00 39-2 about 95-98% cond to me it is more like 98%,box,manual,paper,3 mags........love it

 

[mike from st pete]

Nice looking pistol!
The 39/39-2 is a good looking design and from what I have read so far sound mechanically, too. I'm getting an itch on my index finger that will only get relief from a trip to the range.
I just wish I had gotten two S&W magazines, and known to look before passing over the cash.

 

[ol' geeser]

In the early '70's I used Super Vel ammo in one until the frame cracked and the pistol seized up. Stupid move on my part....Never had an opportunity to own another.
Beautiful pistols though.......

 

[mike from st pete]

I won't use anything hotter that the 9x19NATO I have. I'll run a couple of mags of JHPs thru it just to see if they work. I have no intention to use the 39-2 for home or self defense.

 

[W.E.G.]

I have no intention to use the 39-2 for home or self defense.

Is the typical intruder in your AO four-legged, and with large teeth?

 

[mike from st pete]

No, but the 870 or G17 would be a better problem solver, and survive the evidence locker better.