S&W 3913

Just to add to the accolades given the 3913. I tend to be a SIG man for automatics...but the 3913 is the exception. I got it when a Cop friend of mine offered to sell his 'first edition' model to me for $200 when he was tight on cash. Man did he live to regret that.

Reliability is 100%. Accuracy is on par with my P225 which is to say outstanding. It's light weight and flat profile are excellent for concealed carry. The only thing my gun lacks are tritium sights. I usually carry my Ultra CDP which has tritium sights at night but am thinking about having them added to the 3913.

I rate my purchase of the 3913 as one of the top 5 gun buys of my life...
 
Thanks for all the great info. I picked up a 3913 in great condition. Shoots like a dream. I am hooked for sure now.
 
Congrats on your purchase. I imagine you will look back years from now and pat yourself on the back for making such a wise decision.

I fully agree with the majority of folks here....possibly the best CCW 9mm produced by Smith. Extremely reliable, easy to carry....and very accurate with the proper ammunition. Having carried a considerable number of differ guns over the past 40 years, once I acquired my 3914 (new from the LAPD store in the early 90's) it quickly became my primary carry piece. I am never without it. I found it to be so perfect for me, I later bought a new 4040 when they first came out. It is roughly the same gun, in 40 S&W.

I have never been enamored with the 9mm and expected the 4040 to assume the duties as my carry weapon of choice. However, it is considerably more of a handful to shoot and while I am not particular recoil conscious, I am unable to shoot it as well as the 3914 and would not feel as confident carrying it. My feeling is one should be as comfortable as possible with their CCW gun. They should know how to instinctively handle and use it, and be confident they can make that 'life saving shot' if it were to become necessary. Hence, I continue to carry the 3914 and expect I will do so until something comes along to alter my view.

Again, nice purchase of a great weapon.
 
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I got a new 3913LS in 2007. I first shot it with both Win and Rem generic 115 grain Hollow Point. It grouped very well with both loads @ 25 (and 50) yards --- I could hit a base ball size rock @ 25 + yards nearly every time. I then shot some 115 grain FMJ and the groups got at least twice as big --- mine is ammo sensitive.

I'm very satisfied with my LS -- It carries well, it's accurate and 100% reliable.

PS: I had a 669 before the LS and didn't care for it at all -- inaccurate and an uncomfortable grip.
 
Funny I should see THIS thread...

Been wanting a 3913 for a few years...but not exactly one of my Grail Guns. Last week I FIND my Grail , blued pre 27 3 1/2" gun! So thats on it's way as we speak.

Yesterday walk into a shop and sitting in the USED section is a mint 3913 with 2 mags for $350. Talk about "feast or famine". I can go months without ANYTHING remotely interesting...then find TWO desireable pieces in a week. NOT complaining though!

FN in MT
 
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Better late than never, but to add to everyone else's tributes, the 3913 is a great cc gun. The only gun I have found that is better (IMO) is a CS9. Almost the same grip, one round less, only a slightly shorter barrel, and it uses the same holster (Hume JIT). I carry both interchangeably.
 
I posted an ad in the WTB subforum looking for a 3913. If anyone happens to have one for sale, or happens to run across one at their local shop let me know!
 
A shop near me has a 3913 TSW in "very good" condition for $470, I think, but I don't know enough about them to say if this is a deal or not. I suspect not, but thought I'd report it anyway, just for a benchmark of some kind.
 
Model 3914 owners - what quality holsters have you found for this gun. I have one and love it but now trying to find something from Galco or Bianchi, etc. Right hand, OWB use concealed carry.
 
Not that model, but I just purchased from that site in the closeout section a JIT for $16.87. Fits well, but not good for those who do not want the muzzle exposed slightly.
 
Littlechickie,
I bough a very well made and comfortable OWB holster from Tex Shoemaker and Son. Price was good also. I would recommend looking at their site.
Tom
 
84CJ said:
Again welcome to the forum. You have your sights set on a nice piece. Can be a little tough to find in a hurry. Be patient and you will be rewarded. I think the 3914 is the same as the 3913 only in black if you do not have your heart set on the stainless look. Someone correct me if I am wrong about the 3914. If the one you are eying is priced right you may want to snag it.

What to look for ^ see handgunner356. If it is clean and not scratched up inside and out. Some folks like to dig in them with sharp tools for some reason. You don't run into 3913's everyday.
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Hers a link for a 3914 if your interested.
S&W 9mm 3914 DA/SA - MGO Community Forum
 
I have a 3913 I bought new in the early 90's for my wife...but she didn't like it; it was too hard to rack for her. So I finally got my CPL in Dec 2008 and that 3913 became my carry gun. I suppose it's the "NL" version since it doesn't have "Ladysmith" on the slide...although it just says "Model 3913" on the slide above the ser #. There are smaller and flatter 9mms out there, but I love the thing.

Anyway I only have one other handgun, a 4" Ruger GP100 .357 (which I also love), which I view as a bit big for cc. So I am VERY glad I traded in my old 659 for the 3913...now if I just had a decent holster. Been using an el-cheapo IWB "Uncle Mikes" and it's getting worn out.
 
I carry my 3913NL in a Lobo iwb holster. I carry left handed and found it on fleabay which was a special order item. I've seen some post on these forum before by the maker. I'll see if I can find some info you. It's a very well made holster.

Here you go: http://www.lobogunleather.com/
 
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