S&W 6904 but in .40 cal?

[Black6904]

Greeting Fellow Forum Members,

I'm brand new and this is my first post.

I owned several S&W 9mm autos way back when like the 469, 59, 559, and 59 nickle. I loved them all.

I just got a nice used 6904 and to me it seems like gen 3 of the first ASP like smiths 469? Am I right here?

I am wondering if there is this same gun by another model number in .40 cal?

Also is there a book that lists and depicts all of the S&W auto pistols out there that I could buy that would give me all the models and calibers etc?

 

[427mach1]

Welcome to the forum!

You might look at the 4053TSW, which is double action only, or the 4013TSW, which is double action/single action. Here's my 4013TSW, which should look a lot like your 6904:

I don't know of any books to recommend (someone else will probably chime in here) but here is the magic decoder ring information for the third gens:

FIRST TWO DIGITS
39: 9mm
59: 9mm
69: 9mm double stack compact
10: 10mm
40: 40S&W
45: 45 ACP
35: .357 TSW

THIRD DIGIT
0: standard model
1: compact
2: standard with decocker
3: compact with decocker
4: standard with DAO
5: compact with DAO
6: nonstandard barrel length
7: nonstandard barrel length with decocker
8: nonstandard barrel length with DAO

FOURTH DIGIT
3: aluminum frame with SS slide
4: aluminum frame with carbon steel slide
5: carbon steel frame and slide
6: SS frame and slide
7: SS frame and carbon steel slide

 

[VTHokiesDuckHunter]

There is also the Holy Grail of S&W 3rd gens - the Shorty 40. My favorite of all the Smiths.

Some seem to be 4040's, and there is a 4006 version I think. 9could be wrong on that one)

 

[S&W5906]

There is also the Holy Grail of S&W 3rd gens - the Shorty 40. My favorite of all the Smiths.

Some seem to be 4040's, and there is a 4006 version I think. 9could be wrong on that one)

Yes there are 4006s. I have one. And for those who want a real short .40, there is the CS40.

 

[handgunner356]

The 4013/53TSWs' would be the same frame size, but they were never offered blued. The Shorty-Forty uses the same frame size and the MK III version was avaialble in both blue and stainless. The 6900 frame size always felt good to me.

 

[gator1]

A 4014 sure would have been sweet.

 

[vsp537]

4014 ya say?

A 4014 sure would have been sweet.

Not mine, but heres a thread about the 4014 for pic value.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-semi-auto-pistols/196562-new-s-w-4014-a.html

Missed my shot at one a couple years ago and haven't seen one since.

 

[VTHokiesDuckHunter]

Here's mine (4014).....

I carry it every day. My favorite 3rd gen of all time. Yes, I was very lucky - found it LNIB, all papers and both original magazines, with about 50 rounds max fired through it. I won't tell the price or you would cry.....

I had Tim Thurner of TT Gunleather make me a very sweet IWB for it. If you want a great custom leather holster, I highly recommend TT Gunleather.

 

[VTHokiesDuckHunter]

Hey, I just looked at that other thread that was linked - more photos of my 4014!

Somewhere I have a copy of a S&W factory letter another guy received on his 4014. There were about 500 made.

 

[timn8er]

"Also is there a book that lists and depicts all of the S&W auto pistols out there that I could buy that would give me all the models and calibers etc?"

You should definitely pick up the latest edition of the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, also known as the Bible. Its full of useful information(once you learn how to decipher it!)& is available from Amazon for a reasonable price. Its worth having even if you just like looking at high quality pics of Smith & Wesson's!