S&W 6906 Questions

[jeffj13]

I just shot, for the first time, a 6906 that I purchased on Gunbroker. Put about 50 rounds of WWB and 50 rounds of Speer Gold Dot JHP through it without a hitch. Love how this weapon feels and shoots, but I do have two questions.

The weapon shoots about 3-4" low at 25ft. Can the sights be adjusted?

There is a decocker lever on both sides of the weapon. I'm right handed, so I can't see ever using the one on the right side. Can it be removed and replaced with a plug? If so, where do I get a plug (besides S&W) and how do I do it?

Thanks for your help.

jeff

 

[ab4ka]

I'm not sure if the 6906 was ever available with adjustable sights. Mine has the Novak fixed sights. Are you using a 6 o'clock hold? I've found that with my S&W pistols I need to put the front dot right on the target instead of under it like I'm used to.

I'm also curious about the decocker but I'm hesitant to alter my gun so I just live with it.

Enjoy your 6906, it's a great gun!

 

[SWFanatic]

I have a 469 which is the earlier model, same gun.

The sights are not adjustable aside from windage only on the rear.

The safety would have to be replaced with a non-ambi version.

Try shooting a heavier bullet as they hit higher at short distances. Try a 124 or 147 grain hollowpoint.

Good luck.

SWF

 

[Jetpilot007]

I own a 6906 myself. I love that firearm. It will spit out any type of ammo, although I will not shoot +P as it will create more wear and tear.

In fact I think I will carry that puppy tomorrow. Today I am carrying my CS45. Another great firearm by S&W!

 

[Model 27 Man]

I own a 6906 that I bought new, and have never fired. I bought it because I read a good review on it. Would Remington Golden Sabre 147 grain JHP be considered a plus load?
Thanks,
Paul

 

[RogueJSK]

By "plus load", I assume you mean extra power "Plus P" loads, right? Those are denoted on the package as well as the cartidge headstamp by "+P" or "+P+". If no mention of "+P" is made, then it is not a "plus load".

So those are more than likely standard pressure 147 gr. rounds. Besides, Remington does not appear to offer 147 +P Golden Sabers.

 

[sipowicz]

One thing I did to mine to make it a bit slimmer was to remove two steps from the slide release..it's a very compact gun but that lever is way to wide.

 

[ab4ka]

I've been carrying my M&P 40 in an MTAC the last couple of days but I may go back to carrying my 6906...I love that gun!

 

[squidsix]

You can most certainly remove the starboard side safety yourself. Once you remove the safety, you can cut off the right side and thread the hole, filling it with a machine screw and grinding it flat. I have done this, it's no major feat of engineering mastery. Get a dremel, and a tap that fits the hole. Done.

 

[jeffj13]

Sipowiicz & Squidsix,

Thanks for bringing this back on topic.

As it appears that the sights are not adjustable, how do I get the gun to hit what i aim at?

jeff

 

[cabezaverde]

If you have $62.00, these are great.

LPA TPU Rear Sight S&W 3rd Generation Semi Auto with Novak Rear Sight 9mm Luger, 40 S&W Steel Blue 3-Dot - MidwayUSA

I have them on my 457 and 4516. Have been thinking about this one for my 6906.

 

[dthomas]

You can get the non-ambidexterous from a S&W Model 469 usually on Brownell's website for Smith & Wesson parts for not too much money without having to go through the trouble of converting the factory ambidexterous safety [which you can keep to convert back to factory specs]. I have adjustable Trijicons on two of mine but they did come with adjustable Novak's. You can purchase some Novak adjustable or the Trijicon's on Brownell's also. Hope that helped -

dthomas

 

[jaysouth]

You can most certainly remove the starboard side safety yourself. Once you remove the safety, you can cut off the right side and thread the hole, filling it with a machine screw and grinding it flat. I have done this, it's no major feat of engineering mastery. Get a dremel, and a tap that fits the hole. Done.

Is the starboard side next to the pointy end of the boat? Or behind it?

enquiring landlubbers and all that.

 

[4864]

I have better accuracy shooting 147gr ammo out of my plastic and aluminum alloy frame 9mm guns. I have a 5903, 3913 that love them. I too will have a 6906 soon. Getting my California DOC one tomorrow.

 

[Big Mike]

When I had my 6906, it shot very low. At @ 10 yards had to completely wash out the target with the front sight in order to get it even close to the center of the target. I read several years ago here on this forum that I wasn't the only one who had this particular issue with this model. I recall reading that someone contacted S&W and their feedback was to get a lower front sight??? Conversely, my 6946 was a laser beam and I shot it very well without having to "paint" my target. I'd call S&W and ask them...

 

[raw6464]

My 6906 shoots very low also... I mean very low. Aiming high is mandatory.

 

[sw44spl]

great gun I love mine .

 

[drbuzz]

I have two 6906 and both of them shoot low... one very low. Not sure why. I don't think it's the sights. My bore sight laser shows I could remove the front sight altogether and it would be pretty close. MY prior experience with S&W was accuracy built in. I'm disappointed. I love the guns other than that. Any suggestions on how to get them to shoot straight?

 

[BigRich315]

Is the starboard side next to the pointy end of the boat? Or behind it?

enquiring landlubbers and all that.

Avast ye lubber!! Starboard is right. He he, pointy end...

My 6906 shoots best with 147gr, but still just a tad low, could be me.

 

[SMSgt]

Both my Gen 3s (4566 & 6906) shoot low. I'm used to a Glock 30 and wonder if the grip angle difference is causing it. Even when I concentrate I still hit low. My one outing with the 9mm was with 115 grns. I'm going to try 125 grns next (my reloads) and see if that helps. As is, if I aim for the nose, I make a nice pattern under the chin. Just as effective, but...

Rather than mod the ambi safety, I'd try to run down a non-ambi one and swap it out. Once the original is modified, it can't be reversed. Personally I just ignore it and leave it off.