S&W 6906 Questions

[rogarm43]

Good to find this 6906 info. I'm seriously considering a 6906 and the reports of "shoots low" have me worried. I have a 4006 that is right on and I really like the Gen 3 Stainless models. Currently have a couple of Sig P250s (compact & sub-compact). I cannot for the life of me get the 250 sub compact (.40) on target. I'm ok with the 250C (9mm) and others shoot this sub compact pistol and advise the sights are right on. I cannot stop pulling that long DA trigger down. Thus it hits 4 to 6" low at 7 yds. Was looking to get rid of the 250sc and get a 6906.
Have not held a 6906. Don't they have a SA/DA trigger like the 4006?
Would I possibly have the same issue with the 6906?

 

[Swabby]

Every gun is as different as every shooter. I know from experience that after shooting my (no longer with me) M&P40, then going back to a 3rd Gen SA/DA pistol, I had trouble hitting what I was aiming at for several range outings. Try the gun for awhile. See if you get better with it, without any changes. If not, S&W does offer several different heights in front sights. A heavier bullet, as well as, maybe a different ammo manufacturer should help as well. Holding the dot on your target, instead of the top edge of the blade would be a good place to start. If it still shoots low, then go for the heavier ammo, and possibly a new front sight.

 

[drbuzz]

Swabby, you mean cover the bulls eye with the dot?

Is this normal for a S&W pistol? My model 39 was laser accurate. I don't remember covering up the bull though. Today I got a laser "Trainer Cartridge" and I'm encouraged. If I put the dot just under the bull, that's where it hits at 20ft. Right under the bull. Maybe slightly left, which I can correct pretty easy with a drift. I don't really like covering up what I'm aiming at. I want to keep it in view the whole time, but it's not as bad as I thought. Also points out I'm anticipating recoil. Time to employ the snap cap in the mag drill.

 

[blackpowder]

Swabby, you mean cover the bulls eye with the dot?

Is this normal for a S&W pistol?

yes, right. It is normal for at least this particular model. Cover the bulls eye with the dot and you shouldn't have any problems even with lighter ammo.

As for the ambi safety: Why remove it? or why does it bug you? I also don't use it but it comes in handy for another reason. I rack the slide gripping the rear end by the two safety levers. Works great. The barrel is really to short to rack the slide by gripping the front end of the slide (unless you have very small hands). Try it.

 

[Joseph Ponds]

Shoots low

I have a 3913 that shoots very low too.

 

[boatboy]

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.

Hey Squid
yeah 87% of people know right and left I like your starboard ref
Lets help more landbubbers know port and starboard

HAHA
"boatboy"
Hank

 

[squidsix]

There are a couple of pics of mine here:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...mming-5906-s-post136028872.html#post136028872

And I used to say "passenger side" to describe the "starboard side" but I recently bought a right-drive Austin Healey, and I can't use that term anymore.

 

[pineappleshooter]

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

enquiring landlubbers and all that.

Port is left starboard is right - the way to remember is port has four letters just like left. The port running light on a ship is red the starboard is green - the best way to remember is port wine is red.

 

[ridgerunner609]

Port and Starboard are easy to remember. Just remember left is port and they have the same number of letters in them. Starboard is self explanatory.

I'm sorry squid but I completely disagree with your opinion to take a dremel to the slide. I have seen far to many people screw around with dremels and ruin good guns. If you want to remove the safety just pick up the non ambi safety and leave the dremel alone. Nothing good can come from a dremel. Can it be done, yes if you're good at it but that doesn't mean it should be done.

 

[squidsix]

I removed the safety assembly first. I didn't touch the slide.

 

[neckelhead]

crimson trace for the 6906

I recently purchesed a s&w 6906. I love the firearm but would like to upgrade and put a crimson trace grip on it, only they don't offer a model specific grip. Can anyone tell me if any of the other grips made for s&w are compatible with it.

 

[kbm6893]

No laser grip made for he 6906, but there is a forum member on here who converted a pair of 5906 lasergrips to fit on his 6906.

 

[SMSgt]

Them naval folks say port and starboard because they never learned right from left. ;-)

 

[neckelhead]

No laser grip made for he 6906, but there is a forum member on here who converted a pair of 5906 lasergrips to fit on his 6906.

How difficult is that conversion?

 

[Hill_Country]

Here's a thread about the modification. http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...5-crimson-trace-lasergrips-69xx-39xx-cs9.html

Let's just say that if I knew then what I know now, I never would have attempted it. I have it down to around 20 hours for each one, now. The first couple took much longer.

My stock is down to just one CS9 laser grip, now, but I plan to make a few more before I trash the jigs. Got some other projects in the works so it will be a few weeks.

Best,

John

 

[neckelhead]

Wow great job. Well I hope one day they make one for the 6906. I don't think I can justify spending 300$ on a grip experiment. I didn't even spend that on the gun itself. Thank you for the info. I really don't want to put a under muzzle laser on it. I currently carry a walther pk380 with a viridian green laser. Which I have not been able to find a holster for.

 

[Hill_Country]

Thanks for the kind words. It was a lot of work, but it is nice to have three 3 gens all equipped the same.

The CT solves the holster problem, but the green laser sounds cool, too. Be interesting to hear some experiences with it - battery life? temperature?

The CT's are pricey, no argument. FWIW, CT raised their wholesale prices the first of the year but some dealers still have some old stock so now might be a good time to buy.

 

[lhump1961]

I shot low with my 6906 when I first got it but after I shot it a little more I got familiar with it I am very happy with it's accuracy.

 

[neckelhead]

Battery life is approx. 4 hours. As far as the temp goes i will have to check the manual.

 

[DrewZFoster]

I have a bone stock 6906 that I can hit a pop can with at 20 honest yards...with 115 WWB...I am an above average shooter....but it is dead on!