S&W model 39

[sop]

The 3rd gen version of a nickel 39....a polished SS 3906

 

[squidsix]

Don't forget about the USN Model 39, AKA the Mk22.
Also, the SAO model 39, the M44

 

[olwogo]

In reference to my post earlier in this thread, I will not be letting this weapon go. I made the mistake of shooting it! This is a real joy to shoot! After careful consideration, I believe this will be one of the guns in my collection when I die!! >

 

[squidsix]

Exactly. I have a 39 and a 39-2 that will be staying with me for a while. From time to time I have let a few things go, but there's always another that comes back home.

 

[revolvergeek]

I finally picked up a 39-2. It is a joy to shoot.

 

[rbclark]

Model 39's

I have 3 39's
One Nickel on Steel 39 no dash in a silver box.
One Nickel on Alloy 39-2 Blue Box with Mother of Pearl grips and original grips also.
One Blue Alloy 39-2 Blue Box all original.

Just got them out of the safe after 20 years to look at them.
WOW.

 

[shawn mccarver]

I agree with the earlier post that the 39-2 is the best looking self-defense semi-auto S&W has ever made. Period.

 

[Vulcan Bob]

Don't tell my 1911's I said this but the 39 fits and feels better than any other semi auto hand gun I've tried, bit like shaking hands with an old friend. As far as function goes the 39 likes to be run wet, dry not so much. Good luck in your search!

 

[Triathloncoach]

[QUOTQUOTEE=Cyrano;136287579]I got some Super Vel for my Glock 17 and it wouldn't feed. Gave them to a friend with a Model 39 and they worked great in his pistol.[/QUOTE]

Liar, how can anything be better than "Perfection."

 

[kingsey]

I bought a 39-2 a while ago and it seems to finds it's way into my range bag every time I go shooting.

 

[ratchley]

My 39-2 resides in safety while my SR9 does duty on the nightstand so that the S&W doesn't end up in an evidence locker.

 

[samnev]

I agree with the earlier post that the 39-2 is the best looking self-defense semi-auto S&W has ever made. Period.

I agree with ^^^^. I bought my 39-2 in the late 60's and my 52-2 in the 70's. I've bought many pistols since them but those 2 remain my favorites.

 

[cougar015]

Hello rbclark, can you post more pictures of the 39 in nickel? Which one is it in the pictures you included?

 

[cougar015]

This is a No 39 (pre 39 designation) 9mm Blue engraved with Serial Number 2152. One of my favorite from my collection.

 

[sw44spl]

I have a 639 and a blued 1972 39-2 love them both. last week I laidaway a 1980 39-2 in the box man ill have 3 now. great guns and great shooters.

 

[flagman1776]

A M39-2 was my first centerfire pistol. Still have it & after a trip to Barstow (back in the 1983) it now fires 9x21 as well as 9mm. I should have bought a 9mm barrel from Barstow when I had the chance as they have not offered them in a long time. It needs a trip outside for photos.

I also have a 39 no dash NIB.

Box

End

Label

Instructions

Peeling back the layers

M39 no dash

Funky follower

 

[arrmgr]

39-2 Horz Shoulder Holster

Been looking for a "formed" horz draw shoulder holster for my 39-2 I love all the features and shooting quality
The choices seems sparse for my needs. Got several Glocks and Kimber but the 39-2 has a better Conceal Profile

 

[lrrifleman]

Been looking for a "formed" horz draw shoulder holster for my 39-2 I love all the features and shooting quality
The choices seems sparse for my needs. Got several Glocks and Kimber but the 39-2 has a better Conceal Profile

I have recently been searching for current production holsters for my 439 so I can exercise my CFP with it. For the most part, they just don't exist unless you go with something custom.

Fortunately, I had a Galco vertical shoulder holster for my 1911s which holds my 439 quite well. I was fortunate enough to find a gentleman that worked with me in locating a Kydex IWB holster that fit my 439. Front Line makes a line of tuckable IWB holsters for the S&W model 69 that grasps the slide forward of the ejection port, and works fantastically with the 439, and should work with the 39.

 

[Deputy]

Sorry to "necro" this thread, but I have the chance (I hope) to get a 39-2. I always wanted one and now I can get one in real nice shape for a reasonable price. Naturally, I have been concerned about the reports of ammo problems with them. But I think a trip to S&W would cure any problems I might encounter. I am a fan of 147 grain 9MM and I heard that is where problems might arise.

 

[tom 45]

I got my 39-2 in 1969, It was serial # A1869xx".
I had trouble feeding Super-Vels.
The trouble was...
When you look at the feed ramp there is a hump in the middle.
The nose of the hollow point would hit just below the hump on the steepest part of the ramp.
I just smoothed out the hump and never had another problem.
I had that gun until just recently and can agree with everyone here...
It is the most comfortable gun I've ever had.