jimmyj
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Anyone CCW or shoot a S&W Model 5906 ?
Opinions ?
Jimmy
Opinions ?
Jimmy
S&W Model 5906 9mm Pistol
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I have 4 of them in my collection. They are iconic and function great. They make A few DAO models like the 5946, and the 5943. They make a frame de-cocker version as well, the 5926. If you are looking for A 3rd gen EDC option they make the 3913, 3914, 3953, 908, cs9, etc.. That have lower capacity but, A lot lighter and smaller making them more of A carry option.
IMHO, all stainless steel makes it too heavy for civilian concealed carry, but a great house or range gun.
Carry options IMO are the 915 [15 [17 w/ Mec-gar mags] +1] or
690x guns [12+1] can be 15+1 with 59xx mags and +2 adaptor.
Carry options IMO are the 915 [15 [17 w/ Mec-gar mags] +1] or
690x guns [12+1] can be 15+1 with 59xx mags and +2 adaptor.
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fiasconva
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My 5906 was my first S&W purchase and it's my favorite Smith. I had no problem carrying it since I was retired and only carried it for a few hours at a time. With a good holster I had no problems with the weight. I switched to a M&P9 a few years afterwards but will still carry my 5906 from time to time. It shoots well and is way more accurate than I am. IMHO, it's one of the best S&W made.
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I bought one new in '92 as the understudy/off duty for my duty gun. Took it to many schools. Only thing I've done after thousands of rounds is change the recoil spring-and buy extra mags. Overbuilt and rugged.
An IWB holster worked fine for carry. I shot it in USPSA too.
An IWB holster worked fine for carry. I shot it in USPSA too.
jbtrucker
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Owned a rarely fired 5906 when joined S&W forum several years ago . Had smooth action, trigger and very comfortable to shoot . Was difficult to breakdown and reassemble till got used to it . It was heavy never carried it but did keep it behind car seat few times till got a M&P
LVSteve
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I have a 5906 Tactical. It is a very smooth shooter, but I couldn't imagine using one as my CCW. Too bulky, and far too heavy. It must weigh 40 oz loaded.
I routinely carry a 6946, which has an aluminum receiver and 12 round magazine. The 5906 has a stainless steel receiver and a longer grip to accommodate a 15 round magazine. The longer grip would make it harder to conceal and the extra weight of the stainless receiver would make it rather heavy.
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I enjoy shooting mine and am proud to own it. There are much better options for EDC.
The 5906 is a fine shooter. I had my 5906 tuned up by the gunsmith at the LGS - my FFL - using the BLUEBELLYYANKEE 4 video YouTube series. (Do a Forum search "gunsmithing Gen3").
I have never used my 5906 as a CCW, but it does make a fine target pistol.
I have never used my 5906 as a CCW, but it does make a fine target pistol.
Borderboss
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The 5906 is a great shooting gun. Its weight is an advantage, not a disadvantage, because it makes the 9mm recoil seem like a puppy. For those complaining about the weight in carrying it, just use a proper belt and holster and stop complaining.
My 5906 makes me look like an expert marksman.
It's a great range gun, but as others have said it's a bit heavy for day to day carry. A 6906/46 makes a reasonable alternative if you need that much ammunition capacity.
I usually carry a pre rail 3913TSW.
It's a great range gun, but as others have said it's a bit heavy for day to day carry. A 6906/46 makes a reasonable alternative if you need that much ammunition capacity.
I usually carry a pre rail 3913TSW.
ACEd
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As pointed out several times, the 5906 is stainless frame 15rd which makes it heavy and bulky for CCW.
Other options would be 5903 TDA / 5904 TDA blue / 5943 DAO (these are aluminum frame but otherwise same geometry as 5906 - they would be same weight as 915 - as I recall about 4 to maybe 6 oz lighter than 5906) but still big and bulky.
Better CCW options would be 6906 TDA / 6946 DAO - shorter frame and grip, 12 rd double stack mag, aluminum frame - smaller, lighter, and easier to conceal.
3913 TDA / 3914 TDA blue / 3953 DAO same length as 6906 , aluminum frame but single stack 8 rd mag so thinner frame.
CS9 TDA / CS9D DAO (rare) - still smaller, aluminum frame, single stack 7 rd mag.
Other options would be 5903 TDA / 5904 TDA blue / 5943 DAO (these are aluminum frame but otherwise same geometry as 5906 - they would be same weight as 915 - as I recall about 4 to maybe 6 oz lighter than 5906) but still big and bulky.
Better CCW options would be 6906 TDA / 6946 DAO - shorter frame and grip, 12 rd double stack mag, aluminum frame - smaller, lighter, and easier to conceal.
3913 TDA / 3914 TDA blue / 3953 DAO same length as 6906 , aluminum frame but single stack 8 rd mag so thinner frame.
CS9 TDA / CS9D DAO (rare) - still smaller, aluminum frame, single stack 7 rd mag.
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I've owned several and the last one I bought used but unfired with the box and I wish I still owned it. I will never forget when I bought it at a gun show in Desmoines. I remember I was just getting ready to leave the show when I spied it. The young guy who had the table told me that he bought it new and had never shot it and decided to sell it. He had $420 on it and I tried to talk him down to at least $400 and he said nope, that's what he paid for it and he would not sell it for less. I looked at him and could tell he was serious.
Yes, they are heavy and I wouldn't want to carry one but it's an excellent personal protection house gun or range gun.
Yes, they are heavy and I wouldn't want to carry one but it's an excellent personal protection house gun or range gun.
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Rock185
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I'm a longtime fan and have had production and Performance Center 5906s. Basically what others have indicated, rugged, heavy, reliable, etc. I have carried the lighter 3913 and CQB on duty, but not the 5906s. Still have 4" and 5" PC versions; going to hang on to these..
