Should I get a 39 or 59?

[Stopsign32v]

I see, thanks for the clarification

 

[ab4ka]

If I just wanted a shooter I'd take a 39. Never have I owned another gun that felt so good in my hand. I also had a 59 that was the smoothest auto-loader I've ever owned.

As far as I'm concerned there's no wrong answer here.

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[Jaymo]

Neither.
Get a 52.
Short of a 52, get a 39.

 

[spdguns]

Just to be safe, I'd buy both!

 

[Engine49guy]

Should I get a 39 or 59?

I say definitely thats a YES

 

[BigBoy99]

I have both the 39 and 59. (The 59 is actually a 659.) But I still like then both!

 

[Sevens]

Neither.
Get a 52.
Short of a 52, get a 39.

Certainly, get a 52. A S&W Model 52 could change your life and the way you look at life itself But your answer here is, well...

"Hey guys, should I order a hamburger or a hot dog?"

"Oh, neither. Buy a leather sofa."

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

I would get a steel framed one, they just feel better and and are more comfortable to shoot.

 

[12string]

Get both, I have a 439 and a 459 love em all

 

[Vom Brunhaus K9]

Bought a police trade in Model 5906 - replaced mostly all the insides of the gun , was jamming. Once its RIGHT I love it , its stainless and in 98
% good looker . Its 15 rounds and I Love it , once its right its 15 rounds and an excellent Carry or Shooter

 

[StakeOut]

I enjoy taking my 39-2 to the range and having a lot of fun shooting it.

I also greatly enjoy range time with my 45 revolvers

When it comes to my nightstand I turn to a Model 59 with it's 14/15 rounds.

The 38spl had done the job for me and saved my bacon a number of times but I'm in a different situation now.

After watching video of the Asian woman shooting it out with 3 armed home invaders my 15 is better than 6 thinking was reinforced.

I like having more 9mm rounds than fewer larger caliber and heavier loads.

With 15 I can gain fire superiority and hopefully hit my targets and win the 1st place trophy.I rely on my training,marksmanship and experience to get me through events I hope never come

 

[Qc Pistolero]

To me,the 59 feels like I'm holding a 2 X 6 while the 39 fits like a pair of kid leathergloves(afterall,the 52 has the same gripframe!!).And while not having Paul Banyon's hands,I'm not ''small mitted''.
Qc

 

[Jaymo]

Certainly, get a 52. A S&W Model 52 could change your life and the way you look at life itself But your answer here is, well...

"Hey guys, should I order a hamburger or a hot dog?"

"Oh, neither. Buy a leather sofa."

Yes. And I stand by my statement.

Between a 39 and a 59, I'd get a 39.
My hands are L/XL width and my fingers are M length.
The 59 is a bit too thick/blocky feeling to me.
Yet, my 5946 with arched stock and my 5906 with straight stock feel good to me. Curious.

 

[Gunhacker]

The only difference is the upgraded and more modern extractor.

Not quite... there is another major difference. M39's, have a "stepped" barrel feed ramp, the was the source of feeding issues and jams, the M39-2 did away with it.

There also other improvements made on the M39-2 during it's run, so depending on whether or not the M39-2 is an early or late manufacturer, there are things like a different style barrel bushing to be found.

I totally agree on what's been said about the single stack 39 series... I have a M39-2, it is on my list of the candidates in the herd I would need to choose from, if I was suddenly forced to keep only a few of my handguns.

M39 barrel on left, M39-2 on the right in the attached pic.

 

[lhump1961]

Well, I don't have a nickel 39 but I do have a NIB nickel 59, but it isn't for sale. I feel very fortunate to have found it.

Jeez, you guys are hard to keep up with!

 

[scoobysnacker]

I have a 39-2 and a 915 (I know, totally different animals), I like them both. I think the 39-2 is the classier of the 2, both triggers are sweet (the 915 has had some work done), and the 915 with the factory Delrin grips is almost as narrow.

If it's just for shooting, go with the 39.