Don~Z~
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Norfolk Virginia
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What is the PD in "N.P.D.?"
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As I mentioned earlier, it's safe to assume it's Newark (NJ) PD. And he vouched their SW's said NPD on them. Which makes it badass because anything and anyone that survives the streets of Newark is badass.
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I agree, NPD is the Newark Police Department. I have one of the 3953's with NPD on it also. When purchased this year, mine was in excellent condition on the inside, but the slide had a lot of wear, scratches, etc. I had a local gunsmith bead blast it back to looking like new.
Added: wherever they come from, its a fine pistol. Mine is NPD 188. Long but smooth trigger pull. The only issue I have with it is grasping the slide; with the onset of a bit of arthritis, it can be hard to get a good grip on a slide, and the 3953's slide (without safety/decocking levers) can be a little slick. The 3913 remains my favorite because it is the opposite; the two levers make it very easy to grab a hold of the slide. (I'm leaning more towards a single stack pistol over my long-used J frames, thinking that 8 plus 8 more, close at hand, is better than 5 plus five that are harder to reload -- given the world we live in today. Not to re-start the revolver vs pistol -- chevy vs ford -- .45 vs 9mm epic debates, I am paying more heed to the thought: no one ever felt they had too many rounds. Like the 3913, the 3953 is very good carry piece -- maybe a bit easier to carry than the 3913, thinner, if gripping it isn't an issue for you).
Added: wherever they come from, its a fine pistol. Mine is NPD 188. Long but smooth trigger pull. The only issue I have with it is grasping the slide; with the onset of a bit of arthritis, it can be hard to get a good grip on a slide, and the 3953's slide (without safety/decocking levers) can be a little slick. The 3913 remains my favorite because it is the opposite; the two levers make it very easy to grab a hold of the slide. (I'm leaning more towards a single stack pistol over my long-used J frames, thinking that 8 plus 8 more, close at hand, is better than 5 plus five that are harder to reload -- given the world we live in today. Not to re-start the revolver vs pistol -- chevy vs ford -- .45 vs 9mm epic debates, I am paying more heed to the thought: no one ever felt they had too many rounds. Like the 3913, the 3953 is very good carry piece -- maybe a bit easier to carry than the 3913, thinner, if gripping it isn't an issue for you).
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Always wondered which department it was.
For some reason I thought it might have been Nashville.
Whichever, N.P.D. 131 my absolute favorite EDC:
For some reason I thought it might have been Nashville.
Whichever, N.P.D. 131 my absolute favorite EDC:
gwpercle
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New Orleans will be marked N.O.P.D., they always use N.O.
Might be worth the price of a S&W letter , would answer the question more than likely.
Don~Z~
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Gander mountain is selling 6946 that's have NPD, gander mountain states that they bought them from Norfolk Virginia... maybe that one is from the same batch
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vanman1
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Those of you with same model, I wonder how close your serial numbers are. They could be of the same original purchase order.
The photo of the tag from Gander Mountain refers to the pistol as a S&W DAK which is a description associated with SIG. DAK is double action Kellerman. So much for GM gun knowledge.
There are no " silly questions". Just do not respond or help the guy out. No need to be snide. Best
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Mike in Reedley
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Northfield Minnesota? I hear they take a dim view of lawlessness there.
How bout all the NPD guys kick in a few bucks and elect 1 guy to letter his. Might solve the NPD mystery at least for the 3953 series,maybe more.
Just a thought since I've seen that NPD issue come up more than once with other members.
Just a thought since I've seen that NPD issue come up more than once with other members.
Remmark54
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I have two 6946's from NPD (Gander Mtn this last Dec.) and one from FRPD (Fall River, MA I think) bought a while back. All 3 shoot great. The NPD's had tired Hogue grips (replaced with new factory grips) and were scuffed up a bit but polished up right nice.
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