What's the best 9mm Carry Semi-Auto- Dept changed policies-help!

[smithscott]

I did handle a DA Only SW. Big problem for me. I am used to Sig DA/SA trigger pull, and when firing the DA Only SW, there is a distinct "click" reset after about 1/4 release of the trigger mechanism to reset. I tried it out and it became an issue immediately- meaning if you did not go ALL THE WAY BACK OUT to full "revolver mode" of rolling the trigger forward vs the "reset-prep" of a DA/SA you short stroked your trigger.

Not something I want to deal with in the least.
But thanks for asking.

The CS9 Looks pretty handy, what a nice gun. Don't know why they didn't sell, size of a Glock with a real trigger. Might be an interesting piece.
Thanks all for the info, keep it coming.

That is indicative of the new DAO guns as the hammer is not partially pre-cocked as on the original DAO guns. I strongly suggest trying one of the original 5946 guns (the older guns have the slide extended at the rear to partially shroud hammer) as the trigger pull is shorter and has a much better reset. If that works, you can search for a 3953.

 

[noshow]

How about a Kimber Solo:

Kimber America | Solo 9 mm Pistols

 

[daven59]

S&W forum? OP mentioned S&W options? Don't get me wrong I own Kimber, Glock, Beretta, Colt, but I go to other forums to learn about those.
I don't go to a Ford dealer to ask them what Chevy I should buy.
I looked at a 5906 today and it actually felt real nice in my hand. It was in good shape. Don't know what year it was but looks like they hold up real good. I like all metal.

 

[tom-tom]

Anyone of these will do 5906, 6906, 3913nl, cs9.

That's one nice bevy. Or is it a covey? Too small to be a herd. Let's just, with your permission, call it a gaggle.

 

[GKC]

Is the rail removable from the 3913 TSW? Or do you have to find one without it?

Several years ago, I found and bought a NIB 3913TSW with the rail...I don't like rails on my pistols, so I called S&W and they said they would remove the rail (I didn't ask how much.) I sold the gun in a moment of stupidity...in my defense, I did get more than I paid for it...but I still wish I had that gun. I've seen a few of them since in local shops, but they were used, not in pristine condition, and higher priced than mine.

So, if you have a railed TSW, call S&W and see if they will remove it. Or check with a local gun smith.

 

[snowman.45]

I've carried full-sized S&W .45 on duty in uniform, and I've carried the 659, 4516, and 3913 off-duty and in plain clothes a lot over the last 36 years. I now carry the Shield off-duty, but only because I can't seem to find another 3913. In my opinion, there is no other compact steel or alloy framed single stack semi auto that is in the same league, not even Sigs or H&Ks. As a range master for most of my career, I can also tell you I've rarely seen any of the S&W autos fail.

 

[candjhorses]

If its for a duty weapon and you want a single stack my choices would be 3906 or 3904 the full size 9mm single stack. If you're going to carry off duty my choices would be 3913 or 3914.

 

[Poohgyrr]

it has to be SA/DA, safety lever up top is not an issue. ::: I understand the 3913TSW was one of the last good ones? IS it that much better?

The 39XX series are great single stack 9mms, there are several versions.
One of the original versions had a short grip and seven round mags. I think all the other versions have standard grips and eight round mags.

The 908 is pretty good. I bought the blued version and had to hard chrome the slide to stop rust issues; the stainless 908 doesn't have the rust problem. There are more holsters for the 3913/3914.

An important question is how do they shoot for you? I definitely prefer the 3913/3914 to other brands like Sig and Beretta, but that's me.

Buy a good used 3913 or 3914, a supply of mags and recoil springs, new night sights, a holster or two from Lobo Holsters, and be happy.

 

[GaryS]

Anyone of these will do 5906, 6906, 3913nl, cs9.

Does it make me a hoarder that I have all of those except a 3913NL. Well, I do have a 3914NL, so that counts. Plus a 3904, 5904, 3913, 3913TSW, and a 457.

Yeah, I like third generation semi autos.

I really need a family portrait, don't I.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Been using the 3913/14 series as my primary cc since the early 90s...... could not recommend them more highly........ with Hogue checkered wood grips and Milt Sparks Summer Special holster......has worked for me for 20 years. Some Glock 26 toting buddies call me old fashioned!

As was mentioned a 6906/04 is almost exactly the same size as a 3913 with Hogue wood or rubber grips...... but 12 round mag and a 15rd mag with grip adaptor can be carried as a second mag.....28rds.

One that has not been mentioned is the 915..... "economy" version of the 5906...... nothing cheap about them!!!....... but often overlooked by buyers!

 

[photoman]

I've carried full-sized S&W .45 on duty in uniform, and I've carried the 659, 4516, and 3913 off-duty and in plain clothes a lot over the last 36 years. I now carry the Shield off-duty, but only because I can't seem to find another 3913. In my opinion, there is no other compact steel or alloy framed single stack semi auto that is in the same league, not even Sigs or H&Ks. As a range master for most of my career, I can also tell you I've rarely seen any of the S&W autos fail.

Iammo.com has some surplus 3913's and 3914's for reasonable prices.

 

[Chillock]

I have to say one the best 9mm I owned was the 5906. If you want more punch go to the 1076 10Lite. Between the two, 5906 does great, nice all around weapon; whether it's for CCW or work.

 

[nocents]

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Iammo.com has some surplus 3913's and 3914's for reasonable prices.

Photoman44 is correct....delivered last week...very light holster wear...mostly on end of beavertail....and the import markings...functions flawless so far.........he has both flavors....only one mag....2 day ship with ins.