What's your favorite Smith 9mm.........?

I have to agree -M39 is the best, and the older ones seem to be even better than the late production examples.

I had a late 60's/early 70's 39-2 that was my first one, and it was a sweet pistol. Somehow I let it go and regretted it until I bought an older M39 no-dash to fill the void in the mid 70s. The gun is still with me, and it's still the most accurate 9mm S&W i've owned or handled.

I just added a NIB late model 39-2 A694xxx that now has only about 200 rounds through it, but it may become a close second to older brother.

I use a 5906 for range work and competitive situations, but the M39 still feels better when I pick it up.
 
Right now its my M&P Pro9 since it's my only 9mm, but I really miss my 5906 that I sold.

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5906 I used to have
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I've always been partial to the 39 series having carried the 39 and 639 as duty guns. Now, it's a 3913.
 
Which ever one I have in my hand at the moment. But, I do love my 3913; it's more accurate than I am.
 
My Lady Smith 3953

My LadySmith --- accurate - dependable - concealable

I must agree with you on this.

Here is my "Lady Smith", the 3953 model w/ custom 3 dot night vision sights.

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I love it, and it's everything you claim; "accurate - dependable - concealable".

I have smaller hands for a guy, & this pistol fits them perfectly. I like the front strap checkering, as well as the front (outer) trigger guard checkering. The S&W grips provide back strap checkering, but may change them out for laser sight grips instead (still debating). The "no snag" element is great as well, and I like the fact that it has no safety mechanism in place.

My Lady Smith is definitely my favorite S&W 9mm by far when all is considered.
 
a NL3913TSW in melonite w/ black frame & no rail with Farrar Grips. If it existed.
 
For me it would have to the model 39. Great gun to shoot and the grip is the best of any autoloader I've ever held. 3913 and 6906 would be next in line.
 
Very nice pistol, sir. I always enjoyed my first semi-auto, which was a 39-2 nickel. What distance were you shooting from?

50 rounds rapid fire on the 10 meter combat range at my club. Got stupid on a few shots. Not a match gun but I'm pleased with my first 9mm after nothing but 1911s for the past 40 years.
 
I like my 5906 a lot. It's a bit heavy, but sure is fun to shoot.
 
39 for me!

I like it so much I gave it a makeover! Before and after pic!
 

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Here's mine! :)

Model 76 replete with SG9 suppressor.
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I know, its not really a pistol, but it does have a pistol grip. And its not really a semi-auto, but you can set the selector on semi. Anyway, just curious about others' favorite 9's.

I don't own it anymore :( but sure enjoyed it while I did. Man that thing sounded like a sewing machine when it was running, smooth!!


I'm not sure what the other Golfers did to piss you off, but I'm glad I'm not part of the foursome in front of you...........
 
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