Where are all the Gen 1-2-3 mags?
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So now there's another one to look for for my 'master' set of one of every kind/variety.
I wonder if someone can identify a couple magazines I came across recently (while looking for others, of course.
From the post above, one may be a "later 639" (not sure what later means in this case).
The other one locks up in my 5906, and has a metal base plate with a lazy "&".
Thanks.
From the post above, one may be a "later 639" (not sure what later means in this case).
The other one locks up in my 5906, and has a metal base plate with a lazy "&".
Thanks.
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The one with a metal base might be either a x59 or 59 magazine.
The one with the red follower looks like an early 3904/06 eight round magazine. It should fit the 2nd Gen (439/639), and maybe 39-2.
The one with the red follower looks like an early 3904/06 eight round magazine. It should fit the 2nd Gen (439/639), and maybe 39-2.
The 1st and 2nd gen (single stack) magazines with the metal floorplate have a shorter tube than the later 3rd gen magazines with the plastic floorplate. That floorplate was used to adapt the longer tube magazines to the 1st and 2nd gen pistols so there would be no visible gap. It is indeed a 639 magazine that will not work in a 3906 (unless you switch to the flatter plastic floorplate).
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Ok, so the single stack is a 639 magazine, and with a different, flat, floor plate a 3906 magazine. I can measure it if that makes a difference No wonder I could not figure it out, but I am glad I asked.
The second magazine locks and fits well into my 5906. I am going to measure and compare to the tube of my 5906 magazines tomorrow, but at a glance it looks to be the same length. It holds 14 rounds, not 15 like the factory 5906 mags.
I would still be interested in finding out which model it was for originally. Besides the lazy "&" in the S&W stamp on the floor plate, there is also a faint "A". It seems to be blued steel and weighs about 1/2 oz more than the 5906 mag.
The second magazine locks and fits well into my 5906. I am going to measure and compare to the tube of my 5906 magazines tomorrow, but at a glance it looks to be the same length. It holds 14 rounds, not 15 like the factory 5906 mags.
I would still be interested in finding out which model it was for originally. Besides the lazy "&" in the S&W stamp on the floor plate, there is also a faint "A". It seems to be blued steel and weighs about 1/2 oz more than the 5906 mag.
The 2nd mag seems to be of from/for 59, 459, 559. Didn't the 659, stainless steel slide and frame, come with 'stainless steel looking' magazines with 'stainless steel looking' metal baseplates ?
Green Frog
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Image one shows the exact variant I was asking about. If I understand correctly, that would be an optimal mag to have for the 39/639 because it holds an additional round compared to the earlier types and has the little step on the toe to fill the gap created by the longer tube, right? Now I know what to look for!
BTW, I seem to recall somebody listing a part # for that rubber base as a separate item, enabling conversion of the "regular" 3906 mag to be just right for my Franken-Smith dream kit. Does anyone have that part # at their fingertips?
Froggie
I'm am struggling not to seem dense in the midst of more knowledgeable people, but...are you saying you just want the plastic floor plate from the magazine I asked about, or the magazine? You can have that plastic part, it is not doing me any good. I simply pulled a couple interesting mags out of a crate of other (and mostly dirty) magazines along with what I WAS looking for. If so, pm me.
Having said that, I think floor plates for at least some 3rd gen magazines are available from the usual online part stores for about $5... which would be very appropriate, because then your FrankenSmith could have little FrankenMagazines to keep it company...
Went to the Berea Ohio gun show today, Saturday. Was the normal big show. Picked up magazines, 1 CS9 and 10 45ACPs'. 4-6rounders for 45TSWs', 3-7rounders, & 3 8rounders.
My mag supplier had many in 9, 40, & 45. He only sets up at a few of the NE Ohio shows and the last one was in January. He doesn't sell on-line and saves the S&Ws' for me to look at first. He works the shows and his dad hits the 'gun store out of business' auctions.
2 of my other suppliers, one raised his prices and the other was almost empty of mags to sell.
I'm going back tomorrow.
My mag supplier had many in 9, 40, & 45. He only sets up at a few of the NE Ohio shows and the last one was in January. He doesn't sell on-line and saves the S&Ws' for me to look at first. He works the shows and his dad hits the 'gun store out of business' auctions.
2 of my other suppliers, one raised his prices and the other was almost empty of mags to sell.
I'm going back tomorrow.
cherrypointmarine
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Seeing as some are asking " What are these" I'm going to throw mine in . A few years go I bought some M52 mags and these were with them . They will go into my 52 , but just barely . So I tried them in my 39 and they fit , also loaded them with 9mm ammo . I'm guessing they are early M39 mags , but I just don't know .
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Went back to the Berea show today and got 11 more magazines, 3 for 4013 and 8 in 45ACP. That makes 22 mags for the 2 days. Once I figure out which will be for my 'master set', the rest will go to the mags for sale thread.
The Model 39 military magazines have that cutout. Are the followers plastic or the metal "X" variety?
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I could use some 8 round 3rd gen .45 acp mags
Green Frog
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You need to change your screen name to "Mag Magnet." I haven't been to a gun show since the Kung Flu hit, but at the last few I went to, I sure don't remember that many original mags even being available!
Then again, maybe we could form a consortium and put you on retainer since so many of us have benefitted From your unique abilities. I know I certainly appreciate the one I got from you and hope to deal with you again soon.
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As I posted in my post #70, my mag supplier (John) maintains an inventory list of all brands magazines, he sees me and hands me,without even asking for it, the book to look thru. I'll look thru it for new & interesting mags. He knows I'm only interested in 1st 2nd & 3rd gen mags. Then he'll hand me the containers to look thru (9, 40, 45) to help myself ( while he's dealing with others) and I'll pull out the ones I want. The containers also contain mags for the plastic S&W pistols so I search thru. About $500 to him this past weekend, so I'll have many to pass onto members.
Looks like the ones I have except mine still have the metal followers.
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That is the second version of the Model 645 magazine, I do not think it is particularly rare. I now have 4 or 5 of them.
Found a source for 4006 11rd mags cheap.
Slinks Gun Parts, picked up 2 - 11rd yellow follower mags for $42 shipped.
Happy hunting.
Slinks Gun Parts, picked up 2 - 11rd yellow follower mags for $42 shipped.
Happy hunting.
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