Why no 3953 Love?

[kbm6893]

I stupidly did not buy one last month that had its original box and three factory magazines. It was listed at $299! Looked almost brand new. Even the box looked nearly perfect. I was picking up my Ruger 9MM Carbine and didn't want to spend another $300 that day.

 

[TTSH]

I stupidly did not buy one last month that had its original box and three factory magazines. It was listed at $299! Looked almost brand new. Even the box looked nearly perfect. I was picking up my Ruger 9MM Carbine and didn't want to spend another $300 that day.

Oh Lordy. Another fantastic Pennsylvania giveaway deal. I would have snapped that up so fast, my wallet would have suffering a friction burn!

 

[yeti]

$299 wow. And it looked great? WITH 3 mags!?!
I'd ask where it was or tell you to go back, but know full well it was gone shortly after you saw it, Kbm.

 

[GaryS]

I'd have dislocated a shoulder reaching for my wallet on that deal. That's even with the 3953TSW that I already have. There's just no way I'd leave that in the display case.

If nothing else, I could likely flip that pretty easy.

Oh Lordy. Another fantastic Pennsylvania giveaway deal. I would have snapped that up so fast, my wallet would have suffering a friction burn!

 

[TAROMAN]

As a longtime revolver shooter, I prefer DAO for the carry mission.
#1 is my 3953:

Just an old LEO turn-in.

 

[mrmike7189]

I think they get no love is because there aren't that many out there. I would love to find one, the NYPD just dumped a bunch 3rd gen smiths on the used market, but they must be gone, I havent seen any?

 

[GaryS]

Is it really NYPD dumping guns on the market? They'd maybe trade them in, but more likely melt them down as a policy statement.

What have been showing up are some never used guns that were authorized for off duty use (3914DAO), but never bought by officers.

Either way, we very unlikely to see them in MA.

I think they get no love is because there aren't that many out there. I would love to find one, the NYPD just dumped a bunch 3rd gen smiths on the used market, but they must be gone, I havent seen any?

 

[kbm6893]

$299 wow. And it looked great? WITH 3 mags!?!
I'd ask where it was or tell you to go back, but know full well it was gone shortly after you saw it, Kbm.

Thanks for rubbing it in, guys! Yes, it was gone two days later. I remember thinking I could always flip it but I knew I wouldn't. I had just spend nearly $600 on the rifle and a couple of mags. I just couldn't justify spending an extra $300.

I thought about not picking up the rifle. Gun shop owner would have. Even fine with that as there was a long waiting list for that rifle. But I already have a bunch of 9MM handguns. No pistol caliber Carbine so I went with that one.

But I do wish I had grabbed it.

 

[kbm6893]

Is it really NYPD dumping guns on the market? They'd maybe trade them in, but more likely melt them down as a policy statement.

What have been showing up are some never used guns that were authorized for off duty use (3914DAO), but never bought by officers.

Either way, we very unlikely to see them in MA.

The nypd doesn't dump guns. They're owned by the officers. I remember the 3953 became authorized in 1995 or so as off duty guns, so guys who bought them are retiring and they're selling them.

 

[mikem]

Lots of people have no love for DAOs no matter who manufactured it.

 

[stansdds]

I have a 6946 and I really like the fact that it has no safety to fumble and each pull of the trigger is the same and requires deliberate effort. I feel it is a very simple, yet safe firearm for personal defense. Would I love to have a 3953? Probably yes! The only issue with these DAO pistols is finding holsters that have a thumb break strap that will actually fit over the elongated slide. My 6946 does properly fit an old Gould & Goodrich pancake holster for the 59xx series as well as a Biancho Scorpio holster for the Beretta 92.

 

[vegasgunhand]

I was a U.S. Customs Special Agent and assigned to a task force. One of the local officers was carrying a 3953. I had owned a 3913 before and liked it, but I'm not a huge fan of the DA/SA action pistols. On one of the range days, he let me shoot it, and I was hooked. I started looking around to buy one, and I called our district range officer in Los Angeles, to see if he knew anyone stocking them. He informed me he had several in the armory to issue. The next day I received a FedEx package from L.A. with my unissued 3953. I immediately took it to the range, and ran about 500 rounds of duty JHP ammo through it. Zero malfunctions, so the next two years it was my EDC pistol. Unfortunately two years later the agency went to Glocks nationwide, and I had to give up my beloved 3953.

About a year ago, I found one advertised here locally in Las Vegas. It didn't have the original box, but it did have six factory magazines with it. It test fired perfectly, and goes in my EDC rotation now. You WILL have to pry it from my cold dead hands!! LOL

 

[TAROMAN]

A friend here is a retired Customs officer who shares your regard for the 3953.

 

[GaryS]

About 20 or so years ago I got to do some range time with agents from the local FBI office. I was there for medical support, but I did get some range time.

Something that really impressed me was that they used duty ammo for range qualifications. It was one of the few times I felt I got my tax dollars worth from the federal government.

You guys are making me want to grab my pre rail 3953TSW and head to the range!

I was a U.S. Customs Special Agent and assigned to a task force. One of the local officers was carrying a 3953. I had owned a 3913 before and liked it, but I'm not a huge fan of the DA/SA action pistols. On one of the range days, he let me shoot it, and I was hooked. I started looking around to buy one, and I called our district range officer in Los Angeles, to see if he knew anyone stocking them. He informed me he had several in the armory to issue. The next day I received a FedEx package from L.A. with my unissued 3953. I immediately took it to the range, and ran about 500 rounds of duty JHP ammo through it. Zero malfunctions, so the next two years it was my EDC pistol. Unfortunately two years later the agency went to Glocks nationwide, and I had to give up my beloved 3953.

About a year ago, I found one advertised here locally in Las Vegas. It didn't have the original box, but it did have six factory magazines with it. It test fired perfectly, and goes in my EDC rotation now. You WILL have to pry it from my cold dead hands!! LOL

 

[JohnHL]

By now it is clear that on this Forum there's plenty of love for 3953s in particular and DAO in general.

To be honest, my delicate aesthetic sensibilities were offended whence first the DAO models debuted.
I was put off by the unexpected slide and frame extension to shroud the partially cocked hammer.
I also couldn't bear the loss of that fine SA trigger and its short reset.

But with age came an epiphany.

While I have never failed to de-cock before reholstering, it occurred to me that I just might forget (under stress) as I find myself not being as quick to remember things as I once was.

With that being said, I have warmed up to DAO (both pre-cocked and second-strike) and am likely as not to be carrying a pistol with that action on the limited number of excursions when such is warranted.

I still love my TDA pistols, but have added some DAO models including a railed 3953TSW, which affords me the versatility to configure it as a pre-cocked DAO, a second strike DAO, a TDA with safety/decocker , or a TDA with decocker only.

Who doesn't love the 3953?

John

 

[vegasgunhand]

About 20 or so years ago I got to do some range time with agents from the local FBI office. I was there for medical support, but I did get some range time.

Something that really impressed me was that they used duty ammo for range qualifications. It was one of the few times I felt I got my tax dollars worth from the federal government.

You guys are making me want to grab my pre rail 3953TSW and head to the range!

I was the U.S. Customs Service, and DHS policy to only train and qualify with the rounds we carry on duty. As a firearms instructor, I whole heartedly agree!!

 

[firescout]

If I could find one at a sensible price I would love it.

Same here.

 

[StephenWhoDat]

I own multiple 3953s and this one (pictures attached) with night sights and the black cerakoted frame is my EDC. In my opinion, the 3953 is the most perfect carry pistol ever made. Now, I realize I probably don't need to own 4 of the same pistol, but every time I see one for sale locally at a decent price, I snatch it up. I can't help myself!

 

[automan71]

Just picked up a 3953! Plenty love here! I shoot revolvers better DA than any other pistols, so it was a natural for me. Gave my 3913NL to my dad.

Now, if I could find a good AIWB holster I'd be set!

 

[BigDaddy7972]

I own multiple 3953s and this one (pictures attached) with night sights and the black cerakoted frame is my EDC. In my opinion, the 3953 is the most perfect carry pistol ever made. Now, I realize I probably don't need to own 4 of the same pistol, but every time I see one for sale locally at a decent price, I snatch it up. I can't help myself!

Holy smokes, that's my gun, lol. I did the same thing. Black frame as I hate that putrid gray frame it came with.