Any Smith & Wesson 39-2 Fans In The House? - Page 2

Scuba Steve · 04-02-2008, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NRAJOE

Have you tried Numrich?

I am not sure what Numrich is...I will have to look it up.

Eaglecoach · 04-09-2008, 12:13 PM

Well, much to my dismay!!! the 39-2 that I bought at auction is not on the California approved firearms list, so if anyone is interested seriously in purchasing this pistol, please email me directly at jon.egan@charter.net and we can sort out the details! please put S&W 39-2 in the subject line.

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Originally Posted by flcaptainbill

If it is the 39-2 it will say 39-2 on the side (at least mine does). They are not worth anything. Just tell me where you are and I will be glad to come and take it off of your hands for you.

Just kidding. Look further up the post. I'd love to find another one at a reasonable price.

Eaglecoach · 04-15-2008, 06:19 PM

is there a site that will allow me to date my gun based on serial number? I guess if its 50 years old they are allowed in Ca

barret · 04-16-2008, 08:42 AM

i'm new to this gun what is the purpose of the flat metal infront of the rear sight on the slide

joseph whitney · 04-20-2008, 12:32 PM

Although this pistol is one of my favorites, I am forced to sell it for medical reasons. It is nickle with Hogue grips(pau ferro wood) and is without any blemishes.

I need $350.00 and if anyone is interested please let me know.

Joseph Whitney

rebelscum · 05-17-2008, 11:58 AM

can anyone tell me how to replace a firing pin on the 39-2 model? And can anyone tell me if it brakes easily?

Thankxx

privateer · 05-17-2008, 01:43 PM

I have had two S&W mod 39's come across my desk at work in the past two or three months, I remember how nice thay felt (good size grips for my hand) it was an all around nice looking gun and I remember thinking that I should pick one up for my collection but never got around to it, now I wish I had... the next one is mine

rebelscum · 05-17-2008, 03:49 PM

Can anyone tell me how to replace a firing pin if it should brake?

Please let me know!

WWARNER4787 · 06-29-2008, 12:33 AM

Hey I saw some pics of some 39-2s so I thought you guys might like to see mine it is one of the nickel plated ones. It was given to me by my Dad and I love it.

RgrNo1Shtr · 07-19-2008, 09:39 PM

Got a 39-2 in the early 70s when they were hard to get. I wouldn't part with it, grip fits perfectly besides being a just plain good looking gun! I do need to get it accurized however, luckily I have a first class pistolsmith available. I don't need any other 9mm.

Regards,
Dick M.

Mike Franklin · 07-19-2008, 09:48 PM

I had an original M-39. I carried it as a back up when I worked for an Amoured Car company. The stuff they issued us was crap. I traded that gun off over 30 years ago but wish I'd kept it.

'i'm new to this gun what is the purpose of the flat metal infront of the rear sight on the slide'

It's part of the rear sight S&W tried on their autos years ago. As far as I know it serves no real purpose.

Jersey Jailer · 07-19-2008, 10:18 PM

Rebel...
I posted this to your RFI a while back. It's not hard just that you can loose parts if you're not careful and the firing pin can fly out an get you in the eye.

The below is for informational purposes only. I do not recommend that you do this yourself if you do not know how to do it already. You can loose parts and the firing pin can pop out into your face or eye if not careful. I doubt that an armorer would charge too much for a 15 minute job.

Buy the AGI course on the S&W autoloaders Watch it several times.

I've only seen 1 break and that was on a gen-3 6906. My department carried the mod 669 for abt 5 years putting approx 4k rnds through each pistol without any problems. Other dept.s had problems with the firing pin spring that we didn't. As
armorer I had the ability to keep my own PM plan on the pistols and changed that spring, the drawbar spring, recoil spring and three other springs every 5k rnds I carried my 59-2 and fired at least 2500 rnds per year through it, it was also my competition (PPC) gun for 8 or nine years, my revolvers were a 6" 686 that I tricked out as an unlimited gun and a round butt 4" 686 CS-1 as a duty class gun.

To remove the firing pin is fairly straight forward. MAKE SURE THE GUN IS UNLOADED
1. loose the beer make sure you're sober.
2. Field strip the pistol.
3. If you haven't stripped the slide of the recoil spring guide and spring with the barrel
4. If you have an ambidextros safety, remove the right hand lever, use blue locktite to replace it. if you use red you may have to heat it to remove it again.
5. with the muzzel end of the slide down, cup the slide in both hands with your thumbs on either side of the safety. move the safety 1/2 way down ur up depending on its position
6. Now for the hard part. use a small punch to depress the firing pin, while pushing the safety out. you may have to rotate the safety slightly ( yeah - you need a third hand just not the wife. Be careful there's a Jesus spring and pin .... I mean there is a safety detent and spring, usually in the slide, but may be in the safety. and they are itty-bitty parts. As memory serves I used a follower made from a short piece of 1/2 in. copper pipe 3-4 in long. PVC would work too as long as it's OD is slightly smaller than the safety. The follower will capture the detent and prevent the inevitable JESUS when you lose it. As the safety comes out remove the punch remove the firing pin and spring. I work over a towel and work blind with a rag over the slide, just in case the parts are in the safety itself or the firing pin pops out. Remember the position of the safety lever when you removed it so you push it back in in the same position.
7. reverse the above.

reassemble the pistol, MAKE SURE IT IS UNLOADED, cock the pistol. Holding the pistol with both thumbs on either side of the safety lever, rotate the lever slowly CCW or down until the hammer drops. pull the hammer to the rear the safety should drop to the safe position, if not pack up the pistol and take it to a qualified armorer. you may have done something wrong or your pistol is in need of serious work on the sear release lever

good luck
Ernie
__________________

Jersey Jailer · 07-19-2008, 10:30 PM

My first pistol was a 39-2 NIB, I had to have an uncle put in his name and transfer it to me I was 18 yrs old. Paid $105 for it plus tax. I carried that pistol with me while working for the Navy as a techrep. I sold it when I ret'd home (Big mistake) I've wished many times that I still had it. I replaced it with a 639(Stainless steel) which turned out to be a jam-ma-matic. got rid of that quick. Bought a 559 had no problems with it, and used it in competition. I have a Mod-52 and love it for its intended purpose. I have been looking for a 39-2 or 539 for a while just haven't found one at a reasonable price.

Mega915 · 08-11-2008, 05:45 PM

my dad recently passed away and one of his guns was of course the 39-2 im just wondering how reliable it is since i now no longer feel safe in my own neighborhood as there have been over 3 breakins on my block alone one of which was my truck any suggestions since im technically underaged for a handgun

Desertfisherman · 09-08-2008, 05:10 AM

I was able to aquire a very good condition 39-2 at an excellent price. I made the sad mistake of letting 2 others get away from me over the years, a mistake that I will not repeat. It is the best all around weapon I have found. I have carried them on duty as a Sheriff's Detective and as a second(backup) while in uniform. For recreational shooting it is accurate, smooth and reliable.

TheJoker · 09-08-2008, 04:05 PM

Twice, in 2003 & 2005, I took F R & I's level two training class:

FR&I - Handgun Courses

Over the three day class, we fired over 1000 rounds. Both times, I used my Model 39-2 with much success. In fact, the Model 39 performed equally if not better than the "combat tupperware" everyone else taking the class used. Of course, I spent a lot more time reloading than anyone else!!!

Mr. Snubbie · 09-20-2008, 01:29 AM

Jersey Jailer,

I'm a fellow ex-Navy (EN3) New Jersey guy! I own a '74 39-2 which I love. Sometimes it misfires. When I inspect the failed round it always shows a nice pin strike on the primer. When I reload the same failed round back in either my 39 or my CZ P01 it fires right away. What gives? Is it my reloads or the firing pin in my 39? My CZ doesn't have any problems with the same ammo. I use CCI primers. Hope you have some ideas. Love to hear from you.

Mr. Snubbie

Mr. Snubbie · 09-20-2008, 01:44 AM

Jersey Jailer,
N.J. Firearms Guild in Rahway N.J. That's where I got my 39-2. They had one left after I bought mine when I was there over this summer. These people are straight up and really take care of the customer. They specialize in "fine" guns. Not one piece of crap in the place. I saw a primo 4" Python there for $1,000. I already own a nice Python, but by God I was tempted to buy another at that price. One can never own too may Pythons (or Colt revolvers) for that matter!!!

remchuck · 09-20-2008, 02:05 AM

my first handgun was a model 59;a present to myself on my twenty-first birthday.with the old smith and wesson ammo it was dependable and very accurate(sorry my age is showing).with cheap ammo it was a different story.i eventually traded it away.a rush of nostalgia hit me when a coworker showed me one he had just purchased.how does the song go;"if i could turn back time...."

ConquestII · 09-28-2008, 12:07 PM

I am new to this site. I saw your post about the nickel plated model 39-2. Do you have any idea what the nickel plated model in excellent condition is worth?

04-16-2008, 08:42 AM	#24
barret Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1	s&w model 39 i'm new to this gun what is the purpose of the flat metal infront of the rear sight on the slide

04-20-2008, 12:32 PM	#25
joseph whitney Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 19	Model 39-2 Although this pistol is one of my favorites, I am forced to sell it for medical reasons. It is nickle with Hogue grips(pau ferro wood) and is without any blemishes. I need $350.00 and if anyone is interested please let me know. Joseph Whitney

05-17-2008, 11:58 AM	#26
rebelscum Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5	Question can anyone tell me how to replace a firing pin on the 39-2 model? And can anyone tell me if it brakes easily? Thankxx

05-17-2008, 03:49 PM	#28
rebelscum Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5	39-2 how to replace firing pin when broken Can anyone tell me how to replace a firing pin if it should brake? Please let me know!

06-29-2008, 12:33 AM	#29
WWARNER4787 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1	Pic of my 39-2 Hey I saw some pics of some 39-2s so I thought you guys might like to see mine it is one of the nickel plated ones. It was given to me by my Dad and I love it.

04-15-2008, 06:19 PM	#23
Eaglecoach Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alta Loma, California Posts: 3	is there a site that will allow me to date my gun based on serial number? I guess if its 50 years old they are allowed in Ca

05-17-2008, 01:43 PM	#27
privateer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Anchorage , Alaska Posts: 401 Images: 1	I have had two S&W mod 39's come across my desk at work in the past two or three months, I remember how nice thay felt (good size grips for my hand) it was an all around nice looking gun and I remember thinking that I should pick one up for my collection but never got around to it, now I wish I had... the next one is mine

07-19-2008, 09:39 PM	#30
RgrNo1Shtr Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 25	Got a 39-2 in the early 70s when they were hard to get. I wouldn't part with it, grip fits perfectly besides being a just plain good looking gun! I do need to get it accurized however, luckily I have a first class pistolsmith available. I don't need any other 9mm. Regards, Dick M.

07-19-2008, 09:48 PM	#31
Mike Franklin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poteet, Texas Posts: 1,276	I had an original M-39. I carried it as a back up when I worked for an Amoured Car company. The stuff they issued us was crap. I traded that gun off over 30 years ago but wish I'd kept it. 'i'm new to this gun what is the purpose of the flat metal infront of the rear sight on the slide' It's part of the rear sight S&W tried on their autos years ago. As far as I know it serves no real purpose. __________________ Aim real good we're nearly out of ammo.

07-19-2008, 10:18 PM	#32
Jersey Jailer Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SOUTH Jersey Posts: 499	Rebel... I posted this to your RFI a while back. It's not hard just that you can loose parts if you're not careful and the firing pin can fly out an get you in the eye. The below is for informational purposes only. I do not recommend that you do this yourself if you do not know how to do it already. You can loose parts and the firing pin can pop out into your face or eye if not careful. I doubt that an armorer would charge too much for a 15 minute job. Buy the AGI course on the S&W autoloaders Watch it several times. I've only seen 1 break and that was on a gen-3 6906. My department carried the mod 669 for abt 5 years putting approx 4k rnds through each pistol without any problems. Other dept.s had problems with the firing pin spring that we didn't. As armorer I had the ability to keep my own PM plan on the pistols and changed that spring, the drawbar spring, recoil spring and three other springs every 5k rnds I carried my 59-2 and fired at least 2500 rnds per year through it, it was also my competition (PPC) gun for 8 or nine years, my revolvers were a 6" 686 that I tricked out as an unlimited gun and a round butt 4" 686 CS-1 as a duty class gun. To remove the firing pin is fairly straight forward. MAKE SURE THE GUN IS UNLOADED 1. loose the beer make sure you're sober. 2. Field strip the pistol. 3. If you haven't stripped the slide of the recoil spring guide and spring with the barrel 4. If you have an ambidextros safety, remove the right hand lever, use blue locktite to replace it. if you use red you may have to heat it to remove it again. 5. with the muzzel end of the slide down, cup the slide in both hands with your thumbs on either side of the safety. move the safety 1/2 way down ur up depending on its position 6. Now for the hard part. use a small punch to depress the firing pin, while pushing the safety out. you may have to rotate the safety slightly ( yeah - you need a third hand just not the wife. Be careful there's a Jesus spring and pin .... I mean there is a safety detent and spring, usually in the slide, but may be in the safety. and they are itty-bitty parts. As memory serves I used a follower made from a short piece of 1/2 in. copper pipe 3-4 in long. PVC would work too as long as it's OD is slightly smaller than the safety. The follower will capture the detent and prevent the inevitable JESUS when you lose it. As the safety comes out remove the punch remove the firing pin and spring. I work over a towel and work blind with a rag over the slide, just in case the parts are in the safety itself or the firing pin pops out. Remember the position of the safety lever when you removed it so you push it back in in the same position. 7. reverse the above. reassemble the pistol, MAKE SURE IT IS UNLOADED, cock the pistol. Holding the pistol with both thumbs on either side of the safety lever, rotate the lever slowly CCW or down until the hammer drops. pull the hammer to the rear the safety should drop to the safe position, if not pack up the pistol and take it to a qualified armorer. you may have done something wrong or your pistol is in need of serious work on the sear release lever good luck Ernie __________________ __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Austrailian Shepherds are like potato chips... You can't have just one Last edited by Jersey Jailer; 07-19-2008 at 10:56 PM.

07-19-2008, 10:30 PM	#33
Jersey Jailer Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SOUTH Jersey Posts: 499	My first pistol was a 39-2 NIB, I had to have an uncle put in his name and transfer it to me I was 18 yrs old. Paid $105 for it plus tax. I carried that pistol with me while working for the Navy as a techrep. I sold it when I ret'd home (Big mistake) I've wished many times that I still had it. I replaced it with a 639(Stainless steel) which turned out to be a jam-ma-matic. got rid of that quick. Bought a 559 had no problems with it, and used it in competition. I have a Mod-52 and love it for its intended purpose. I have been looking for a 39-2 or 539 for a while just haven't found one at a reasonable price. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Austrailian Shepherds are like potato chips... You can't have just one

08-11-2008, 05:45 PM	#34
Mega915 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1	my dad recently passed away and one of his guns was of course the 39-2 im just wondering how reliable it is since i now no longer feel safe in my own neighborhood as there have been over 3 breakins on my block alone one of which was my truck any suggestions since im technically underaged for a handgun

09-08-2008, 05:10 AM	#35
Desertfisherman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Green River, Wyoming Posts: 1	S&W Mod. 39-2 I was able to aquire a very good condition 39-2 at an excellent price. I made the sad mistake of letting 2 others get away from me over the years, a mistake that I will not repeat. It is the best all around weapon I have found. I have carried them on duty as a Sheriff's Detective and as a second(backup) while in uniform. For recreational shooting it is accurate, smooth and reliable.

09-08-2008, 04:05 PM	#36
TheJoker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 290	Twice, in 2003 & 2005, I took F R & I's level two training class: FR&I - Handgun Courses Over the three day class, we fired over 1000 rounds. Both times, I used my Model 39-2 with much success. In fact, the Model 39 performed equally if not better than the "combat tupperware" everyone else taking the class used. Of course, I spent a lot more time reloading than anyone else!!! __________________ "Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors... and miss." -- Lazarus Long Last edited by TheJoker; 09-08-2008 at 04:11 PM.

09-20-2008, 01:29 AM	#37
Mr. Snubbie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Phillipsburg, N.J. Posts: 3	Jersey Jailer, I'm a fellow ex-Navy (EN3) New Jersey guy! I own a '74 39-2 which I love. Sometimes it misfires. When I inspect the failed round it always shows a nice pin strike on the primer. When I reload the same failed round back in either my 39 or my CZ P01 it fires right away. What gives? Is it my reloads or the firing pin in my 39? My CZ doesn't have any problems with the same ammo. I use CCI primers. Hope you have some ideas. Love to hear from you. Mr. Snubbie

09-20-2008, 01:44 AM	#38
Mr. Snubbie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Phillipsburg, N.J. Posts: 3	Jersey Jailer, N.J. Firearms Guild in Rahway N.J. That's where I got my 39-2. They had one left after I bought mine when I was there over this summer. These people are straight up and really take care of the customer. They specialize in "fine" guns. Not one piece of crap in the place. I saw a primo 4" Python there for $1,000. I already own a nice Python, but by God I was tempted to buy another at that price. One can never own too may Pythons (or Colt revolvers) for that matter!!!

09-20-2008, 02:05 AM	#39
remchuck Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: nashville Posts: 169	my first handgun was a model 59;a present to myself on my twenty-first birthday.with the old smith and wesson ammo it was dependable and very accurate(sorry my age is showing).with cheap ammo it was a different story.i eventually traded it away.a rush of nostalgia hit me when a coworker showed me one he had just purchased.how does the song go;"if i could turn back time...."

09-28-2008, 12:07 PM	#40
ConquestII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1	I am new to this site. I saw your post about the nickel plated model 39-2. Do you have any idea what the nickel plated model in excellent condition is worth?