Model 39

Doctor Larry K · 11-05-2007, 01:53 PM

A buddy just bought a S&W model 39, 9mm, stainless. Its got a few superficial scratches that should polish out. The purpose of the gun is HD and once in a while at the range.
I am not familiar with this pistol at all. Is it a decent shooter? Feed problems?

Any comments willl be appreciated.

Thanks

Doc

rfc357 · 11-07-2007, 07:10 PM

Smiths are generally reliable pistols, if not the most accurate. Many have lousy triggers, and there is not much that can be done economically to improve this. With good magazines and good ammunition, it should be a reliable defense gun.

By the way, a stainless gun would be a 639. If it is bright silver and says 39, it is probably nickel plated, not stainless.

Doctor Larry K · 11-08-2007, 08:41 AM

RFC,
You are correct...its a 639. My bad.

Doc

rfc357 · 11-08-2007, 06:17 PM

I learn something every time I get on the forum!

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Doctor Larry K Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palm Springs, Calif. Posts: 378	Model 39 A buddy just bought a S&W model 39, 9mm, stainless. Its got a few superficial scratches that should polish out. The purpose of the gun is HD and once in a while at the range. I am not familiar with this pistol at all. Is it a decent shooter? Feed problems? Any comments willl be appreciated. Thanks Doc

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11-07-2007, 07:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 728	Smiths are generally reliable pistols, if not the most accurate. Many have lousy triggers, and there is not much that can be done economically to improve this. With good magazines and good ammunition, it should be a reliable defense gun. By the way, a stainless gun would be a 639. If it is bright silver and says 39, it is probably nickel plated, not stainless.

11-08-2007, 08:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Doctor Larry K Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palm Springs, Calif. Posts: 378	RFC, You are correct...its a 639. My bad. Doc

11-08-2007, 06:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 728	I learn something every time I get on the forum!