Recent content by Jim PHL

I wonder if the promotional shots from only the right ("non-lock") side on the S&W website are an acknowledgement of the lack of enthusiasm for that pimple

I love, love, love the single stack 3rd generation Smiths. Also always wanted a 3904/3906. I have a 3953 and 2-3913's. Have owned several others in the past. I did sell off my CS-9 because I prefer the 'feel' and balance of the slightly larger 39xx's. I wouldn't worry too much about S&W...

Springfield "Loaded" with upgrades by Alchemy Custom

Another vote for a S&W "3rd Generation" metal, hammer-fired .45. A model 4506 or 4566 for steel framed, 5" or 4" barrels. Other variations available in various grip and barrel-length combinations on both steel and aluminum frames. I've personally chosen to stick with 1911-pattern pistols only...

Back in the mid-to-late 80's I joined a local range. First year dues was $60 and included a Raven .25!

Bought my first in the mid-80's when the "Wonder-Nine" craze was in full swing. Every other issue of whatever magazine (remember magazines?) had a comparison of the Sig 226 vs. BHP vs. Beretta 92 vs. Taurus 92 vs. Glock 17 vs. S+W 5906. I ended-up with a Taurus PT99AF. (Ran around telling the...

Great gun. REALLY great deal.

It only takes a few minutes to field strip, blow the dust and lint out and give it a quick wipe with a couple drops of oil. If you carry it daily I'd do this weekly.

When faced with these questions I usually advise to sell that which is most easily replaced if/when you miss it

"If you actually shoot one and decide you don't like it, fine. But the notion that it's obsolete is foolishness" Thanks 1911 Guy. I may be quoting you again.

Big fan of the entire 3rd Gen line up with special preference for the single-stack 9mms. I've owned: CS9, several 3913's and 3953's, 4506-1, 4513TSW, 915, 6906. I'm mainly 1911 for .45 and BHP for "hi-cap" these days so now only own 2-3913's and a 3953. Never had a lick of problem with any...

Would love to own one but a little out of my range ($). But I am curious what "bad" you've heard about them? They seem to be universally well accepted from what I've heard.

I agree with hAkron. Start with a pair of BHP MkIII's or Colt/Springfield 1911's and get them tuned and refinished to match by a pro. If you go to Cole's gunbroker page you could get three BHP's (one for you, too!) for a little over a grand leaving you almost $1000 each for the work.

I've had many third gens over the years. I am down to three 39xx-series (single-stack versions of your 6906). The 5906 mags WILL work in your 6906. There is also a 'collar' available that smooths the transition between the bottom of the grip and the part of the mag that sticks out.

In addition to the low buy price at Bud's I'm pretty sure Colt still has their $100 rebate going. $614 for a brand new Colt!