Had I bought a 3913,
the likely chance of scratching the light colored metal would have stopped me from using it more than once- would have sold it.
Buy pre-owned, pre-scratched, pre-loved pistols. Then, no need to worry about that first scratch.
3913 was my Carry gun for years until I succumbed to the 365 and high mag capacity.
That's what Moly Resin, Cerakote, etc are for!
I have a two tone 5903 in excellent condition, along with the 5906, 3906 and 3904. Not at all shy about using these 3rd gens as intended, despite their increasing values.
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I do so want to add an internally threaded barrel to one of mine.
It's actually external on the 3rd gens.
Is there a sleeve to screw on, when not using the can?
and hasn’t ever bobbled.
Weeeeelllll my experience with a Gen 3 5906 was not one of reliability, it was the worst center fire auto I ever carried.In my experience, they almost never do. Third Generation Smith pistols have a well-deserved reputation of being reliable in the extreme, the most important attribute of any firearm being counted on for use in self-defense.
The single action pull has a looong take up, a small hitch, then a mushy wall before the break.
Just bought a as new can be 3913TSW without the rail (hate them things) came with 2 mags, factory case for $600. Owner said it's from 93.
Always wanted one, held a couple and they just felt good. Everything I've read about the 3rd gen S&W has been positive. Have not heard or read a negative about the 3913.
Going to use as my carry piece.
Anyone own one?