Author Topic: S&W 5906 (Read 447 times)

Lee D. · « **on:** February 18, 2004, 05:39:30 AM »

I just bought a 5906. Do these guns have a particular quirks?

Mikey · « **Reply #1 on:** February 18, 2004, 08:59:55 AM »

Lee: as I recall, the 5906 was a double stack version of the Model 39, a very successful S&W autoloader in 9mm. I don't recall hearin gof any quirks with this particular model but maybe some of the other shooters on this forum have additional insights they can share. HTH. Mikey.

Lee D. · « **Reply #2 on:** February 20, 2004, 01:53:46 AM »

What is a 5904

jhm · « **Reply #3 on:** February 20, 2004, 03:24:09 AM »

Leded ; The 5903 had a stainless slide and allow frame, the 5904 is similar except it has a steel slide and blue finish manu, 1989-1998

JIM

mac266 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 21, 2004, 04:01:47 AM »

I carried a 5906 when I was a cop (was a cop for 3 years before becoming an Army officer). It wasn't my first choice; I'd prefer a larger, single-stack cartridge. My S.O. dictated that we carried THEIR issue gun, not one of our choosing. I like larger calibers for power, and single stacks due to my smaller hand size. I'm 5-10" but my hands are pretty small for a guy. A single stack 1911 is about perfect for me.

Anyway, the gun itself has no problems. Like I said, my only beef was that it didn't fit MY hand well. If it fits yours well, go for it. It's a trustworthy gun. The only jam I ever had was when I failed to seat the magazine all the way; the problem was mine, not the gun's.