Smith and Wesson 3953

[cruzans]

Saw one at my lgs today, good price, mint, he's holding it for me to pick up Saturday. Anyone own one ? I'm assuming they are just like all the other alloy smiths - I own a few and really like them ( 6906, 4566tsw, 4046, 4053 ) - just curious if there is anything different with the 3953. I am not a huge fan of the da only, I really like the de-cocker feature, but for the money, I can't pass Looking at a 5906 tsw too - might just have to avoid decisions and get both!

[thelemite]

Saw one at my lgs today, good price, mint, he's holding it for me to pick up Saturday. Anyone own one ? I'm assuming they are just like all the other alloy smiths - I own a few and really like them ( 6906, 4566tsw, 4046, 4053 ) - just curious if there is anything different with the 3953. I am not a huge fan of the da only, I really like the de-cocker feature, but for the money, I can't pass Looking at a 5906 tsw too - might just have to avoid decisions and get both!

Great little guns. I prefer the 3913 for the da/sa. If it was cheap enough I would jump on it.

[Dave_n]

Excellent little carry gun. I have the 3913. 3914 and the 3953. The first two are a little more accurate as the 3953 was an ex-police gun that saw a lot of use, the other two I purchased new many years ago. This series are often commented on as the best 9 mm single stack carry piece (and not by gun-rags who only want to sell the latest tupperware!). Dave_n

[turkeyduster]

I absolutely love the older S&W autos and think they are horribly under-rated. I carried a 6906 for years as a duty weapon; the single stack version was the 3913. I was our regional firearms instructor / armorer and tortured tested them, trust me. We had 100's in use with almost zero problems. When we eventually transitioned to Glocks, I bought my Smith and now wish I'd bought several more. I have quite a few handguns but if the shit really hits the fan, I'm grabbing the 6906. Indestructable and always goes bang.

[cruzans]

Love my 6906 too. Wish this 3953 I'm looking at getting was the 3913 instead - but the gun is mint, two mags, and the price is right. I didn't think I'd hear any negative, but thought I'd throw it out there. I agree, these older Smiths are outstanding pistols Have been looking at a model 457 too - police trade, just waiting for the price to drop a little more on it. Whenever I see one of these older Smiths, I try to grab it

[Jim PHL]

You may be surprised how well you can shoot the DAO's with a little practice. In feel it compares favorably to a good DA revolver trigger but it's lighter, smoother and shorter. I have a 3953 and a 3913 and shoot them equally well.

Let's see some pics!

[cruzans]

You may be surprised how well you can shoot the DAO's with a little practice. In feel it compares favorably to a good DA revolver trigger but it's lighter, smoother and shorter. I have a 3953 and a 3913 and shoot them equally well.

Let's see some pics!

Sorry, put a pic up in the picture thread but didn't here. Here it is, very happy with condition!

[theduke]

I love my S&W's too! I have 2-908s, 2-910's a 5906 and a 6906!

[TonyF]

Love the classics.

I acquired a mint 39-2 a couples of years ago.



Even found an OEM mag in the wrap at gunbroker.

[cruzans]

Love the classics.

I acquired a mint 39-2 a couples of years ago.



Even found an OEM mag in the wrap at gunbroker.

^^drool^^ been looking for one of those that is in good shape and not costing a fortune - some day......