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September 25th, 2014, 04:05 PM #1
Smith and Wesson 3953
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!
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September 25th, 2014, 04:26 PM #2
Re: Smith and Wesson 3953
I found both triggers to be terrible to me so the triggers are on a scale to me.. The Glock was a crisper suck and the XD was a more mushy suck. They are in the same family, SR9 (heavy suck), Glock (crisp heavy suck), XD( lighter mushy suck), M&P(heavy mushy suck).
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September 25th, 2014, 07:21 PM #3Grand Member
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Re: Smith and Wesson 3953
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
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September 25th, 2014, 07:39 PM #4Member
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Re: Smith and Wesson 3953
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.
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September 25th, 2014, 07:52 PM #5
Re: Smith and Wesson 3953
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
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October 2nd, 2014, 10:20 PM #6Member
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Re: Smith and Wesson 3953
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!Be Safe,
Jim
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October 3rd, 2014, 07:27 PM #7
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October 4th, 2014, 08:51 AM #8
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I love my S&W's too! I have 2-908s, 2-910's a 5906 and a 6906!
Gotta stay awake, gotta try and shake off this creeping malaise
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October 6th, 2014, 07:38 PM #9Grand Member
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Re: Smith and Wesson 3953
Love the classics.
I acquired a mint 39-2 a couples of years ago.
Even found an OEM mag in the wrap at gunbroker.
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October 6th, 2014, 07:46 PM #10
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