Thoughts on SW model39 9mm??

Was looking at used S&W model 39.9mm semi-auto pistol other day. Priced approx $239. Iam aware this is quite a older S&W semi-auto pistol. Does anyone have any input on this model pistol?? Good, Bad, indifferent? Iam curious, If S&W if I could still get parts(even barrel) if needed, or service through them being such a older gun.

# # Was looking at used S&W model 39 9mm semi-auto pistol other day. # Priced approx $239. Iam aware this is quite a older S&W semi-auto pistol. # Does anyone have any input on this model pistol?? Good, Bad, indifferent? # Iam curious, If S&W if I could still get parts(even barrel) if needed, # or service through them being such a older gun.

This model is historically significant, if you want to have it for that reason. As a shooter, quality (reliability) varied. This model tended to have not-so-good accuracy. If you drop the pistol when the safety is not on it may fire. I suspect that S&W will still service it, but it will cost $60 for UPS to send it back and forth

The first handgun I ever bought was a M39, 1st generation, new. It is now relegated to the position of 'conversation piece' in my assortment of handguns, which now is extensive. I don't know if S&W will service or provide parts for the M39 any longer but for the money you can certainly buy a better handgun. Check out a CZ75 if you really want double action or an FEG Hi-Power clone if single action is ok. I have 2 of the FEGs (one is my wifes) and they have never failed and are quite accurate with famous Hi Power ergonomics, which the CZ75 also has, somewhat.

Don't know about the price, but I used to have a 39 too. Would feed ANYTHING, including full wadcutters. Wish I still had it.

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# Don't know about the price, but I used to have a 39 too. Would feed # ANYTHING, including full wadcutters. Wish I still had it. # # # > ...

This was the gun that began to move the police agencies to 9mm. There were troubles with the extractor of the first generation - they were brittle and broke occasionally. Mine (bought new in '72) just did, and S&W was happy to send me one for a very pricey $40.00. The replacements are tempered differently, so breakage is no more a problem. It IS a *BI*CH* to install, but can be done if you are careful. Or let only a COMPETENT, EXPERIENCED smith do it - no gun-mechanics, please.

A true pleasure to shoot, more accurate than I can be, and one of the finer investments I have ever made. A good carry gun, too, for IWB. Flat, no annoying protrusions to gouge my flab, whether I carry it front of hip, on hip or behind, with or without holster. Of course, first shot DA. Hammer-drop safety is alright, but you would be amused at my amazement the first forty or fifty times I went safe and watched that hammer drop over a live round. You DO get used to that, ultimately.

The second generation ( 'dash 2' went to a pivoting, spring operated extractor which was much more reliable.

I am seeing 'dash two's' NIB at gun shows here in PA for under $300.

Good luck, it IS still a good choice.