Smith and Wesson 5906

[Harley46982]

I bought one of these that had been a police trade in thinking it would be a good low recoil gun for the Wife and Kid to shoot. I gotta be honest these Smiths are awesome it's a steel frame so the recoil is quite low and the Wife was very quickly shooting it very nicely! My Point? I paid around 300 for this gem so if you see one don't be afraid to take a chance!!

 

[Clay]

yeah the 5906 is a pretty awesome handgun that can be had for cheap. My dad has an all stainless one that he bought new back in the early 90s and its a joy to shoot.

 

[in625shooter]

5906's are overrated. They are great guns however you have to watch it because there are 2 3rd generations. the first batch of 5906's have a squared trigger guard. They have very long and heavy DA trigger pulls. The 5906's that came a little later that have the rounded trigger guards have a much better lighter DA trigger pull.

 

[CharlesGoodnight]

I own the 5903 which is the lighter cousin due to aluminum frame. Great pistol. I am a big fan of 3rd gen. Smiths and prefer them to the modern M&P line.

 

[Harley46982]

Mine is the later version!

 

[Bigtanker]

I got a 3913 (single stack 9mm) in trade and absolutely love it. The trigger is great. Perfect size for me to. I put some Houge wood grips on it and now it looks good too.

3rd gen Smith's are often overlooked. Glad you like yours.

 

[Win52C]

5906's are overrated. They are great guns however you have to watch it because there are 2 3rd generations. the first batch of 5906's have a squared trigger guard. They have very long and heavy DA trigger pulls. The 5906's that came a little later that have the rounded trigger guards have a much better lighter DA trigger pull.

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Really?....as I own both the 89-90 square trigger guard and a 93 round trigger guard version. I can see no difference in the DA trigger pull between the two....the trigger was redesigned when S&W moved from 2nd to 3rd gen in late 88..(2nd gen triggers were awful!) And remained the same until it was discontinued from production....from what I've experienced and read....granted these triggers are typical of a Smith auto with Lots of take up...and nowhere near as crisp and clean as a Smith Revolver trigger. I've not seen or heard of two different 3rd gens until this very post...the only things that changed over the production were cosmetic, unless indicated by a redesign ie dash number....btw I love my 625's

 

[1775usmarine]

Soon you'll be like me and own a 5906, 4506, 3913, 669, and always keeping an eye open for more.

 

[in625shooter]

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Really?....as I own both the 89-90 square trigger guard and a 93 round trigger guard version. I can see no difference in the DA trigger pull between the two....the trigger was redesigned when S&W moved from 2nd to 3rd gen in late 88..(2nd gen triggers were awful!) And remained the same until it was discontinued from production....from what I've experienced and read....granted these triggers are typical of a Smith auto with Lots of take up...and nowhere near as crisp and clean as a Smith Revolver trigger. I've not seen or heard of two different 3rd gens until this very post...the only things that changed over the production were cosmetic, unless indicated by a redesign ie dash number....btw I love my 625's

I ment underrated, it was late and hard to type with 3 mini dachshunds on your lap. I have found through my experiences with them that the early 3rd gen 5906's have a heavier DA trigger pull than any of the later 3rd gen versions with the rounded trigger guard. I have experience with both of those 5906's as well as the 5946 (DAO) and 5926 with the de cocker. The later versoins with the rounded trigger guards were better in the trigger department FWIW.
625's rock!

 

[draftyranger]

I have a 5906, 4506, and a 3913! All great guns. Built like tanks. I really prefer these to the modern M&P handguns. I really wish Smith would put these back into production!

 

[Ricnzak]

I have a 2nd gen all steel 559. God awful trigger. Heavy as a sin on your mind. Fun to shoot. I love the older Smith's. Best gun I'll ever own. Cause dad gave it to me.

 

[99zhuggerz99]

I wish I could find one local for $300. woulda/shoulda/coulda not long ago, but they have become less plentiful.

 

[rock]

There are 60 on Gunbroker

 

[357 Terms]

Great guns, built very stout, they will last a lifetime.

At $300!! Its a lot of gun for the money, you will not be disappointed, neither will your grandkids if you keep it, it will just keep going and going......

 

[dbrier]

I own the 5903 which is the lighter cousin due to aluminum frame. Great pistol. I am a big fan of 3rd gen. Smiths and prefer them to the modern M&P line.

I got a 3913 (single stack 9mm) in trade and absolutely love it. The trigger is great. Perfect size for me to. I put some Houge wood grips on it and now it looks good too.

3rd gen Smith's are often overlooked. Glad you like yours.

I have the 5903 and a 3913 and love them both.

 

[Harley46982]

I'm looking for a 3913 now.

 

[in625shooter]

I wish I could find one local for $300. woulda/shoulda/coulda not long ago, but they have become less plentiful.

They have 5906's for 350.00 at Buds Guns

 

[Vigilant]

I miss my 3913, have tried to replace it several times, but can only find those ugly ass grey New Line or Lady Smith models with the straight angled dust cover!

 

[Harley46982]

Try finding a 1006!!

 

[BluePig]

While I had the safe open, I thought this thread also needs some 3rd Gen goodness too...
From top to bottom:
Model 422 (I picked up a few years ago at Midwest in Mishawaka)
Model 2214 (From my wife's cousin's estate)
Model 4506-1 (Bought new in 1990 at a shop in Elkhart, still have the box)
Model 5903 (Non-police issue bought new at a gunshow at Century Center in SB, still have the original box)
The last two pistols have been solid performers with no issues whatsoever.
When you find trustworthy pistols, you keep them.
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