S&W 5906?

[mando-gunner-89]

So I have a Smith and Wesson 5906 with four mags I works well as long as you use decent ammo in it, and I was wondering what I could get out of It. It is very clean and well taken care of the extractor was recently replaced by a LGS. I am just not quite sure what I can get out of it. thanks for all the input. ~MG89~

 

[in625shooter]

If you sell it yourself around $350-$400 ishIf you trade it in they will offer you around $250 ish. Myself I would keep it as an extra truck gun etc for no more than you would more than likely get

 

[CharlesGoodnight]

I bought a 5903 last year for $350 that was in excellent shape. Nice Gun, worth every penny.

 

[rhino]

The 59XX series are great guns that get little notice or respect. Given the market and supply of 59XX guns available, I'd go $350 (were I buying one), especially if it had functional night sights and it was 100% functional. If a particular gun didn't function well with marginal ammunition, it would not interest me as reliability is one of the primary strengths of that design.

 

[Birds Away]

I am surprised it is picky about ammo at all. I have had a bunch of third gens and every one of them ate everything I put into it. Third gens are greatly under-appreciated. Plus, when you run out of ammo they make really good clubs.

 

[04FXSTS]

I don't have any 9mm S&W's but have three 45acp's; 645, 4506 and a 4513TSW and they are super reliable. I will use any one of the three in the Illinois CCW classes that I teach. I totally agree with Rhino that reliability is number one in a carry gun. Any one of these will feed empty brass and they never fail for me. I am curious what type problem you have with function. Jim.

 

[mando-gunner-89]

the only issue that I have with ammo is ejecting the empty round properly, that's why I had the extractor replaced thinking that was the problem but It still jams up every now and again.

 

[rhino]

the only issue that I have with ammo is ejecting the empty round properly, that's why I had the extractor replaced thinking that was the problem but It still jams up every now and again.

That's unusual for a 5906. There is something else wrong with it. It should be reliable to the point of being boring.

 

[Birds Away]

That's unusual for a 5906. There is something else wrong with it. It should be reliable to the point of being boring.

Yes, I agree, I have had a couple that you couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with but never one that had any function issues.

 

[Leo]

I am surprised it is picky about ammo at all. I have had a bunch of third gens and every one of them ate everything I put into it. Third gens are greatly under-appreciated. Plus, when you run out of ammo they make really good clubs.

I have only seen a couple with any problems. The extractor was not the issue even though you would think that first. The ejector is thin enough to be bent if you try to force things together when you re install the slide. I have bent them back (favoring right, bore centerline) and gently dressed the tip with a jewelers file. Be careful not to remove only a minimal amount of material. The ones I did this to functioned perfectly with everything, including junk commie crap ammo.

Good Luck

 

[Leo]

Yes, I agree, I have had a couple that you couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with but never one that had any function issues.

I was lucky with mine, a police trade in. I had the only 250 for 250 score that year at the live fire test site where I qualified for my Texas Concealed Handgun License. The fairly heavy trigger pull can be an issue, but I came from a heavy revolver background. I think the trigger control skills learned there help me with all types of pistols.

 

[Bigtanker]

I have only seen a couple with any problems. The extractor was not the issue even though you would think at first. The ejector is thin enough to be bent if you try to force things together when you re install the slide. I have bent them back (favoring right, bore centerline) and gently dressed the tip with a jewelers file. Be careful not to remove only a minimal amount of material. The ones I did this to functioned perfectly with everything, including juck commie crap ammo.

Good Luck

This never crossed my mind but makes perfect sense.

With the 4 mags, it should bring a bit more.

You can also look on gunbroker.com to see what they are going for. These prices will usually be on the high side.
That gun will also be great for trades not done in a gun store.

 

[1775usmarine]

Change your recoil and mag springs. If the mags are OEM I would say 400 is fair price.

 

[Bucky623]

One sold on INGO last week. Seems like it went at a fair price.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns-pistols-revolvers/363672-smith-wesson-5906-nwi.html

 

[8th SPS USAF]

Try new recoil spring, and mag springs. These are older pistols and could use new springs? What are you shooting out of it? What works and what does not? I have had several 59 series SW's back in the day and a few 39's. Never a problem, even with my reloads. Good luck I was going to try to find a good used 5904, but found a 226 Elite 9mm. Yes more money, and newer, but good 5904's or 5944's high $650/$750

 

[mando-gunner-89]

I just use regular 115gr WWB or Remington hardball, I don't use it as a carry gun I just take it out to the range every once in a while. It's just the idea of it not working properly that bothers me. I will give the new springs a try and go from there, thanks for all the quick replies and help. ~MG89~

 

[singlestacksig]

I have found the 5906 shoots better with 124 grain bullets than 115s... but it still shoots them fine.. i had an extractor break, but the gun still functioned..

 

[Jeremy1066]

I would guess recoil spring. That is a heavy slide to throw back if the spring isn't good.