< Back to the Main Site

Author Topic: S & W 5906 questions  (Read 1689 times)

Offline abbafandr

  • Powder Benefactor
  • *
  • Join Date: Nov 2012
  • Location: Omaha
  • Posts: 891
S & W 5906 questions
« on: December 15, 2012, 09:17:17 AM »
Any of you fellow gun nuts have experience with the 5906?   I'm looking at a couple of them.  A boy can never have enough 9mm toys!

Offline greg58

  • Lead Benefactor
  • **
  • Join Date: Apr 2009
  • Location: Valley NE
  • Posts: 2803
Re: S & W 5906 questions
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2012, 05:21:37 PM »
I have owned one for the last 15-20 years.
It is very reliable and sturdy, I have never had a misfire or jamb with mine.
There are lots of mags around for these, holsters,grips etc.
I bought mine used for around $400, they are worth $300-500 now depending on condition.
I think the gun went a little out of style since it is big and heavy, and the market is heading to polymer and smaller concealable guns.
These were used by a lot of Police Depts. as they evolved away from revolvers, but that market has evolved again to Glocks.
My son has a 4506 in 45acp that he likes.
I know the 1006 10mm is more rare and pricey.
Good luck, Greg
Pants Up!  Don't Loot!

Offline abbafandr

  • Powder Benefactor
  • *
  • Join Date: Nov 2012
  • Location: Omaha
  • Posts: 891
Re: S & W 5906 questions
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2012, 06:54:14 PM »
Thanks for the input.  I bought one and am awaiting delivery.  It will something different from my Glock, which I like immensely.  I like Smith & Wesson products so it wasn't a huge gamble  ;)

Offline bullit

  • NFOA Full Member
  • **
  • Join Date: Feb 2009
  • Posts: 2143
Re: S & W 5906 questions
« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2012, 07:26:40 PM »
Great guns. CDNN has a great buy on them

Offline greg58

  • Lead Benefactor
  • **
  • Join Date: Apr 2009
  • Location: Valley NE
  • Posts: 2803
Re: S & W 5906 questions
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2013, 10:17:33 AM »
So how do you like it???
Greg
Pants Up!  Don't Loot!

Offline abbafandr

  • Powder Benefactor
  • *
  • Join Date: Nov 2012
  • Location: Omaha
  • Posts: 891
Re: S & W 5906 questions
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2013, 11:23:28 AM »
Have not shot it yet :(   BH too crowded, ENGC too cold.  I have shot 2matches but after tearing down sets I am ready to scoot.