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Handguns, Rifles & Shotguns => Handguns => Topic started by: abbafandr on December 15, 2012, 09:17:17 AM

Title: S & W 5906 questions
Post by: abbafandr 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!

Title: Re: S & W 5906 questions
Post by: greg58 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

Title: Re: S & W 5906 questions
Post by: abbafandr 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  ;)

Title: Re: S & W 5906 questions
Post by: bullit on December 19, 2012, 07:26:40 PM

Great guns. CDNN has a great buy on them

Title: Re: S & W 5906 questions
Post by: greg58 on January 22, 2013, 10:17:33 AM

So how do you like it???
Greg

Title: Re: S & W 5906 questions
Post by: abbafandr 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.