My first 9mm

[gregintenn]

After much searching, I found a pretty nice specimen of a Smith and Wesson 39-2. There are many of them around, but not so many for sale right now. This one came with the box, paperwork, cleaning kit and screwdriver, and 3 extra mags. I've shot one box of ammo out of it, and so far I really like it. A soon to be classic of American crafstmanship. It isn't a Glock, but it'll do.

Edited March 7, 2011 by gregintenn

[trblmkr13]

Nice find

[mikegideon]

I love that gun. Basically a single stack version of the 59 (actually the other way around).

[gregintenn]

I love that gun. Basically a single stack version of the 59 (actually the other way around).

I understand that to be the difference. I believe the 39 predates the double stack 59. I don't care for double stack pistols; I'm not real big on pistols at all; preferring revolvers, but in the beginning of the wonder-nine years, capacity was king. What you lost in grip comfort and concealibility you gained in mag capicity.

[gregintenn]

My father has a model 52. It looks like the 39, but is hand built at the custom shop, with a top notch trigger, and is chambered for 38 Special Wadcutters. It is a tack driver!!!

[mikegideon]

I understand that to be the difference. I believe the 39 predates the double stack 59. I don't care for double stack pistols; I'm not real big on pistols at all; preferring revolvers, but in the beginning of the wonder-nine years, capacity was king. What you lost in grip comfort and concealibility you gained in mag capicity.

That's a 59 in my avatar. Bought it new in the '70's. Yes, the 39 came earlier. Mine runs great, and always has. I can't recall a malfunction. The grip IS a little fat compared to the 39, but I got used to it.

[R1100R]

What a nice pistol. I learned to shoot on a 39.

[Guest BEARMAN]

Very nice 39-2 Greg, I really love the all metal, no plastic, wood grip pistols. It's a classic piece, for sure.

[hipower]

Beautiful gun. Had a chance to buy one a couple of years ago, didn't; and have regreted it ever since. Good shooting to you.

[gregintenn]

I've been shooting 41s, 44s, and 45s lately, and this 9mm feels like a gnat fart.

[mikegideon]

I've been shooting 41s, 44s, and 45s lately, and this 9mm feels like a gnat fart.

Yep. It's good for rabbits and other small game