|
The Model 39 was the first commercially successful DA/SA 9mm pistol built in the USA, and it was an extreme success story, with nearly 500,000 guns built and sold. The Model 59 was the double stack version of the same pistol and these two pistols were the Fathers of the American police movement from the .38 Special revolver to the 9mm semi-auto pistol. The Model 639 was a second-generation of the Model 39 and while the 39 was an aluminum alloy framed pistol, the 639's frame is stainless steel.
Frankly, all of the metal framed Smith & Wesson pistols are fantastic handguns. The 3rd Gen pistols were a little more refined. The second generation of guns were made in the fewest total numbers.
__________________
Attention Brass rats and other reloaders: I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.
|