S&W 6906 - Page 2

oldandslow · June 26, 2013, 04:12 AM

lew, 6/26/13

I've got a number of used but like-new condition 3rd gen SW's including a 6906/6904. It's one of the best double stack compact 9mm pistols ever made and deserves to be carried and shot. And the more wear-marks it gets the better I feel about using it as it was designed. Just get a nice leather holster so it's not riding in plastic rig all day. Good luck.

best wishes- oldandslow

LewSchiller · June 26, 2013, 09:02 AM

Indeed.
I guess the best way to look at it is that I've just been offered the ability to go back in time and buy a new 6906

Bart Noir · June 27, 2013, 02:20 PM

Mine looks just like that which armsmaster posted. Except that mine has "State Fire Marshal" stamped into the frame. Wish I knew which state that was.....

I would prefer the Novak rear sight, but I like the squared-off trigger guards. I have several S&Ws with that shape. It looks better IMHO and certainly you can get a gloved finger onto the trigger better than with the rounded (and smaller) trigger guard.

After all, many live where it gets cold in the winter. Which makes me wonder, what happens to those zombies in the winter? I don't think they can be considered to be warm-blooded any more.

Bart Noir

Kevin_d77 · August 22, 2013, 01:55 PM

So I finally got to see his. It's squared trigger guard without the Novak sights. 2 mags. Field stripped it and its in really good shape. No slide damage and barrel has very little smiling on it. He wants $360

Wreck-n-Crew · August 22, 2013, 02:54 PM

Congrats! Can't wait to see those pics.

Hope your camera works better than mine does currently (took a fall), blurray and all.

I love the metal frames with features like a safety, a hammer and a de-cocker.

Enjoy, I know I would.

Kevin_d77 · August 22, 2013, 03:46 PM

Gonna have to hold off for a bit I think. The milsurp bug has gotten me on trouble lately. Told him to hold it and if he finds someone else to offer me first. He is in no rush. Is that a fair price?

leadcounsel · August 23, 2013, 01:23 AM

The 3 digit and 4 digit S&Ws are simply awesome guns. $360 is a 'buy it now' price if it's in 90% or better shape. I wouldn't wait if you have any extra cash.

I got bit by the bug 2 years ago, and have bought quite a few varieties from low $300s to mid $400s. These guns were $700 or so when they came out, which is like $1000 or more in today's money!

MR.G · August 23, 2013, 06:25 AM

I wouldn't have a problem paying $500.00 for a like new 6906. I think they are better guns than what they are currently making and selling for more.

Bullcamp82834 · August 23, 2013, 08:48 AM

Just my opinion here. The 6906 is a POS.

I had one go full auto on me back in the 80s after a few mags of hot handloads. S&W service center in my area fixed it but gave me a warning that this weapon was NOT meant for max loads.

Also the trigger pull was atrocious. I don't own it anymore.

Bart Noir · August 23, 2013, 07:16 PM

Bull, I respectfully disagree. I feel the DA trigger is right up there with Beretta and SIG. Yeah, the let-off on the SA pull is not as crisp as some, but still perfectly acceptable to me.

I don't know how hot your handloads were. You could have been waaaay into +P+ territory and thus wrecking the gun and then blaming the gun.

Anyway, a burst when you expect a single shot would be exciting!

Bart Noir

dgludwig · August 23, 2013, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Anyway, a burst when you expect a single shot would be exciting!

An exciting event that can occur with virtually any semi-auto pistol, especially one that has a sear out of spec or has otherwise been compromised in terms of excessive wear or Bubba-style "tuning". Smith & Wesson semi-autos aren't anymore prone to going "full-auto" than other similar pistols.

Kevin_d77 · August 23, 2013, 07:44 PM

dgludwig
Quote:" Smith & Wesson semi-autos aren't anymore prone to going "full-auto" than other similar pistols."

Man.....that could ave been a great selling point!

dgludwig · August 23, 2013, 07:48 PM

Might be a better selling point for some if they did routinely go "full-auto"...

Bart Noir · August 26, 2013, 02:25 PM

Interesting advertizing slogans (for any guns) would be a whole other thread.

"Very seldom explodes!"

"Doesn't rust in Arizona!"

Bart Noir

wpsdlrg · August 26, 2013, 06:05 PM

Too bad. I just sold off a 6906 a couple of weeks ago. It was in great shape (almost no external wear and felt almost like a new gun). The only negative was that it had a "CAI" import stamp on it, which kills the collector value. I got rid of it for just about what I put into it - just over $300. (I bought it as a shooter, not a collector gun.) Oh well.

Bart Noir · August 27, 2013, 01:25 PM

There were some of the blued ones (6904) imported by Magnum Research about 6-8 years back. MR was kind enough to confirm to me that these were surplus from some Israeli police agency. The importation marks were on the underside of the dust cover area of the frame.

Bart Noir

handlebar · September 1, 2014, 04:39 PM

here is my 6906. It has a 1995 manufacture date verified from S&W. Belonged to a sheriff's dept. in Ohio. Tight as a drum, very little exterior wear and came with 2 mags (just bought a third LE mag). I gave the slide a little polish job.

June 26, 2013, 09:02 AM	#27
LewSchiller Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2013 Location: Metro Denver Colorado Posts: 227	Indeed. I guess the best way to look at it is that I've just been offered the ability to go back in time and buy a new 6906 __________________ "When the Going gets Weird the Weird Turn Pro" Hunter S. Thompson

June 27, 2013, 02:20 PM	#28
Bart Noir Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2000 Location: Puget Sound, USA Posts: 2,215	Mine looks just like that which armsmaster posted. Except that mine has "State Fire Marshal" stamped into the frame. Wish I knew which state that was..... I would prefer the Novak rear sight, but I like the squared-off trigger guards. I have several S&Ws with that shape. It looks better IMHO and certainly you can get a gloved finger onto the trigger better than with the rounded (and smaller) trigger guard. After all, many live where it gets cold in the winter. Which makes me wonder, what happens to those zombies in the winter? I don't think they can be considered to be warm-blooded any more. Bart Noir __________________ Be of good cheer and mindful of your gun muzzle!

August 22, 2013, 02:54 PM	#30
Wreck-n-Crew Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,820	Congrats! Can't wait to see those pics. Hope your camera works better than mine does currently (took a fall), blurray and all. I love the metal frames with features like a safety, a hammer and a de-cocker. Enjoy, I know I would. __________________ If you ever have to use a firearm, *you don't get to pick the scenario!*

August 23, 2013, 07:16 PM	#35
Bart Noir Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2000 Location: Puget Sound, USA Posts: 2,215	Bull, I respectfully disagree. I feel the DA trigger is right up there with Beretta and SIG. Yeah, the let-off on the SA pull is not as crisp as some, but still perfectly acceptable to me. I don't know how hot your handloads were. You could have been waaaay into +P+ territory and thus wrecking the gun and then blaming the gun. Anyway, a burst when you expect a single shot would be exciting! Bart Noir __________________ Be of good cheer and mindful of your gun muzzle!

August 23, 2013, 07:48 PM	#38
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	Might be a better selling point for some if they did routinely go "full-auto"... __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

June 26, 2013, 04:12 AM	#26
oldandslow Senior Member Join Date: October 2, 2007 Posts: 641	lew, 6/26/13 I've got a number of used but like-new condition 3rd gen SW's including a 6906/6904. It's one of the best double stack compact 9mm pistols ever made and deserves to be carried and shot. And the more wear-marks it gets the better I feel about using it as it was designed. Just get a nice leather holster so it's not riding in plastic rig all day. Good luck. best wishes- oldandslow

August 22, 2013, 01:55 PM	#29
Kevin_d77 Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2012 Location: SW FL Posts: 953	So I finally got to see his. It's squared trigger guard without the Novak sights. 2 mags. Field stripped it and its in really good shape. No slide damage and barrel has very little smiling on it. He wants $360

August 22, 2013, 03:46 PM	#31
Kevin_d77 Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2012 Location: SW FL Posts: 953	Gonna have to hold off for a bit I think. The milsurp bug has gotten me on trouble lately. Told him to hold it and if he finds someone else to offer me first. He is in no rush. Is that a fair price?

August 23, 2013, 01:23 AM	#32
leadcounsel Junior member Join Date: September 8, 2005 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,119	The 3 digit and 4 digit S&Ws are simply awesome guns. $360 is a 'buy it now' price if it's in 90% or better shape. I wouldn't wait if you have any extra cash. I got bit by the bug 2 years ago, and have bought quite a few varieties from low $300s to mid $400s. These guns were $700 or so when they came out, which is like $1000 or more in today's money!

August 23, 2013, 06:25 AM	#33
MR.G Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2001 Posts: 641	I wouldn't have a problem paying $500.00 for a like new 6906. I think they are better guns than what they are currently making and selling for more.

August 23, 2013, 08:48 AM	#34
Bullcamp82834 Member Join Date: July 31, 2013 Location: Buffalo, WY Posts: 94	Just my opinion here. The 6906 is a POS. I had one go full auto on me back in the 80s after a few mags of hot handloads. S&W service center in my area fixed it but gave me a warning that this weapon was NOT meant for max loads. Also the trigger pull was atrocious. I don't own it anymore.

August 23, 2013, 07:44 PM	#37
Kevin_d77 Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2012 Location: SW FL Posts: 953	dgludwig Quote:" Smith & Wesson semi-autos aren't anymore prone to going "full-auto" than other similar pistols." Man.....that could ave been a great selling point!

August 26, 2013, 02:25 PM	#39
Bart Noir Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2000 Location: Puget Sound, USA Posts: 2,215	Interesting advertizing slogans (for any guns) would be a whole other thread. "Very seldom explodes!" "Doesn't rust in Arizona!" Bart Noir __________________ Be of good cheer and mindful of your gun muzzle!

August 26, 2013, 06:05 PM	#40
wpsdlrg Senior Member Join Date: August 18, 2009 Posts: 826	Too bad. I just sold off a 6906 a couple of weeks ago. It was in great shape (almost no external wear and felt almost like a new gun). The only negative was that it had a "CAI" import stamp on it, which kills the collector value. I got rid of it for just about what I put into it - just over $300. (I bought it as a shooter, not a collector gun.) Oh well.

August 27, 2013, 01:25 PM	#41
Bart Noir Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2000 Location: Puget Sound, USA Posts: 2,215	There were some of the blued ones (6904) imported by Magnum Research about 6-8 years back. MR was kind enough to confirm to me that these were surplus from some Israeli police agency. The importation marks were on the underside of the dust cover area of the frame. Bart Noir __________________ Be of good cheer and mindful of your gun muzzle!

September 1, 2014, 04:39 PM	#42
handlebar Member Join Date: May 22, 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 76	here is my 6906. It has a 1995 manufacture date verified from S&W. Belonged to a sheriff's dept. in Ohio. Tight as a drum, very little exterior wear and came with 2 mags (just bought a third LE mag). I gave the slide a little polish job.

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