MY New S&W S/S 3953 9mm

mrcharlie3531 · August 5, 2013, 03:17 PM

I just picked this up this weekend. I traded my lcp plus cash. It feels like a million bucks in your hands. I couldn't find much info about it.

hardhat harry · August 5, 2013, 03:28 PM

"It feels like a million bucks in your hands."

Uh, no it doesn't..can't feel a thing. Please box it up and send it to me to evaluate your statement!

Nice looking S&W, been partial to them for a long time.

KyJim · August 5, 2013, 10:47 PM

Not sure what you need to know but some general info --

This is what is known as a third generation Smith and Wesson semi-autos. As a class, they are highly respected. The first two numerals, "39," indicates it is a single stack 9mm. The third numeral, "5," means it is double action only (DAO), compact. The last number, "3," means it has an aluminum alloy frame. It uses the same magazine as the 3913 (I have one), the 3914, the 908, and a couple of other models.

It should make a fine concealed carry gun or even a bedside gun.

Dot_mdb · August 6, 2013, 12:13 AM

The gun is DAO but has no second strike capability without working the slide. The triggers are usually very smooth and for a double action the pull is relatively short. The reason the pull is short is because the slide pre-cocks the hammer about 50%. That is the reason for the longer slide, to keep the cocked hammer from being exposed. The trigger pull will usually be about 10 lbs but will seem lighter because of the short length and the smoothness. If you like shooting revolvers you will like shooting this gun also.

Bill

mrcharlie3531 · August 6, 2013, 02:09 AM

Thank you for info, exactly what I was looking for. Charlie

Erikbal · August 6, 2013, 01:28 PM

Nice find! I wouldn't mind owning one of those myself!

mrcharlie3531 · August 6, 2013, 04:16 PM

I just field stripped the Gun and cleaned it. It showed excellent, max maybe 50 rounds through it. I shot three rounds perfectly!!

Big thanks to "GardandGuns" who posted a field strip of a S&W 3913 on youtube. Great Video!! I just needed a little help.

I am not new to Guns. I spent four years in the Marine Corps. I'm Rusty though. I appreciate all the help I get here. Priceless !!!

Semper Fi

Charlie

mrcharlie3531 · August 6, 2013, 04:28 PM

I just field stripped the Gun and cleaned it. It showed excellent, max maybe 50 rounds through it. I shot three rounds perfectly!!

Big thanks to "GardandGuns" who posted a field strip of a S&W 3913 on youtube. Great Video!! I just needed a little help.

I am not new to Guns. I spent four years in the Marine Corps. I'm Rusty though. I appreciate all the help I get here. Priceless !!!

Semper Fi

Charlie

mrcharlie3531 · August 6, 2013, 05:50 PM

I am almost scared to shoot at at my open pistol range. I'm safety scared. We need a salty Gunny to maintain safety. Semper Fi.

SCDeac82 · August 6, 2013, 06:38 PM

That is a beaut Charlie! Are those still in the S & W catalo?

JB

WVsig · August 6, 2013, 06:40 PM

All Gen 3 S&Ws are discontinued.

thinktwice · August 6, 2013, 07:43 PM

I have a 4046 which was my son's duty gun, before they switched to the S&W 99 which they didn't keep very long. Then went to the S&W M&P. Anyway I love the third gen smiths. When holding it you know you have a GUN in your hands. Functions flawlessly. The only problem I have is after field stripping it the slide is extremely hard to get back on the frame. I mean it's so tight that I have had to force it back on with a rubber mallet. I have looked this pistol over real good and don't see anything out of the ordinary that would cause this. Anyone else ever have this problem. My son said it's always been that way, but it's just not normal.

Wreck-n-Crew · August 6, 2013, 08:55 PM

These are some of my favorite model years of S&W Semi-autos. The 5906 was my all time favorite though I love them all.

Congratulations,....I would love to have another one and will some day....1911 is next though

.

Unless I get one in a trade for something I already have!

Homerboy · August 8, 2013, 08:42 PM

Quote:

I have a 4046 which was my son's duty gun, before they switched to the S&W 99 which they didn't keep very long. Then went to the S&W M&P. Anyway I love the third gen smiths. When holding it you know you have a GUN in your hands. Functions flawlessly. The only problem I have is after field stripping it the slide is extremely hard to get back on the frame. I mean it's so tight that I have had to force it back on with a rubber mallet. I have looked this pistol over real good and don't see anything out of the ordinary that would cause this. Anyone else ever have this problem. My son said it's always been that way, but it's just not normal

WHOA! Something is very wrong. I have had probably 8 or 10 third gen S&W's, and they all went together no problem. Are you pushing down the three little levers at the end of the frame as the slide goes on?

Viper99 · August 8, 2013, 09:20 PM

It is in great shape. Nice find. 3rd gen smiths are great great guns. I have a 910S but is not as nice.
Enjoy

egor20 · August 8, 2013, 11:18 PM

Great looking gun Charlie, I have the bigger cousin to it the S&W 469 (12 round magazine). Its my summer carry gun.

August 5, 2013, 03:17 PM	#1
mrcharlie3531 Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2013 Posts: 112	MY New S&W S/S 3953 9mm I just picked this up this weekend. I traded my lcp plus cash. It feels like a million bucks in your hands. I couldn't find much info about it.

August 6, 2013, 01:28 PM	#6
Erikbal Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2012 Location: Olean, NY Posts: 375	Re: MY New S&W S/S 3953 9mm Nice find! I wouldn't mind owning one of those myself!

August 6, 2013, 04:28 PM	#8
mrcharlie3531 Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2013 Posts: 112	I just field stripped the Gun and cleaned it. It showed excellent, max maybe 50 rounds through it. I shot three rounds perfectly!! Big thanks to "GardandGuns" who posted a field strip of a S&W 3913 on youtube. Great Video!! I just needed a little help. I am not new to Guns. I spent four years in the Marine Corps. I'm Rusty though. I appreciate all the help I get here. Priceless !!! Semper Fi Charlie Last edited by mrcharlie3531; August 7, 2013 at 02:29 PM.

August 6, 2013, 06:40 PM	#11
WVsig Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2010 Location: NC Posts: 5,309	All Gen 3 S&Ws are discontinued. __________________ -The right to be left alone is the most comprehensive of rights, and the right most valued by free people.-Louis Brandeis -Its a tool box... I don't care you put the tools in for the job that's all... -Sam from Ronin -It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle

August 5, 2013, 03:28 PM	#2
hardhat harry Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 2010 Location: I've moved... Posts: 233	"It feels like a million bucks in your hands." Uh, no it doesn't..can't feel a thing. Please box it up and send it to me to evaluate your statement! Nice looking S&W, been partial to them for a long time.

August 5, 2013, 10:47 PM	#3
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,149	Not sure what you need to know but some general info -- This is what is known as a third generation Smith and Wesson semi-autos. As a class, they are highly respected. The first two numerals, "39," indicates it is a single stack 9mm. The third numeral, "5," means it is double action only (DAO), compact. The last number, "3," means it has an aluminum alloy frame. It uses the same magazine as the 3913 (I have one), the 3914, the 908, and a couple of other models. It should make a fine concealed carry gun or even a bedside gun.

August 6, 2013, 12:13 AM	#4
Dot_mdb Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: FL Posts: 191	The gun is DAO but has no second strike capability without working the slide. The triggers are usually very smooth and for a double action the pull is relatively short. The reason the pull is short is because the slide pre-cocks the hammer about 50%. That is the reason for the longer slide, to keep the cocked hammer from being exposed. The trigger pull will usually be about 10 lbs but will seem lighter because of the short length and the smoothness. If you like shooting revolvers you will like shooting this gun also. Bill

August 6, 2013, 02:09 AM	#5
mrcharlie3531 Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2013 Posts: 112	Thank you for info, exactly what I was looking for. Charlie

August 6, 2013, 04:16 PM	#7
mrcharlie3531 Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2013 Posts: 112	I just field stripped the Gun and cleaned it. It showed excellent, max maybe 50 rounds through it. I shot three rounds perfectly!! Big thanks to "GardandGuns" who posted a field strip of a S&W 3913 on youtube. Great Video!! I just needed a little help. I am not new to Guns. I spent four years in the Marine Corps. I'm Rusty though. I appreciate all the help I get here. Priceless !!! Semper Fi Charlie

August 6, 2013, 05:50 PM	#9
mrcharlie3531 Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2013 Posts: 112	I am almost scared to shoot at at my open pistol range. I'm safety scared. We need a salty Gunny to maintain safety. Semper Fi.

August 6, 2013, 06:38 PM	#10
SCDeac82 Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2010 Location: Southeast-USA Posts: 222	That is a beaut Charlie! Are those still in the S & W catalo? JB

August 6, 2013, 07:43 PM	#12
thinktwice Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2007 Posts: 293	I have a 4046 which was my son's duty gun, before they switched to the S&W 99 which they didn't keep very long. Then went to the S&W M&P. Anyway I love the third gen smiths. When holding it you know you have a GUN in your hands. Functions flawlessly. The only problem I have is after field stripping it the slide is extremely hard to get back on the frame. I mean it's so tight that I have had to force it back on with a rubber mallet. I have looked this pistol over real good and don't see anything out of the ordinary that would cause this. Anyone else ever have this problem. My son said it's always been that way, but it's just not normal.

August 6, 2013, 08:55 PM	#13
Wreck-n-Crew Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,820	These are some of my favorite model years of S&W Semi-autos. The 5906 was my all time favorite though I love them all. Congratulations,....I would love to have another one and will some day....1911 is next though . Unless I get one in a trade for something I already have!

August 8, 2013, 09:20 PM	#15
Viper99 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2010 Location: CT Posts: 846	It is in great shape. Nice find. 3rd gen smiths are great great guns. I have a 910S but is not as nice. Enjoy

August 8, 2013, 11:18 PM	#16
egor20 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,824	Great looking gun Charlie, I have the bigger cousin to it the S&W 469 (12 round magazine). Its my summer carry gun.