I have an itch for anoher S&W 3rd Gen or 2nd Gen gun....

Miami_JBT · October 4, 2011, 01:57 PM

I've owned a 5906 and sold it. Great little pistol but someone made me an offer I could not refuse. From S&W I currently own a 4506-1, 4006TSW, 59, and a M&P 45 plus my revolvers. I know that CDNN is currently selling 5906s and 6909s for $299 a pop.

Here is my problem. Do I order the 5906 or the 6906? I only CCW service size firearms. I'm not a fan of medium and compact guns. I've owned a couple of gen 2 and gen 3 GLOCK 19s and 23s along with some other medium frame guns like a Kel-Tec P11 and a couple of others from Beretta, etc... they just don't fit my hand right.

Another problem is that my local gun shop has a S&W Model 459 for $350. With tax and background that comes out to $375. Is that a good price? I don't have a 2nd Gen gun in the stable and I would like to eventually get one to round out the evolution of the S&W series of wondernines. A Nickle 59, a 459, and a 5906.

So many choices and so little money.

pgdion · October 4, 2011, 02:20 PM

I'd be leaning towards the 5906. That's the one I started with ($299? That's a good deal if it's in decent shape!). I also like the 459 (hope to inherit one someday

) and to me the 6906 would be a near ideal carry gun being smaller and lighter than the 5906 which is slim and has a great grip but weighs way to much for cc.

I'd be torn, I think I'd be tempted by the 459 that you can actually look over before you buy, if it's in good shape I might go for that. But that said, the 5906 I think would be my first choice to have. That 5906 is sure cool (and they sure do shoot nice ... at 3 lbs they oughta right?)

Don P · October 4, 2011, 04:10 PM

I had me a 459 once and regret trading it off for a K-22 model 17 no dash. Nothing wrong with the K-22 but wish I still had the 459. Sweet shooting 9 mm

The price is good for the 459 if its at 90% or better. Just my opinion.

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So many choices and so little money.

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18DAI · October 4, 2011, 04:12 PM

For a carry gun I'd go with the 6906 first.

Then I'd go back and get the 5906 for home protection, and range fun!

Great pistols. Regards 18DAI

October 4, 2011, 01:57 PM	#1
Miami_JBT Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2009 Location: Miami-Dade County FL Posts: 193	I have an itch for anoher S&W 3rd Gen or 2nd Gen gun.... I've owned a 5906 and sold it. Great little pistol but someone made me an offer I could not refuse. From S&W I currently own a 4506-1, 4006TSW, 59, and a M&P 45 plus my revolvers. I know that CDNN is currently selling 5906s and 6909s for $299 a pop. Here is my problem. Do I order the 5906 or the 6906? I only CCW service size firearms. I'm not a fan of medium and compact guns. I've owned a couple of gen 2 and gen 3 GLOCK 19s and 23s along with some other medium frame guns like a Kel-Tec P11 and a couple of others from Beretta, etc... they just don't fit my hand right. Another problem is that my local gun shop has a S&W Model 459 for $350. With tax and background that comes out to $375. Is that a good price? I don't have a 2nd Gen gun in the stable and I would like to eventually get one to round out the evolution of the S&W series of wondernines. A Nickle 59, a 459, and a 5906. So many choices and so little money. __________________ FL GOA State Director

October 4, 2011, 02:20 PM	#2
pgdion Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2010 Location: MPLS, MN Posts: 1,214	I'd be leaning towards the 5906. That's the one I started with ($299? That's a good deal if it's in decent shape!). I also like the 459 (hope to inherit one someday ) and to me the 6906 would be a near ideal carry gun being smaller and lighter than the 5906 which is slim and has a great grip but weighs way to much for cc. I'd be torn, I think I'd be tempted by the 459 that you can actually look over before you buy, if it's in good shape I might go for that. But that said, the 5906 I think would be my first choice to have. That 5906 is sure cool (and they sure do shoot nice ... at 3 lbs they oughta right?) __________________ 597 VTR, because there's so many cans and so little time!

October 4, 2011, 04:12 PM	#4
18DAI Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2005 Location: NC Posts: 2,156	For a carry gun I'd go with the 6906 first. Then I'd go back and get the 5906 for home protection, and range fun! Great pistols. Regards 18DAI