Magazine that work on a S&W 3914

RRVF83 · November 16, 2013, 07:13 PM

I got a 3914 S&W and i'm just getting a bunch of question answered in Forums, Google Search, etc.

I need an extra magazine and I'm wondering what S&W models are compatible with each other magazines. (8 Single stack)

That would help my search.

Thank You

WIL TERRY · November 16, 2013, 08:36 PM

ALL of 'em.......at least all of mine are.

Wreck-n-Crew · November 16, 2013, 09:07 PM

The following S&W single stack same caliber are compatible: 908, 3913, 3913TSW, 3914, 3953, 3953TSW, 3954.

smee78 · November 16, 2013, 09:42 PM

Ya what Wreck-n-Crew said, you could also get a 9 rounder if you dont mind it sticking out the bottom a little, works good as a back up or the range and they are the 39, 439, 539, 639, 909, 952, 3904, 3906, 3944 & 3946 guns.

And welcome to the forum.

RRVF83 · November 16, 2013, 10:26 PM

Quote:

The following S&W single stack same caliber are compatible: 908, 3913, 3913TSW, 3914, 3953, 3953TSW, 3954.

Quote:

Ya what Wreck-n-Crew said, you could also get a 9 rounder if you dont mind it sticking out the bottom a little, works good as a back up or the range and they are the 39, 439, 539, 639, 909, 952, 3904, 3906, 3944 & 3946 guns.

And welcome to the forum.

WIL TERRY, Wreck-n-Crew and smee78 thanks for the information, this helped me a lot.

Chaz88 · November 16, 2013, 10:29 PM

Midway has them for sale.

carguychris · November 17, 2013, 12:01 AM

3913/3953/3914/3954 magazines originally came in 4 flavors: 7rd with a flush-fitting flat metal base, 7rd with a slightly protruding plastic base, 8rd with a protruding plastic base, and 8rd with a plastic base incorporating a pinky rest.

The 7-rounders were not very popular because most shooters apparently valued the extra round over slightly less grip length. AFAIK these mags have not been offered in a long time, but there are obviously some used ones and even some NOS examples in the original shrink-wrapped cardboard packaging floating around. (Newer S&W mags come in clear plastic boxes with a paper label.)

The base plates for the two plastic 8-round styles can be interchanged, although I'm not sure S&W will sell the base plates to civilians separately anymore.

3913/3953/908 mags have always been stainless steel, but original 3914/3954 mags were blued. There is absolutely no difference in fit or function, but the SS ones are arguably preferable for carry due to their rust resistance, particularly in a hot and humid climate. AFAIK the blued versions have not been produced in a long time either, but again, a few old blued mags may pop up on GB or Fleabay from time to time, so check the description carefully to ensure that you get the ones you want.

CS9 mags will NOT work in your pistol; they are too short. 3913/3914/etc. mags will work in the subcompact CS9, just not vice versa.

Many older full-size 39-series mags are 8rd, yet are longer than the original mags for your pistol; consider yourself warned.

Lastly, Promag-brand magazines have a pretty bad reputation in 3rd-gen metal-frame S&W autoloaders; IMHO you should avoid them.

Chaz88 · November 17, 2013, 12:05 AM

Quote:

8rd with a flat-bottomed plastic base that protrudes from the grip slightly, and 8rd with a pinky rest.

I have both and prefer the pinky rest.

RRVF83 · November 17, 2013, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Midway has them for sale.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/169...tainless-steel

jonathanmanopla · December 24, 2013, 01:23 PM

hi i Just Buy this 3913 someone can tell me wich version is , wich generation
thankss

BarryLee · December 24, 2013, 01:35 PM

Quote:

can tell me wich version is , wich generation
thankss

That is a S&W Third Generation.

carguychris · December 24, 2013, 02:16 PM

[EDIT] Just realized this jonathanmanopla double-posted this question in another thread.

Mods, please delete this post. The other thread is more appropriate.

November 16, 2013, 07:13 PM	#1
RRVF83 Junior Member Join Date: November 15, 2013 Posts: 9	Magazine that work on a S&W 3914 I got a 3914 S&W and i'm just getting a bunch of question answered in Forums, Google Search, etc. I need an extra magazine and I'm wondering what S&W models are compatible with each other magazines. (8 Single stack) That would help my search. Thank You

November 16, 2013, 09:07 PM	#3
Wreck-n-Crew Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,820	The following S&W single stack same caliber are compatible: 908, 3913, 3913TSW, 3914, 3953, 3953TSW, 3954. __________________ If you ever have to use a firearm, *you don't get to pick the scenario!*

November 16, 2013, 09:42 PM	#4
smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,918	Ya what Wreck-n-Crew said, you could also get a 9 rounder if you dont mind it sticking out the bottom a little, works good as a back up or the range and they are the 39, 439, 539, 639, 909, 952, 3904, 3906, 3944 & 3946 guns. And welcome to the forum. __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are

November 16, 2013, 10:29 PM	#6
Chaz88 Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2010 Posts: 1,243	Midway has them for sale. __________________ Seams like once we the people give what, at the time, seams like a reasonable inch and "they" take the unreasonable mile we can only get that mile back one inch at a time. No spelun and grammar is not my specialty. So please don't hurt my sensitive little feelings by teasing me about it.

November 17, 2013, 12:01 AM	#7
carguychris Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2007 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 7,523	3913/3953/3914/3954 magazines originally came in 4 flavors: 7rd with a flush-fitting flat metal base, 7rd with a slightly protruding plastic base, 8rd with a protruding plastic base, and 8rd with a plastic base incorporating a pinky rest. The 7-rounders were not very popular because most shooters apparently valued the extra round over slightly less grip length. AFAIK these mags have not been offered in a long time, but there are obviously some used ones and even some NOS examples in the original shrink-wrapped cardboard packaging floating around. (Newer S&W mags come in clear plastic boxes with a paper label.) The base plates for the two plastic 8-round styles can be interchanged, although I'm not sure S&W will sell the base plates to civilians separately anymore. 3913/3953/908 mags have always been stainless steel, but original 3914/3954 mags were blued. There is absolutely no difference in fit or function, but the SS ones are arguably preferable for carry due to their rust resistance, particularly in a hot and humid climate. AFAIK the blued versions have not been produced in a long time either, but again, a few old blued mags may pop up on GB or Fleabay from time to time, so check the description carefully to ensure that you get the ones you want. CS9 mags will NOT work in your pistol; they are too short. 3913/3914/etc. mags will work in the subcompact CS9, just not vice versa. Many older full-size 39-series mags are 8rd, yet are longer than the original mags for your pistol; consider yourself warned. Lastly, Promag-brand magazines have a pretty bad reputation in 3rd-gen metal-frame S&W autoloaders; IMHO you should avoid them. __________________ "Smokey, this is not 'Nam. This is bowling. There are rules... MARK IT ZERO!!" - Walter Sobchak Last edited by carguychris; November 17, 2013 at 12:06 AM. Reason: missed one!

November 16, 2013, 08:36 PM	#2
WIL TERRY Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2000 Location: BLACK HILLS Posts: 1,322	ALL of 'em.......at least all of mine are.

December 24, 2013, 01:23 PM	#10
jonathanmanopla Junior Member Join Date: December 24, 2013 Posts: 12	hi i Just Buy this 3913 someone can tell me wich version is , wich generation thankss

December 24, 2013, 02:16 PM	#12
carguychris Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2007 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 7,523	[EDIT] Just realized this jonathanmanopla double-posted this question in another thread. Mods, please delete this post. The other thread is more appropriate. __________________ "Smokey, this is not 'Nam. This is bowling. There are rules... MARK IT ZERO!!" - Walter Sobchak