My First Post Here!!!!!!!!!!!

ReadyRich · October 26, 2002, 07:11 PM

Hey -

Great place!

I'm probably going to buy myself a 3913TSW but I'd like to hear opinions, pro and con, Please!

One question I have is about the rail, which I don't like. Can it be removed by a gunsmith?

Thanks-

RR

Schuey2002 · October 26, 2002, 09:00 PM

I had a 3913,but not the TSW model....It was a good
little gun,never had a malfunction or problem of any kind..
Sold it though...Had to fund a HK SL8-1!!!

SouthpawShootr · October 26, 2002, 09:07 PM

Rich,

Fancy meeting you here. Didn't take you long to post over here, I see.

OK, the rail question I can answer, sort of. I was complaining about the rail some time ago in a different thread and was told that S&W can remove it for you, and fill up the holes. I don't see why any competent gunsmith wouldn't be able to do the work (whether your warranty would remain intact is another matter). The only 3rd gen auto I have that has a frame rail is my 5943TSW. I don't mind it so much on a full size weapon. It's putting it on compact guns that baffles me. Seems to me the barrel is so short on the 3913, that you would have the flashlight lens forward of the muzzle (maybe torching it when you fire, who knows).

taco · October 26, 2002, 09:09 PM

ReadyRich:

I have no experience with 3913TSW (never even seen one) but I had a 3913 years ago for few years and it was a great pistol. It was extremely reliable and accurate. I'm sure 3913TSW will perform just as well. If you don't like the rails on the TSW pistol why don't you look for a used 3913? I see very lightly used 3913 in LNIB condition quite often for only about $450.

blades67 · October 26, 2002, 09:09 PM

Welcome to TFL!

The accessory rail is affixed to the dust cover by a pair of cap screws which can be removed, it'll just leave a couple of threaded holes once removed.

ReadyRich · October 26, 2002, 09:20 PM

Appreciate your input!

Best,

Rich

Blackhawk · October 26, 2002, 09:47 PM

Welcome to TFL!

As usual, blades67, is on target -- here on TFL, anyway....

blades67 · October 26, 2002, 09:53 PM

Hey! No making fun of my targets! You're just jealous because I can use mine two or three times because I don't put a bunch of holes all over them.

croyance · October 26, 2002, 09:58 PM

For pros, I like the thinness of the 39 series S&W. Also, it seems like S&W semi's have a reputation for feeding everything, great in a carry gun.

October 26, 2002, 07:11 PM	#1
ReadyRich Junior Member Join Date: October 26, 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 3	My First Post Here!!!!!!!!!!! Hey - Great place! I'm probably going to buy myself a 3913TSW but I'd like to hear opinions, pro and con, Please! One question I have is about the rail, which I don't like. Can it be removed by a gunsmith? Thanks- RR __________________ "What time is it? You mean now? - Yogi Berra Cogito Ergo Shoot

October 26, 2002, 09:09 PM	#5
blades67 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 1999 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 6,014	Welcome to TFL! The accessory rail is affixed to the dust cover by a pair of cap screws which can be removed, it'll just leave a couple of threaded holes once removed. __________________ Guns cause crime like spoons cause Rosie O'Donnell to be fat! I hunt, therefore I am.

October 26, 2002, 09:20 PM	#6
ReadyRich Junior Member Join Date: October 26, 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 3	Thanks guys - Appreciate your input! Best, Rich __________________ "What time is it? You mean now? - Yogi Berra Cogito Ergo Shoot

October 26, 2002, 09:53 PM	#8
blades67 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 1999 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 6,014	Hey! No making fun of my targets! You're just jealous because I can use mine two or three times because I don't put a bunch of holes all over them. __________________ Guns cause crime like spoons cause Rosie O'Donnell to be fat! I hunt, therefore I am.

October 26, 2002, 09:00 PM	#2
Schuey2002 Senior Member Join Date: September 21, 2002 Posts: 854	I had a 3913,but not the TSW model....It was a good little gun,never had a malfunction or problem of any kind.. Sold it though...Had to fund a HK SL8-1!!!

October 26, 2002, 09:07 PM	#3
SouthpawShootr Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2002 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 887	Rich, Fancy meeting you here. Didn't take you long to post over here, I see. OK, the rail question I can answer, sort of. I was complaining about the rail some time ago in a different thread and was told that S&W can remove it for you, and fill up the holes. I don't see why any competent gunsmith wouldn't be able to do the work (whether your warranty would remain intact is another matter). The only 3rd gen auto I have that has a frame rail is my 5943TSW. I don't mind it so much on a full size weapon. It's putting it on compact guns that baffles me. Seems to me the barrel is so short on the 3913, that you would have the flashlight lens forward of the muzzle (maybe torching it when you fire, who knows).

October 26, 2002, 09:09 PM	#4
taco Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2000 Location: USA Posts: 936	ReadyRich: I have no experience with 3913TSW (never even seen one) but I had a 3913 years ago for few years and it was a great pistol. It was extremely reliable and accurate. I'm sure 3913TSW will perform just as well. If you don't like the rails on the TSW pistol why don't you look for a used 3913? I see very lightly used 3913 in LNIB condition quite often for only about $450.

October 26, 2002, 09:47 PM	#7
Blackhawk Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2001 Posts: 5,040	Welcome to TFL! As usual, blades67, is on target -- here on TFL, anyway....

October 26, 2002, 09:58 PM	#9
croyance Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2001 Posts: 3,604	For pros, I like the thinness of the 39 series S&W. Also, it seems like S&W semi's have a reputation for feeding everything, great in a carry gun.