S&W 6906?

[Mosinguy]

Does anyone have an opinion on this pistol? I'd like to have one for when SHTF (and after I buy my AK ). Are they reliable and how available are accessories and magazines? Can i shoot +P or +P+ ammo in them? Seems like a nice aluminum framed 9mm.

 

[Disposable Heart]

Had a 469, sort of the precursor...

They are a great pistol, a bit chunky, but nothing terrible. Not a super deep concealment gun, but easy to carry (alloy frame) and pretty accurate. Takes the 59 series mags (some may stick out a bit), mags available at CDNN. Sights might be a bit touchy (not a ton of "night sights" but they are out there). Lots of grips available, holsters may have to search a bit.

Skip the +P+ in those guns, the alloy will wear on the double quick (found that out with a Smith 5903 I had ). +P, minimal amounts, but enough so that you know what's going on when you activate the bang switch.

 

[snorko]

3rd gen goodness. They are very reliable and often affordable. Novak night sights are easy to get. I prefer using a hogue slip on grip as the full hogue replacements for the 6906 are a little too thick with finger grooves and all.

 

[Mosinguy]

What would be a good defensive ammo in these?

 

[GPD177]

Any good standard pressure rounds will be fine. These are good handguns, not real flashy , just solid and dependable.

 

[RBrianHarless]

I would not shoot +p's in the 6906. Read the owners manual cause I am sure I did not fire anything above 115 grain in mine. I did carry it with Black Talons and shot them fine. Also Golden Sabres. My first pistol purchase was a Smith and Wesson 6906. Bought it in 1991. Snappy little pistol and sold it to my best friend so I could get my first Glock. I miss that pistol but know it is in good hands.

 

[Mosinguy]

Not sure if I want this first, a 5906, or an AK-47 now..dang it

 

[Newbomb92]

I have a 6906 inherited from my Dad. I like the gun, I'd carry it if it didn't mean so much to me. Usually just shoot it a couple times a year when I spend alot of time at the range with othe guns. The 6906 will take 5906 mags, there is an adapter that fills the slack sticking out. CDNN usually has 6906's and 5906's pretty cheap. I will say that the grip is a little short for me on the 6906. I had a 5903 and still have a 915. If you're looking for a 3rd gen S&W and you want a longer barrel and/or longer grip, look into the 5906 or 915. The 915 is basically a "value" 5906. Nothing really different except it's blued and doesn't have an ambi safety/decocker. PM me if you want more info....

 

[farmerdan]

I bought my first 6906 at Bradis in 91 and My wife now has one.I don't carry mine much but is a great gun that will eat any ammo I feed it. You can't go wrong on any 3rd gen smiths they are built like tanks..

 

[chasekerion4]

Not sure if I want this first, a 5906, or an AK-47 now..dang it

Of all the guns I own, the 5906 is one I just don't think I could part with. I LOVE it.

 

[Birds Away]

The 6906 (12+1) is essentially a double stack 3913 (8+1) which is the small single stack nine in the third generation. A 5906 is a double stack full size nine that is 15+1. The 5906 is larger and heavier than either 3913 or 6906. I own a 5906 and a 3913. I like both guns very much. Being S&W third gen semis they are both heavier and a bit bulkier than plastic guns in the same niche. They both come with manual safety/decocker and mag safeties. Both are extremely reliable and not picky about ammo. I personally would not shoot +P out of either but I don't use +p in anything, never really saw the benefit. Anyway, if you are deciding between a 6906 and a 5906 you really need to feel the heft and size of these guns. Obviously, shooting each would be ideal. Have fun and enjoy. I don't see how you could go wrong either way.

 

[blamecharles]

Not sure if I want this first, a 5906, or an AK-47 now..dang it

What side of Indy are you on? I would let you handle my 5906 for reference if you would like.

 

[growl18]

Like my earlier 669 a lot.

 

[jmiller676]

I have a 6904 (Blued Finish). The gun is sweet. Not snappy, accurate, built like a tank, eats what I put through it easy to carry. The mags are a little pricey but I have never had a problem with any of mine. The gun is small enough for me to conceal failry well but big enough for me to get a good grip on it. The pinky extensions help a lot on the compact version. I am 5'7ish and 125 lbs so with my small frame I can wear it for a 10 hr day and not have any problem. Sometimes I have to dress around it but, thats alright with me. The gun has never FTF, FTE or anything and I think I have around 1500 rds through mine. If you are having trouble deciding what gun to get, get one that you can use the most right now. A good carry gun is hard to beat even though an AK would be fun. I would rather be more prepared to defend myself with my handgun then having an AK at home just in case the SHTF.