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S&W Autos

niklasalniklasal Member Posts: 776 ✭✭✭✭
edited February 2002 in Ask the Experts
I have heard a lot of bad things about these. What is so bad about them? I've seen quite a few at a decent price, and even considered buying one myself. I always thought S&W was supposed to be a reliable manufacturer. What gives?
NIKLASAL@hotmail.com
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  • Prescott PetePrescott Pete Member Posts: 207 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have owned nearly every semi auto that S&W has made over the years. I recently bought a 3913 Tactical that is as good or better than any 9mm.It is accurate and reliable and handles any bullet.I can honestly say I have never had a bad gun from S&W.I too have heard many bad stories concerning them but that has not been my experience.
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  • MFIMFI Member Posts: 7,899 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I dont think the problem is with their quality of firearms, its more the idea that they were the first manufacturer to "sell out" to the Clinton administration. People have blackballed them and boycotted anything with a S@W on it. S@W makes quality handguns I dont think you'll get much argument about that. They cut their own throats to stay in business.
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  • GUNNETGUNNET Member Posts: 5 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    S&W is now undr new ownership and the sell out owners are back in merry Ol England- where they belong.
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  • ATFATF Member Posts: 11,683 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    This rumor started long before the Big Sellout.I have yet to see a bad one myself.
    ATF
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  • j2k22j2k22 Member Posts: 329 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The traditional double action line of semi-autos is as good as anything on the market.They are completely reliable, reasonably accurate, very durable, and priced appropriately. The "Sigma" series is where Smith got a black eye. The subcompact 380 especially seems to have been a total POS. The "value" series, with a V in the model number, is also of marginal quality. The full-size original Sigmas, with an F in the model number were subject to mixed reviews; I shot one for a year in IDPA- style events, and was very satisfied with the reliablity, accuracy, and handling qualities of the pistol. Others will tell of their hooro stories with the same model. I carry a Smith 3913 when needed, and trust it completely. If I hadn't taken a H & K USP 45 in a trade, I would be shooting a full-size Smith 45 for defensive training events.Politics aside, a damned good domestic product!
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  • 223believer223believer Member Posts: 128 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've owned two different Smith autos. I bought an early Sigma in .40 S&W. The quality of metal and craftsmanship is--in my opinion--quite good. As a previous poster pointed out, the metal in the .380 is of a different nature. That gun was designed to be carried a lot and shot very little. A fault with my Sigma is the trigger, which is spongy, but the same characteristic is shared--to some extent--with Glocks.I also owned a 909. It was a nice pistol, except it had a VERY long trigger. It went way back before firing the round and had to go very far forward before resetting. It was, though, quite slim and well built. It also had that annoying BOING when you dry fired it. Not a click or a snap, but that distinctly S&W BOING. However, the gun was very reliable, had nice sights, and was well built.Overall, I think the S&W autos have gotten a bad rap.
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  • cb1100fcb1100f Member Posts: 22 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I bought a 22A for my son and have had nothing but problems with it.The recoil rod is beating the snot out of the frame.Should of saved for the 41
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  • rsnyder55rsnyder55 Member Posts: 2,526 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I believe the S&W 39 and 59 probably started the bad press. A lot of PD's switched to them and then switched back due to problems.
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  • Spring CreekSpring Creek Member Posts: 1,260 ✭
    edited November -1
    The S&W 6906, is as sweet a little 9mm that you can find
    Next to a Browning Hi-Power.I own three of them, for all around protection. Have the extended 14 rd Smith mags that were available pre ban and it not only gives you more rounds, but extends the grip slightly for nice feel.AND You can interchange the mags with the Marlin Camp 9 for neat versatility!!!They're great.SUPPORT THE NRA
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  • Prescott PetePrescott Pete Member Posts: 207 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Spring,You are right.The 6906 is a very, very sweet gun.Wish I still had one but I foolishly sold my mint condition one 2 years ago and still can't find another in that kind of shape.Oh, the mistakes I make.
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  • toolman9mmtoolman9mm Member Posts: 337 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    same here own a s/w 4516-2 6904 1076 1006 all fuction perfect and i carry the 4516-2 all the time.
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  • k.stanonikk.stanonik Member Posts: 2,109 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I own a S&W 5906 and will not sell it. I keep it for home defense and find it comfortable and accurate
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  • RembrandtRembrandt Member Posts: 4,486 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Niklasal...I presume you're refering primarily to centerfires, the model 52 (38 wadcutter) is a superb semiauto. The model 41 (.22) is about as good as they get. I currently have two 41's and there are none finer for the money....they are the Cadillac's of small bore pistols...
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  • AznBoyChiAznBoyChi Member Posts: 7 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Anyone have the Smith & Wesson SW99? I'm thinking about getting it for defense and a little target shooting. Can some give me some feedbacks on this gun please. I liked the way how it felt on my hand, but never shot it before.
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  • MFIMFI Member Posts: 7,899 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The S@W Sport models 22 -22A are junk . Stay away from them at all costs. Everything else Ive ever sold in Smith has been top of the line.
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