3rd Gen S&W - Model 5906 - History and Functionality
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I've always liked the aesthetics of this style of gun. For me, a famous scene where a S&W gun like this style was used was in the movie Street Kings when Keanu used a 4506-1 and he actually used the decocker when he finished shooting
Yeah I used to see this gun all the time and movies and I always liked how it looked!
I was born in 1984 so it was right then in heavy use when I was a kid!
I remember seeing it on the first Bad Boyz Movie, when they stick their guns in that clerk's face and Martin Lawrence asked for some Skittles lol! One of them is holding a Smith & Wesson like this I believe...
I also remember seeing Romeo and Juliet with Leonardo DiCaprio and the end when Juliet commit suicide she uses Romeo's gun which is a Smith & Wesson I believe it might be the more compact version but it was pretty much like this gun is a remember....
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I think this is one of the best looking pistols ever made. It's like Colt and Sig had a beautiful baby
I agree, I think they are gorgeous in their utilitarian design.
I sold one, immediately regretted it and recently bought two more.
Absolutely love the 5906 series of firearms, Jerry Miculek has a video on a Mexican special forces 5906, and in my opinion is one of the coolest versions of the platform, not necessarily because it’s “tacticool” but because it offers a nice glimpse into an alternative future of handgun development, if cookie cutter polymer wonder 9’s never existed.
I just got one. It is absolutely grand. Thx for the video on it.
That is a fantastic gun like the 4006 and the 1006 wish I never would’ve sold mine when times were tough they just don’t make them like that anymore
I would love if Smith basically did a "Build Your Own 3rd Gen" kinda thing. Like first you pick your caliber, then your frame, then your finish and then you have your perfect gun. Id love a 5925
They had so many products in the 3rd gen that it basically was that way, haha. Something like 70 different models based on caliber, frame size, material, safety type, single or double stack, etc. The link I provided on Lucky Gunner really blows my mind with just how many different models they had.
Such an incredibly underrated and overlooked gun. All the Smith Gen 3 guns were (and are still) excellent pieces. I’ve got a 5906 and it’s shockingly comfortable for such an “old” platform.
I found one yesterday that should be in my hands in the next couple of days. Your review made me a subscriber.
I just bought one of these today with 3 mags for $360. In great shape too
Where?
@@1s1k97 local sporting goods store
Nice S&W. I have a ex PD 45acp S&W 4566. All stainless with the rounded trigger guard. Love the de-cocker safety and SA/DA action.
Smith and Wesson really needs to bring these back. This was the gun that got my interested in firearms
I've been a revolver guy for 44+ year's so I'm used to the weight. But I've always preferred steel over plastic and I'm going to have to look for one of these and add it to my 1911 collection. My only real knowledge of the model is from the Who Tee Who channel, I believe it's a 59.
Just flingin some boolots!
@@jaydunbar7538 with your bing bang.
Just picked up a blued 5904, 4 15-rd mags, from my favorite gun range/shop (NE Ohio) for $325. God, this gun is great--fab trigger, ammo goes where I want it at 30-45 feet. Eats everything. Looking for a clean 5906 now.
They really are good guns! Sounds like you found a gem.
Hold onto those magazines
Which shop? You got a good deal. I see them around 500 at NE ohio shows
Great video... very informative.... i have my father's old SW auto... i think its a model 410 in 40sw... Ive never shot that gun well, but i keep it because he loved it.
I used to carry a 5906 for work and bought it when we got rid of them!
I did the same
I just purchased a surplus 5906 from classic firearms a couple of weeks ago for $259. Good shape. I had one of these 30 years ago. Also had an old 659 and 669.
Also had a 4506 and 1006
If it was one of the Puerto Rican police ones, I’m very sad to report that I was like 5 minutes too late to snag one.
@@booliganshootingsports It was. You’ve gotta move fast when they pop up.
A few days after that, purchased a surplus Glock 22 for $319
Great video. To me they are pieces of art/history and fun to shoot.
The pistol you hold in your hand is probably the best .9mm pistol ever made, in my opinion" Was my primary duty weapon for 7 years. Ultimately I changed to a S&W 4566 in 45acp..
I own and carried a model 645 45acp on duty for 6 years until the depth went to sig 229 in 40 s&w. Love my 645.
The Puerto Rico Police Department had them as their standard sidearm until 2010.
I have several 3rd gens. I have a 915, 6904, and I got lucky and found a 6926 with the sig style decocker. I know your into 3D printing, and I've been dabbling in trying to make 3D grips with integrated mag well extension.
Awesome video, my favorite pistol
I have an early Model 59! Such a great addition to my collection.
That’s neat
I really want Smith & Wesson to bring this series back
I'd love it too, especially if they got rid of the cost cutting measures introduced at the end of the product life.
@@booliganshootingsports I see two ways for it to return, through the custom shop as a boutique pistol, or somebody buys the tooling and starts cranking them out again. A company like Armscor might be able to bring them back at a nice price point.
Would be nice for S&W bring the 59 series back with modern features
I have a model 457. It's a 3.5" barrel, 7+1 compact aluminum frame 45 ACP pistol with a de-cocker safety and bobbed hammer.
That’s a very cool variant!
I'm searching for that exact version of the 5906 to become my edc
Yeah I just got one today that's what I plan to do
Lucky gunner has a list for how the S&w generation numbers work to make it easier to understand.
A brief summary on how the generations work:
Gen 1: 39, 59, 52. Typically have grips secured in the style of a 1911.
-39: was the first, a singlestack DA/SA 9mm. Built originally for a trial for the US military for a new pistol for commanders, trial was canceled, but the gun was sold to the civvie market. First american wonder 9, Elvis Carried one.
-59: developed from the 39, using the R&D used to make the mk22 hush puppy.
52: made for bullseye shooting, basically a 39 in .38 spl
Gen 2: adds .45 acp to the roster (unsuccessfully) with the 645, and introduced a compact version based on what custom gunsmiths did with gen 1 39’s and 59’s. the first number designated frame material and finish. For example, a 459 is a 59 with a black alloy finish, a 559 has a black steel finish, and a 659 has a stainless steel finish. X59, X39, x69, and 645/745 are the models. X stands for frame finish previously discussed
Gen 3: adds 10mm (10YX), successfully adds .45 (45YX), introduces .40 S&w in a way that doesn’t explode (40YX),
Y in this example stands for the way the gun operates. A “5906” means “S&w 59 gen 3, standard variant, DA/SA, stainless frame+finish.”
Gen 3’s have wrap around grips and tend to have Novak sights on them.
Gen 1’s and (potentially, but I can’t completely remember) gen 2’s can have standard and target sights.
Finally, in the last years of the gen 3’s there were TSW models available, TSW meaning “tactical S&w.”
Yep, I mentioned that in the video and included their link ;)
Nice review. I like my SW 5903- it looks almost exactly as yours 5906 in the video (mine has alloy frame, stainless trigger and hammer and aftermarket Meprolight tritium sights). I love that thing and I will never ever sell it. The alloy frame adds a lot to CCW ability- not much heavier or even bulkier than G19. One mayor benefit is its 100% reliability. This and my Makarov are my Go-to-war pistol.
btw. I am big fan of The X-files too. Agents Mulder and Scully (and A.D. Skinner also) have Sw5903 in season 3 only. In the first season Mulder has Taurus PT92 or Glock 17 and Bernadelli or Astra 60 pistols for Scully. Then P226 for Mulder, Krycek and Skinner and P228 for Scully and mr.X from season 2 onwards (with exception in S3).
I'm so glad you said X-Files you can pull this beautiful gun from many different media as you mentioned what X-Files was always my first experience with it and I'm in 88
Can't wait for a 3d-printed S&W 3rd Gen Frame honestly
Guy what holster do you use for that pistol?
I've always wanted a Model 39, so I can recreate a Mk22 Hush Puppy
That would be a very fun build!
Would you sell it. I can’t find it in the Dallas area
3rd Gen S&W is my favorite pistol! Just got a confirmed FBI 1076 !
That was my first
semi auto handgun .Great gun
I just saw a Jerry Miculek video on a Mexican special forces 5909 I believe it was. He said that puppy was one of the straightest shooting pistols he'd handled. Sad it was only made for Mexico special forces and discontinued.
Probably my favorite pistol of all time! It's the one I grab what I need to arm myself for whatever reason...
Another feature that wasn't mentioned is the safety feature in the fact that this gun will not fire whatsoever if you eject the magazine from the pistol!
Most pistols will let you shoot even without the magazine but this one will not let you do so.
The advantage to this is you and someone are struggling over the weapon and they are getting it from you because you are overpowered for whatever reason you can eject your magazine while you still have it under your control and they take it and cannot shoot even the chambered bullet that's still in the wespon will not fire!
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Eh, most modern shooters see a magazine disconnect as a major safety failure and delete it as soon as possible, lol. Magazine disconnects being built into guns were a phase that is thankfully getting forgotten.
It’s a fantastic pistol otherwise though. Also one of my absolute favorites.
@@booliganshootingsports I could see How A civilian in a self defense situation would see that feature as a drawback.
But for a police officer who carries openly and who also HAVE TO subdue suspects by hand, would be over and over again tussling with criminals while HAVING TO wear their sidearm on their hip in danger of being snatched from them during the arrest etc... This unique/dated feature might well be a great option to be negate the unlucky event of a suspect going for your fun during a misdemeanor arrest or worse yet a 2 on 1 officer outnumbered fight for your life tussle!
My pistol is a Jax Beach homicide detectives previous firearm. I was told when I bought it that the detective would carry a small 380 as a backup pistol...
As well as a locking holster that was set up to only be pulled by someone who knew exactly the right direction and pressure required to remove the pistol from the holster.
Apparently the tactic was to grab your sidearm when it is being tugged at by the suspect and immediately release the magazine if you feel they have got the pistol and will most likely dislodge it from The holster...
By doing that most people will think they have gotten the gun and will slightly step back or back off you just a bit in order to draw the weapon and shoot you with your own gun. Yet that is perfect for the officer because the gun will not shoot and the suspect has relinquished their grip on the officer and his equipment, and creative distance between them.
This allows the officer to them draw their backup weapon etc...
Also the criminal will possibly be distracted trying to get the officers disabled gun to fire, and not possibly retrieving their own weapon until too late to cause harm to the officer...
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Finally found a 4006 locally, buying it this Sunday. Ive wanted a 5906 for the longest time but no one is selling one locally thus I went the 40 cal version. I feel the steel frame will soak up some snappiness.
This gun had alot of film appearances in the 80s. Kyle McLaughlin who later gained fame in Twin Peaks, carried one in the the action Sci fi film, The Hidden.
I love the s&w steel frame pistols. I have the 4506 and 1006. I had a 5906 and 4006 but I sold them.
It’s awesome. I’d love to get one..
U channel is awesome. Ur 3d prints I think do an awesome way of showing how guns can be fun and cool without being having to like max out firing speed or making it extra deadly. Idk if that makes sense but ur shit is just awesome bro thx
I love my 4006 Double Action Only ex Brinks gun. Available for $280 ongunbroker right now. A new set of grips and it looks amazing.
What is the value of one of these?
As someone who has fired several of the popular double / single action semi autos I have to say in my humble unprofessional opinion that the Third gen S&W pistols are some of the finest and most underrated handguns on the used Market. While they are not perfect by any stretch they do bring a unique flavor to the Wonder nine era, I sincerely wish Smith would reconsider reintroducing these pistols
I love that gun family. Own 915 model. Gratulacje. Best for carry with cartridge ready
Very cool. This model is very close to the 5946 ?
The different model numbers are just variances on size, material, capacity, and finish.
hmm thinking of getting one of these and cutting it down on the grip to the length of the 12 rnd mags. wish i could find one in 40... the weight is really meant to be paied with something like 40. look at the kahr mk40, they want ~1500$ to make a small all stainless .40 and i think theyre the only ones still making
That’s an existing model, sounds like you want a 4013. Here’s a handy chart by Lucky Gunner about the various models: www.luckygunner.com/lounge/media/SW-semi-model-chart-1.jpg
@@booliganshootingsports ah thanks, not sure i can find one as cheap as an old 5906 though. would probably need to bubba the grip back on with epoxy or something lol
There’s one on GB right now that’s at beat up 5906 prices. It’s an auction so it’ll go up I’m sure, but there are still deals to be found, especially on some of the lesser known models. Good luck!
Mulder carried one of these on the X-files....and there you go...you said it.
Haha, yep! One of the big reasons I got one. Now, it's not the "elephant ear" adjustable sight model like he normally used, but the Novaks look so much better. This one is nearly identical to one Vincent used in Collateral.
These things have so many film and TV credits.
Bought one new back in the 90's and even then they were a spendy handgun but well made. I couldn't imagine what they'd cost to produce these days.
I love these pistols
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I LOVE THIS 5906, I USE ONE I WORK IN P.R.POLICE.
"permutation", I learned a new word today.
Great gun
I love my 3906. Its kind of my grail gun. I dont understand why i like it so much. But i do. And its mine. And you cant make me stop. Mine has the big goofy eared adjustable sight. Ps: you forgot to mention the compact ladysmith model.
Trigger reset on 3rd gens we’re absolutely sick. I have a 3913 and it’s got a reset half that of a Glock.
It's VERY easy to ride the reset on these for quick shooting, they really do have a great trigger for what is a very utilitarian pistol.
I love mine and it's in mint shape...........Like a Swiss watch /high quality !!! They have 17 round mags too !!!
You should pick up a daewoo k5/dp-51! It's compatible with 5906 mags!
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I 💜 this model & other iterations! I have that 9mm & the Blued Model 915...only available for 1 year 93'-94'...til they replaced it w/the inferior 910(but still good). Looking to get a 4506 in 45acp👍
Excelente video .. acabo de ver una en mi país, es costosa pero es muy linda. Aún estoy entre comprar esta belleza o una Beretta APX A1 o Glock 17 … abrazo desde Argentina 😊
I think your 5906 has the 5 inch barrel
My first centerfire pistol was a 2nd Gen S&W 459. I didn't know what I wanted in a pistol back then, so I didn't realise just how vehemently I disliked slide mounted safeties...
Still a deal breaker for me.
Haha, that’s a fair deal breaker!
First pistol was a 40 smith almost like that. I want the twin pistols from desperado!!
The nypd still use’s the 5946
The Daewoo k5/dp51 takes those mags and is even more better
Miami vice used version of this as well
He had a Beretta 92fs in LW
Murtaugh carried a 5906 as a backup to his S&W 19 in LW 2, 3, and 4. You are correct that a 92 (F and FS) were carried by Riggs in all 4.
You got one that looks near brand new. Jealous!
Buds Gun Shop has some now for $350.
I cannot fathom why, despite S&W still making 3rd-gens for police contracts partway thru the 2010s, and the tooling _probably not_ being destroyed quite yet, we didn't get new production of any of them and instead got the CSX.
I suspect we'll see a resurgence sooner rather than later. With everyone tooling back up to bring back "retro" style pistols, I think S&W would be missing out if they didn't rekindle a much simplified line of these. Does it need to be the full 70+ model line up that the 3rd gen has over its lifetime? Of course not, but imagine a full stainless compact, full size, double stack, 9mm, .40, .45, and 10mm model lineup. Ditch the cost cutting MIM parts, go full machined. Charge a little more, people would pay it.
@@booliganshootingsports Here's hoping.
Wasn’t it also in the first point break that undercover cop in the bank had one
I think he had a 6906.
Your fav X-files episode?
"Dat don't look like no popping corn to me."
Do you know that episode?
Pretty obscure so I found the clip
czcams.com/video/Pu6WGIArq-Q/video.html
Ok, deep dive with me in my X-files history. I was 8 when the show started airing and I was instantly and immediately hooked. To the degree that I went to the conventions about the show that started up during the 2nd season. Meeting the actors was amazing, and I had a bunch of autographed pics.
Top episodes. When I was younger, I much preferred the monster of the week episodes, so those ones formed my basis of loving the show, but as I got older, I appreciated the core storyline more. But my faves are still:
1. Anything with Tooms. It's just pure X-files, and he played such a great creepy weirdo. Turns out, the actor is in fact a creepy weirdo so it fits.
2. Humbug - Again, a perfect episode in my opinion. The setting, music, co-stars, mix of humor and straight up horror, just perfect.
3. Die Hand Die Verletzt - Creepy vibes, great plot.
4. Bad Blood - Patrick Renna, he's hard to beat .
5. Home - If you know, you know.
Theef is a VERY solid episode!
@@booliganshootingsports I loved x-files too. I think "Theef", "Host", "Ice", and "Home" were some of my favorites but it has been long enough that I think its time to revisit the whole series.
heavy guns in the stainless and they shoot well because of it
Wish they still made these. Prefer em over the polymer crap they make now
I also carried that brick for several years before Glock
One of my favorite bricks ever made
Please, for the love of God, do not ruin this beautiful gun.
Luckily my collection is largely in two flavors:
1. Preserve and collect.
2. Let's get wonky.
This one lives in the first flavor.
*dept
"Model 39, I believe . . ." Do some freaking research.
Model 39 went on sale in 1955. The Model 59 was introduced in 1971.
At this point, I can't trust anything that you say.
Looks like the pistol used by Robert Downey Jr. In US Marshalls
His "nickel plated sissy pistol" was actually a Taurus PT945, which is a Beretta type design, but they visually do look quite similar at first glance!
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Thanks Bro - The More You Know!
I was close but no cigar. .