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Posted: 3/4/2024 3:23:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: jmt1271]
Wasn't intending to buy but found this at my LGS today and couldn't pass it up.
Very clean 3913 made in 1999, box and 2 factory mags plus another blued mag.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 3/4/2024 3:26:44 PM EDT
[#1]
Great gun.
Still kick myself for all the $325 3913s I passed over. |
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Posted: 3/4/2024 3:29:04 PM EDT
[#2]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cmw: Great gun. Still kick myself for all the $325 3913s I passed over. They really feel great in the hand. Going to see how the wife likes shooting it vs her J Frame. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/4/2024 3:52:39 PM EDT
[#3]
Nice find
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Posted: 3/4/2024 8:08:03 PM EDT
[#4]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 10mmillie: Nice find Thanks. |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 3/4/2024 8:34:55 PM EDT
[#5]
I have liked those ever since Demolition Man. I trade a Glock 26 for a 3913 years ago.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/4/2024 8:51:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: raygixxer89]
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cmw: Great gun. Still kick myself for all the $325 3913s I passed over. Years ago I bought a, I think, 3913 Tactical. Could be a regular one but pretty sure it's the Tactical. I need to take it to the range. I think I even ordered a few extra recoil springs for it. Feels really, really good in the hand. You're gonna love it, OP! |
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Posted: 3/4/2024 9:01:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: jmt1271]
[#7]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By raygixxer89: Years ago I bought a, I think, 3913 Tactical. Could be a regular one but pretty sure it's the Tactical. I need to take it to the range. I think I even ordered a few extra recoil springs for it. Feels really, really good in the hand. You're gonna love it, OP! Going to put some rounds thru it tomorrow. Looking for a holster for it now. Prefer owb leather if anyone has any thoughts. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/4/2024 9:45:06 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jmt1271: Going to put some rounds thru it tomorrow. Looking for a holster for it now. Prefer owb leather if anyone has any thoughts. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jmt1271: Originally Posted By raygixxer89: Years ago I bought a, I think, 3913 Tactical. Could be a regular one but pretty sure it's the Tactical. I need to take it to the range. I think I even ordered a few extra recoil springs for it. Feels really, really good in the hand. You're gonna love it, OP! Going to put some rounds thru it tomorrow. Looking for a holster for it now. Prefer owb leather if anyone has any thoughts. I don't have any idea either. Hopefully someone chines in on a holster. |
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Posted: 3/4/2024 10:11:40 PM EDT
[#9]
Those are very classy looking and carry quite well.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/4/2024 10:16:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JohnnyLoco]
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jmt1271: Going to put some rounds thru it tomorrow. Looking for a holster for it now. Prefer owb leather if anyone has any thoughts. I used to have a Kramer one when I had that gun. Good gun, congrats. |
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Posted: 3/4/2024 10:21:54 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kymarkh: Those are very classy looking and carry quite well. I've always thought they were classy looking as well. I remember seeing them in the 90s and wanting one but always being broke lol. |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 3:40:12 PM EDT
[#12]
I’ve been wanting one but man, they are 750 on gunbroker for some kind of beat looking 3913’s. I want one so bad but not at that price for what is essentially a collector piece.
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Posted: 3/6/2024 4:53:47 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ivan1: I’ve been wanting one but man, they are 750 on gunbroker for some kind of beat looking 3913’s. I want one so bad but not at that price for what is essentially a collector piece. Yeah I've noticed they are pretty pricey on gb as well. |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 8:59:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Landric]
[#14]
Originally Posted By Ivan1: I’ve been wanting one but man, they are 750 on gunbroker for some kind of beat looking 3913’s. I want one so bad but not at that price for what is essentially a collector piece. I got this 3913 NL on Gunbroker two weeks ago for $445, with shipping, tax, and transfer fee I ended up around $530. They can still be had for reasonable prices if you are patient and this one looks almost new.  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 10:15:32 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Landric: I got this 3913 NL on Gunbroker two weeks ago for $445, with shipping, tax, and transfer fee I ended up around $530. They can still be had for reasonable prices if you are patient and this one looks almost new. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/14564/3913NL_jpg-3151512.JPG Love it. They're beautiful little handguns and very nostalgic for someone coming of age in the 90s lol. |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 10:42:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Ivan1]
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Landric: I got this 3913 NL on Gunbroker two weeks ago for $445, with shipping, tax, and transfer fee I ended up around $530. They can still be had for reasonable prices if you are patient and this one looks almost new. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/14564/3913NL_jpg-3151512.JPG I just won a 5906 on GB. I wanted a 3913 or a 5906. Got it for 455. I hope its in decent shape. It does say in the listing that there is some wear on the left side but I can’t see it in the pics. Its probably minor but these guns are like 25-30 years old. |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 10:44:49 PM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ivan1: I just won a 5906 on GB. I wanted a 3913 or a 5906. Got it for 455. I hope its in decent shape. It does say in the listing that there is some wear on the left side but I can’t see it in the pics. Its probably minor but these guns are like 25-30 years old. Post pics when you get it please. |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 11:03:21 PM EDT
[#18]
Nice find.
Once upon a time, I had a 3913, 3914LS, 5906, 457 & 4506. All great shooters, but all gone now. Don't make the same mistake, OP. |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 11:09:28 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jmt1271: Love it. They're beautiful little handguns and very nostalgic for someone coming of age in the 90s lol. My first S&W was a 4006, followed by a 3913 in my early 20s, both matte SS. Great guns, for sure. |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 11:25:56 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jmt1271: Post pics when you get it please. Will do! I gotta say I’m jealous though. Your 3913 looks mint. I would go into my lgs more often to search for cool used stuff but I would go into debt cause I would want something if I saw something cool. |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 11:36:10 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ivan1: I just won a 5906 on GB. I wanted a 3913 or a 5906. Got it for 455. I hope its in decent shape. It does say in the listing that there is some wear on the left side but I can’t see it in the pics. Its probably minor but these guns are like 25-30 years old. When I had both, I found that you could switch the slides of the 3913 & 5906 to the other frame. Never fired them that way, but couldn't readily see why it wouldn't work. |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 11:50:31 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ivan1: Will do! I gotta say I’m jealous though. Your 3913 looks mint. I would go into my lgs more often to search for cool used stuff but I would go into debt cause I would want something if I saw something cool. It is pretty close. Can't really find any wear on it. I was in there checking to see if he had any word on my lipseys Ultimate Carry J frame and saw this in the case marked$449. I offered 400 out the door and he accepted. |
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Posted: 3/7/2024 1:03:35 AM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jmt1271: Love it. They're beautiful little handguns and very nostalgic for someone coming of age in the 90s lol. I got my carry permit in July of 1995. Virginia (where I was living at the time) went shall-issue July 1, 1995. I had the permit by the third week in July. I was very impressed by the turn around time given the recent law change. My first carry gun was a regular (non-NL/LS) 3913. I carried it for a year or so, then got distracted by other things. I have really missed the little gun for a long time. I couldn't resist this one. I will probably carry it at least from time to time. |
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Posted: 3/8/2024 12:37:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: patw]
[#24]
You got a great deal on that pistol. Many guys will not even consider it due to the "Lady Smith" being printed on the side of it, which is ok, as it leaves a chance for someone who knows how accurate and easy these are to shoot to get it. I had one for years and never cared about what anyone said about it. the only one who is going to care is the one you point it at if need be and they won't care what is written on it. The only issue I ever had with it was getting more mags, as they are pricey.
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Posted: 3/8/2024 12:46:16 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By patw: You got a great deal on that pistol. Many guys will not even consider it due to the "Lady Smith" being printed on the side of it, which is ok, as it leaves a chance for someone who knows how accurate and easy these are to shoot to get it. I had one for years and never cared about what anyone said about it. the only one who is going to care is the one you point it at if need be and they won't care what is written on it. The only issue I ever had with it was getting more mags, as they are pricey. Right, this lead to the NL lol. That said, I don't mind it at all. Mine came with 2 factory mags and another unmarked black mag. Not sure who made it. Honestly I doubt I'll shoot it much. Just always like this gun in particular and wanted a 3rd Gen Smith in general. Unless the wife wants to carry it, it'll probably be shot once a year. |
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Posted: 3/12/2024 10:55:06 AM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jmt1271: Post pics when you get it please. @jmt1271 Picked it up yesterday. I was expecting holster wear but it has a lot. I rolled the dice though hoping to get something in better shape but oh well. If I wanted something nicer, it was going to be 200-300 dollars more and it still looks clean inside.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 3/12/2024 11:47:06 AM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ivan1: @jmt1271 Picked it up yesterday. I was expecting holster wear but it has a lot. I rolled the dice though hoping to get something in better shape but oh well. If I wanted something nicer, it was going to be 200-300 dollars more and it still looks clean inside. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/272353/IMG_2564_jpeg-3157005.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/272353/IMG_2565_jpeg-3157006.JPG Hopefully it'll make Sweet shooter |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 3:44:16 PM EDT
[#28]
I'm jelly, I've wanted one of those for a long time. Cool to see one in such nice shape. Congrats!
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Posted: 4/22/2024 5:00:47 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ivan1: @jmt1271 Picked it up yesterday. I was expecting holster wear but it has a lot. I rolled the dice though hoping to get something in better shape but oh well. If I wanted something nicer, it was going to be 200-300 dollars more and it still looks clean inside. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/272353/IMG_2564_jpeg-3157005.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/272353/IMG_2565_jpeg-3157006.JPG That’s an early 3rd Gen with the old style fixed sights, D-hook trigger guard, and chrome flashed forged trigger/hammer. That wear is character. 😎 |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:38:53 PM EDT
[#30]
I would have no problem carrying that one. Would carry quite a bit better than the 6906 I have from AIM a few years back.
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 4/29/2024 6:19:26 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ivan1: @jmt1271 Picked it up yesterday. I was expecting holster wear but it has a lot. I rolled the dice though hoping to get something in better shape but oh well. If I wanted something nicer, it was going to be 200-300 dollars more and it still looks clean inside. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/272353/IMG_2564_jpeg-3157005.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/272353/IMG_2565_jpeg-3157006.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ivan1: Originally Posted By jmt1271: Post pics when you get it please. @jmt1271 Picked it up yesterday. I was expecting holster wear but it has a lot. I rolled the dice though hoping to get something in better shape but oh well. If I wanted something nicer, it was going to be 200-300 dollars more and it still looks clean inside. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/272353/IMG_2564_jpeg-3157005.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/272353/IMG_2565_jpeg-3157006.JPG Use some synthetic steel wool to buff out those scuff marks. I got a 'NIB' Sig P220 that had scuff marks on the stainless slide from rattling around in the plastic box when the chamber flag pushed it up against the plastic box. I'm assuming it was a bumpy ride in the UPS or FedEx truck. Before I paid to send it out to be bead blasted, I figured I would give it a shot. By brushing the finish front to back, I was able to make the finish look pretty good in just a few minutes. Enough so that I didn't send it out. It actually looked close enough to a stainless brushed factory finish that it made the gun look truly NIB again. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 6:34:35 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ihon: Use some synthetic steel wool to buff out those scuff marks. I got a 'NIB' Sig P220 that had scuff marks on the stainless slide from rattling around in the plastic box when the chamber flag pushed it up against the plastic box. I'm assuming it was a bumpy ride in the UPS or FedEx truck. Before I paid to send it out to be bead blasted, I figured I would give it a shot. By brushing the finish front to back, I was able to make the finish look pretty good in just a few minutes. Enough so that I didn't send it out. It actually looked close enough to a stainless brushed factory finish that it made the gun look truly NIB again. Mine is pretty much like new. Can't find any scuffs on it. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 4/29/2024 6:47:16 PM EDT
[#33]
Sorry, I was talking about the one @Ivan1 got. A lot of LE trade in guns have a ton of exterior wear, but look good inside.
jmt1271 Your gun looks great and no need to mess with it. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 8:02:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Ivan1]
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ihon: Sorry, I was talking about the one @Ivan1 got. A lot of LE trade in guns have a ton of exterior wear, but look good inside. jmt1271 Your gun looks great and no need to mess with it. @ihon This is the best I could do. Yes, inside it looks very good.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 8:10:41 PM EDT
[#35]
The 6926 is one of my favorites. I've got an extra slide for this one that I need to send out for an optics cut.
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Posted: 4/29/2024 10:12:56 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ihon: Sorry, I was talking about the one @Ivan1 got. A lot of LE trade in guns have a ton of exterior wear, but look good inside. jmt1271 Your gun looks great and no need to mess with it. Figured that's what was happening lol. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/29/2024 10:35:57 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ivan1: @jmt1271 Picked it up yesterday. I was expecting holster wear but it has a lot. I rolled the dice though hoping to get something in better shape but oh well. If I wanted something nicer, it was going to be 200-300 dollars more and it still looks clean inside. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/272353/IMG_2564_jpeg-3157005.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/272353/IMG_2565_jpeg-3157006.JPG I bet it still shoots great. 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/29/2024 10:37:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ivan1: @ihon This is the best I could do. Yes, inside it looks very good. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/272353/IMG_2570_jpeg-3201563.JPG Damn! 
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 5/7/2024 3:23:17 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ivan1: @ihon This is the best I could do. Yes, inside it looks very good. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/272353/IMG_2570_jpeg-3201563.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ivan1: Originally Posted By ihon: Sorry, I was talking about the one @Ivan1 got. A lot of LE trade in guns have a ton of exterior wear, but look good inside. jmt1271 Your gun looks great and no need to mess with it. @ihon This is the best I could do. Yes, inside it looks very good. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/272353/IMG_2570_jpeg-3201563.JPG That looks night and day better for the amount of effort put into fixing it up. I do miss stainless guns for this reason. It's easy to make a stainless carry gun look better from holster wear with some synthetic wool. I don't touch blued guns (except to remove rust) or alloy frames. I have a J-frame stainless cylinder revolver that I need to polish up. The horsehide pocket holster really does a number on the cylinder. There is some wear on the frame, but it's an alloy frame, so I rather have some wear than remove the anodizing finish. Eventually I'll have it painted when it gets bad enough. |
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Posted: 5/7/2024 11:30:42 PM EDT
[#40]
I’d love to add a 3913LS but they never come up for sale locally. As a matter of fact, neither do most 3rd gens. Even .40 3rd gens aren’t common.
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