jauslong 0 Posted June 3, 2013 After six months and plenty of agonizing over what to get, I finally took home my first handgun. It's a used S&W Model 39-2, which I gather is S&W first model of semi-auto. Got it at a great price and finally fired it at the range today before taking it home. To my delight, it was fantastic. I was shocked at how accurate it was. Down side is an 8 round magazine, but frankly, if I need more than 8 shots I am likely in over my head. Anyway, just felt like sharing. I haven't seen anyone on this site that has much experience with the 39-2, but it seems pretty great and for less than half the price of some of the other models I had my eyes on. Next purchase will either be Ruger Takedown or a Deer Shotgun for the winter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gleninjersey 2,141 Posted June 3, 2013 Congrats on your purcahse and enjoy. I too am coming to the end of my first handgun purchase journey. Going to be getting a Ruger GP100. Where did you purchase your gun? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRIZ 3,369 Posted June 3, 2013 S&W 39 is one of the best pointing pistols ever made IMO. I had one and carrried it for a short time but mistakenly even traded it for a 59. Good deal at the time but wish I still had the 39. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted June 3, 2013 Shot a 39-2 only once that I can remember. At a group shoot. Anything after this would be anti-climactic... Adios, Pizza Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jauslong 0 Posted June 3, 2013 Got it at RTSP in Randolph. Great guys there, very helpful. I'll post pics when I can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites