Hey guys I just picked up a model 39 and am pretty pleased with it. Anyone a fan of this model? Is there anything I should be careful of?

Nice looking gun. What year/generation?

Not 100 % sure got it from a guy I work with....39-2 is all I got

The "-2" means that it is the second engineering change. I don't remember what they were, but there were some glitches in the original 39 and supposedly the "-2's" corrected all of those and is the more desirable model.

 

HTH

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

Great pistols, ultra reliable and durable but with two primary issues. The factory sights kind of suck and the front sight is integral, so changing it is difficult at best. The most significant thing to be aware of is that the pistol is not drop safe unless the safety is on. It isn't equipped with a firing pin safety so if it's dropped on the hammer or muzzle with the safety off it's likely to discharge.

Thanks guys that helped a lot. Does anyone know of any 9mm ammo on sale?

Remington 9mm for $9.99 at natchezss

I've ordered from hem several times with no problems.

Thanks guys that helped a lot. Does anyone know of any 9mm ammo on sale?

 

Russian steel-cased at $7.95/box($7.75 if you buy 500rds): http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=AR9FMJ115&name=Russian+9mm+115grn+FMJ+50rd+Box&groupid=46

 

My favorite brass-cased is $10/box if you buy 1000rds: http://www.luckygunner.com/m-b-i-9mm-ammo-for-sale-9mm115fmjmbi-1000

been carrying the model 3953 for 4 years as my off duty weapon and my father carried it for 6 years prior,very reliable gun. No issues with the gun at all.