Smith & Wesson 5906 - Trigger Guard Differences

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YankeeIronSights

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Hi Folks,

I have an opportunity to buy a Smith and Wesson 5906 and would like to hear your thoughts
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about which trigger style makes the pistol more collectible, square or round version. What do you think?


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Honestly, neither version is "collectible". There are way too many of them out there.

I think the only versions of the 9mm that are collectible are the 5926 (decocker only), 59x6TSW, and maybe the blacken SS 5906/5946TSW. Of course, there is the holy grail - prototype 5906TSW with the rail molded into the gun frame. Just a handful of those made. An example can be found on the 4006TSW.

The square trigger guard is the early model, btw. The rounded trigger guard model shown is an earlier model that followed the square guard model. Also, not many of the later models of came with adjustable sights.

I am not an expert by any means, but I do have 20-something of the 59XX & 59XXTSW models.
 
The S&W Performance Center 952 (9mm) and the 945(.45ACP) are most certainly collectible due to the low production numbers for these 2 models. I knew a guy who had both of these and they both went for estate sale when he passed, which I found out about long after the fact, so I missed out on the chance buy either or both of these.

I know that the “TSW” suffix models are the 3rd Gen models which are the newest and last of those great non SW1911 S&W metal framed semiautos and the TSW’s have all of the upgrades. I know another guy who has his 3913TSW bought new and the last time I checked a while back, he wasn’t interested in selling it.
 
Everything is "collectible", some things just aren't worth a lot of money. There are a lot of them out there, but the Gen 3 TDA S&Ws have seen rising prices in the last few years especially for nice examples. It's not likely that they will ever bring big prices like a Colt Python, for instance.

For a garden variety shooter, get which ever you prefer. I never liked the squared off trigger guards myself.
 
Though not that collectable they are tough, reliable pistols but heavy. Back in the day I carried one
 
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The only difference is personal shooting style.
If you use the grip that wraps the t/g, buy the square one.
If you don't, either...whichever you think looks better.

I think the square one LOOKS better, but that's just my opinion :)

On the upside, places are selling the 5900 series mags for $9 each...
it's a good time to get a 5900-series S&W :)
Those mags also work in SEVERAL other guns...
Star 30 & Star 243
Marlin Camp 9
and a few more that escape my old brain today...
 
I think the square one LOOKS better, but that's just my opinion
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I have Smith 3rd Generation pistols with both trigger guard configurations and I like the LOOKS of the round one best-just my wholly subjective opinion of course.
 
These pistols are made so well and are so reliable that I may end up buying one of each. Glock fans will probably like the square trigger guard because of its similar design.


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I got an inexpensive one, Model 915, for $245 recently. It's a very nice pistol. I can see why people like these Generation Three models. I prefer the square TG. They aren't generally "collectible", but they are good shooters.
 
JN01 said:
Everything is "collectible", some things just aren't worth a lot of money. There are a lot of them out there, but the Gen 3 TDA S&Ws have seen rising prices in the last few years especially for nice examples.
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+1. As I've commented in past TDA threads, the value of these pistols climbs substantially if they're legit LNIB or Excellent condition. Abundant LE trade-ins have depressed the value of VG examples.

Besides the 5906TSW, another collectible variant of this pistol is the 5906M aka 5906 Modelo Militar. These have matte black finish over stainless, and usually have lanyard rings and "MODELO MILITAR" rollmarks on the slide. Some have the decocker/safety levers spring-loaded to return to the FIRE position automatically, and have a corresponding warning legend on the RH side of the slide. IIRC these pistols are reputedly contract overruns from a South American military or gendarmerie purchase.
 
While not the worlds prettiest gun by any means, they are about as solid a gun as I've ever owned. But, a bit heavy too.
 
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