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Smith & Wesson
Model 39
Smith & Wesson Pistol 39 9 mm Variant-1
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:7.5-in Height:No Data
Barrel:4-in Weight:28-oz
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Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (124 grain bullet)142600
  • Recoil Factor (124 grain bullet)4.94 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity9 rounds
  • ConcealabilityGood
  • Defense Factor71%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:1957 - 1982
Caliber:9 mm
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:slide mounted decock/safety lever
Magazine:8-round
Frame:aluminum alloy
Grip:checkered walnut
Sights:fixed blade front, adjustable rear
Notes:blued finish
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson
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Gun Value
MSRP:No DataUsed Est:$800.00
Last Update:8/19/2023
About the Gun

The single-stack Smith & Wesson Model 39 was the first U.S. designed double action (DA) semi-automatic pistol marketed in the United States. The model change from the Model 39 to the Model 39-2 took place around 1970 with the change from the long extractor to the new short type.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: 9 mm Luger
Alias: 9 mm Parabellum
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:124 grains
MV:1150 ft/sec ME:364 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This cartridge was introduced along with the Luger semi-automatic pistol. The pistol and cartridge was first adopted by the German Navy in 1904 and then by the German Army in 1908. This cartridge has since been adopted by the military of practically every non-Communist power. It has become the most popular and widely-used handgun cartridge in the world. Performance wise, the 9 mm cartridge has somewhat more power than the .38 Special but falls well short of the .357 Magnum.

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User Comments

5 of 5 Stars
Model 39
By MikeB-21 on 29 May 2020
Bought this gun new before I purchased the Model 659, also new, later on. First 9mm pistol I ever owned and was pleasantly surprised as to how well rounded this pistol actually was! Small round capacity with a smallish grip frame and it became a great trainer for my petite wife. She was surprised at the bark but soon became accustomed to it and ultimately became her gun of choice. I had no choice but to give it up totally — lol. (Reason for the 659 purchase). MikeB.