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Smith & Wesson
Model 39-2
Smith & Wesson Pistol 39-2 9 mm Variant-3
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:7.5-in Height:No Data
Barrel:4-in Weight:28-oz
Variant 3 of 3
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:1970 - 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:nickel finish, plain hammer
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson
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Gun Value
MSRP:No DataUsed Est:$690.00
Last Update:9/27/2023
About the Gun

An updated version of Smith & Wesson's first double-action (DA/SA) pistol, the Model 39. The same features as the original first-generation model, but is distinguished by a shorter coil-spring-actuated extractor. Note that some S&W Model 39-2 hammers have a hole drilled in them and some do not.

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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2 User Ratings
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User Comments

5 of 5 Stars
An Outstanding Firearm
By mikem on 20 Nov 2021
I have owned a 39-2 for over 30 years. For many of those years, it was my preferred carry gun. I have put thousands of rounds through this gun. It's function and reliability has been stellar. The model 39 was the basis for many generation of Smith&Wesson's Wonder 9's. If you can pick one up in good condition on the used market it is well worth it..