Selected Handgun Detail

Manufacturer
	Smith & Wesson More Info

About the Gun

Compact variant 3900 series gun, 3rd generation descendant of the model 39. Features include a straight backstrap, one-piece wraparound grips, finger-extension magazine.

Production

Production ran from 1990 through 1995.

Market value

Used market value in 95% condition is currently around $450-$500.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	9 mm Luger
Alias:	9 mm Parabellum
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Analysis

The Smith & Wesson Model 3914 is the blued counterpart to the stainless Model 3913 in the third-generation compact 39-series lineup, featuring an aluminum alloy frame with a blued carbon steel slide for a traditional finish aesthetic. It retains the same compact dimensions, single-stack 8-round capacity, double-action/single-action operation, ambidextrous decocker/safety, fixed Novak-style low-mount sights (windage adjustable), beveled magazine well, extended squared trigger guard, and one-piece wrap-around grips with a straight backstrap—often with finger-extension magazines standard. The 3914 occupies a similar niche to the 3913 as a slim, lightweight compact 9mm suitable for concealed carry or off-duty purposes in its production era, though its blued finish requires more attention to maintenance in humid environments compared to stainless variants.