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Smith & Wesson
Model 5906
Smith & Wesson Pistol 5906 9 mm Variant-1
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions Width:1.125-in
Length:7.5-in Height:5.5-in
Barrel:3.875-in Weight:38-oz
1 Variant
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (124 grain bullet)141608
  • Recoil Factor (124 grain bullet)3.6 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity16 rounds
  • ConcealabilityFair
  • Defense Factor85%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:1989 - 1999
Caliber:9 mm
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:slide mounted safety/decock lever
Magazine:15-round
Frame:stainless steel
Grip:curved backstrap wrap-around
Sights:3-dot fixed
Notes:
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson
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Gun Value
MSRP:$751.00Used Est:$500.00
Last Update:4/2/2023
About the Gun

The 5900 model pistols are Smith & Wesson's 'Third Generation' series, replacing all previous heavy-caliber models except the Model 52. Features incorporated in these pistols include a fixed barrel bushing, greatly improved trigger pull, 3-dot sights, improved wraparound grips, beveled magazine well and a double-stack magazine.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: 9 mm Luger
Alias: 9 mm Parabellum
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:124 grains
MV:1142 ft/sec ME:359 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.

User Rating
3 User Ratings
2 User Comments
User Comments

5 of 5 Stars
By AZGUY on 01 Oct 2024
Very under appreciated pistol. Accurate, reliable, smoothest double/single action trigger I've ever owned or shot. All stainless construction so it is heavy but so are my 1911's. I prefer this pistol's trigger over my 92, 226 or FNP9.


5 of 5 Stars
By Delta36 on 30 Dec 2018
Very little recoil, and very accurate. goes to exactly what your aiming at. It also has a very good weight and feels nice in your hand.The trigger is kinda weird but otherwise a very nice side arm.