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Smith & Wesson Model 6906
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions		Width:	1.26-in
Length:	7-in	Height:	5.5-in
Barrel:	3.5-in	Weight:	26.5-oz
Variant 2 of 2

Gun Rankings
Power Factor (124 grain bullet)138260 Recoil Factor (124 grain bullet)4.95 ft-lb Total Capacity13 rounds ConcealabilityGood Defense Factor80%

Gun Specifications
Type:	Pistol
Caliber:	9 mm
Action:	recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:	double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:	slide mounted decock/safety lever
Magazine:	12-round
Frame:	aluminum alloy
Grip:	curved backstrap wrap-around
Sights:	Novak Lo-Mount
Notes:	stainless slide, round trigger guard

Manufacturer
	Smith & Wesson More Info

About the Gun

Stainless steel slide variation of the Third Generation model 6904.

Production

Production of this firearm began in 1988 and continued until 1999.

Market value

Last updated: 11/11/2025

For this gun, the MSRP is unavailable as it’s discontinued. Used market value in 95% condition is approximately $400-$500 based on 2024-2025 auction and sales data.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	9 mm Luger
Alias:	9 mm Parabellum
More Info

Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:		124 grains
MV:	1115 ft/sec	ME:	342 ft-lbs

Analysis

The Smith & Wesson 6906 remains one of the finest compact DA/SA 9mms for serious carry and range work. On the firing line, it delivers surprisingly low felt recoil despite its lightweight alloy frame, making rapid follow-ups intuitive and controllable—far softer than many modern polymer compacts. The ergonomics shine: rounded edges prevent hotspots during extended sessions, and the grip fills the hand perfectly for instinctive pointability. Trigger reset is short and crisp in SA mode, rewarding skilled shooters with tight groups at 15-25 yards. Reliability is legendary—thousands of rounds without malfunctions, digesting everything from FMJ to +P JHP. For concealed carry, it disappears IWB yet draws smoothly, outshooting lighter alternatives in real-world accuracy. A timeless performer that punches above its weight class.

User Rating

2	User Ratings
2	User Comments

User Comments

By AZGUY on 01 Oct 2024
Reliable, accurate, 13 rnd capacity and for me comfortable to shoot and carry every day. In a world full of excellent striker fired concealment pistols this 35 yr old gun is now my daily carry.

S&W 6906
By AZGUY on 01 Oct 2024
My every day carry gun. I carried my issue Glock 19 for 20 years in a Galco Miami Clssic shoulder rig. Great gun! Upon retirement I found my Glock 19 and 26 a bit bulky for every day carry. I dropped down to the Glock 43 with a +1 mag extension. Due to a hand injury I found the 43 very difficult to shoot. My fault not the gun. I found a very good condition 6906 for sale at a good price and paired it with a good quality kydex IBW holster. The 6906 prints less than the Glock 19 and 26. After I was convinced the 6906 was reliable and I was competent with it, I started carrying it daily. It's very reliable, accurate, excellent recoil management, good sights and very smooth trigger. Double/single transition took a bit of practice but experience with double action revolver shooting helped plus I shoot a lot. For me it's a excellent carry piece.