Videos tagged with Model 39

This video provides a review of the Smith & Wesson Model 39, highlighting its significance as the first semi-automatic pistol produced by the manufacturer. The reviewer details their long search for this particular model and expresses satisfaction with their acquisition. Key features of the early production "no dash" model are discussed, including its four-digit serial number, likely dating it to 1959 or 1960, and its early long extractor and hammer modification. The review also touches on the pistol's trigger quality and its feel as a single-stack 9mm, acknowledging its non-sleek design but praising its overall performance. The included accessories like two magazines, MMC target sights, and a distinctive case are also mentioned.

This video showcases the rare ASP pistol, a custom Smith & Wesson Model 39 modification. It highlights the unique clear-sided magazine, allowing visual round count, and the distinctive 'Guttersnipe' sight system. The demonstration includes loading, safety checks, and live fire at an outdoor range, emphasizing the pistol's recoil and cycling characteristics.

The Knight's Armament XM9 'Hush Puppy' suppressor, developed for USAF survival kits, offered exceptional quietness for downed pilots. Its unique snap-on attachment and slide-lock mechanism for single-shot operation maximized suppression. However, its reliance on consumable polyethylene 'wipes' limited its service life to around 25 rounds per set.

This video showcases Elvis Presley's personal Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 pistol, a significant piece of firearms history. The hosts highlight its transition from revolvers to semi-automatics in law enforcement, with the Model 39 being one of the first domestic double-action 9mm pistols. It was gifted to Elvis by a fan and later passed to his bodyguard, Sonny West. Despite minor exterior rust, likely from a shoulder holster, the pistol is in good condition and offers insight into the development of popular "Wonder Nines."

This review covers the Smith & Wesson Model 59 Gen 1 9mm pistol, detailing its historical development from the Model 39 and its role as a high-capacity variant. Key features include its double-stack magazine, slide-mounted decocker, and compatibility with newer magazines. The review highlights its superb accuracy, reliability, and solid build quality, making it a notable piece of firearm history.

The Devel 'Full House' conversion of the S&W Model 59 was a significant step in compact 9mm pistol development during the 1970s. These custom modifications, led by Charles Kelsey, addressed reliability issues and reduced size for concealed carry, featuring a fluted slide, custom trigger guard hook, and transparent grip windows. While expensive and rare, these conversions influenced later factory S&W compact models.

The ASP was a groundbreaking 1970s subcompact 9mm pistol, a custom modification of the Smith & Wesson Model 39. It featured innovative design elements like 'Guttersnipe' sights, clear Lexan grips, and a skeletonized magazine for deep concealment. Originally bespoke, it later saw more standardized production. While advanced for its time, modern subcompacts now offer comparable performance.