S&W Model 5906 9mm Pistol

Published on February 7, 2011
Duration: 8:46

This guide details the field stripping process for the Smith & Wesson Model 5906, a third-generation 9mm semi-automatic pistol. It covers removing the slide, guide rod, recoil spring, and barrel. The video emphasizes this is a durable self-defense weapon, and the instruction comes from an experienced reviewer with deep knowledge of S&W firearms.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson Model 5906 is a third-generation, DA/SA, 9mm semi-automatic pistol made of stainless steel, produced from 1989-1999. It features a 15-round capacity, ambidextrous safety, hammer drop, and magazine disconnect safety. Field stripping involves removing the slide stop pin to separate the slide from the frame.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Title Card & Intro
  2. 00:32Introduction and History
  3. 01:09Safety and Handling
  4. 01:50Safety Mechanisms
  5. 02:11Trigger Action (DA/SA)
  6. 02:37Magazine and Capacity
  7. 03:07Grips and Weight
  8. 04:21Sights
  9. 05:41Field Stripping Guide
  10. 07:13Conclusion and Accuracy

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Smith & Wesson Model 5906?

The S&W Model 5906 is a third-generation, DA/SA, 9mm semi-automatic pistol made of stainless steel. It features a 15-round capacity, ambidextrous safety, hammer drop, and a magazine disconnect safety, produced between 1989 and 1999.

How do you field strip the S&W Model 5906?

Field stripping involves ensuring the pistol is unloaded, removing the magazine, engaging the safety, pulling the slide back to engage the slide stop, removing the slide stop pin, and then sliding the slide off the barrel. The guide rod and recoil spring are then removed, followed by the barrel.

What is the trigger action on the S&W Model 5906?

The S&W Model 5906 utilizes a Double Action/Single Action (DA/SA) trigger system. The first shot can be fired in double action, which cocks and releases the hammer, while subsequent shots are in single action, offering a lighter trigger pull.

What were the production years for the S&W Model 5906?

The Smith & Wesson Model 5906 was produced from 1989 to 1999. It was part of S&W's third-generation semi-automatic pistol line and was eventually phased out by polymer-framed designs.

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