My S&W 3rd Gens - Modifying grips for a CS9

[jbrentd]

Just showing off a new pistol! I've been wanting a compact single stack DA/SA 9mm for a while now. Every time I would go searching, I would always end up reading about the model 39 and its iterations. I won it on an online auction site and picked her up from my FFL today. I think I did OK. Looks to be in good shape...just dirty. After the first field strip, I thought it was rusty, but I think it was just dirt/grime/oil.

Was going to take it to the range today, but it started raining. I have a second magazine on the way from MidwayUSA. I also ordered a couple of CS9 mags in anticipation of liking this one so much that I'd be in the market for its little brother.

I watched the series of YouTube videos on how these are disassembled and reassembled. I plan to tackle that tomorrow. Any other tips or tricks I should be aware of?

Anyway, here are some pics...

 

[tRidiot]

Wow, that cleaned up nicely! I, too, thought that was rust... congrats! What did you give for it, if you don't mind posting? I'm always jealous that so many people seem to fall into some seriously good deals, lol.

 

[jbrentd]

Wow, that cleaned up nicely! I, too, thought that was rust... congrats! What did you give for it, if you don't mind posting? I'm always jealous that so many people seem to fall into some seriously good deals, lol.

I paid $350. Not really a "seriously good deal".

 

[65ny]

Thats a good deal. I'd jump on one of those at that price.

 

[Cavedweller]

Not a fan of that Gen S&W, but I'm digging the 2 tone look of the different metals.

 

[Glock 'em down]

The 3rd generation S&W autos are some of the best and most overlooked pistols out there. I love 'em.

At $350, you did just fine. Shoot it and enjoy it for years to come.

 

[tRidiot]

I think that's a "pretty" good deal. It's not a barnburner, but a good deal, nonetheless.

 

[Ignored Member]

I need to find another model 915. Loved that gun, it was my 2nd handgun I ever bought and sold it when I had to pay rent years ago.

 

[OKCHunter]

Thanks for posting this. I've got a 4013TSW that hasn't been out of the safe in years. I think it will be with me during my next visit to the range.

 

[Zaphod Beeblebrox]

Doesn't even look like the same pistol after you cleaned it. Good pick up.