Comments on: The Smith & Wesson 6906: Old School, Overrated, But Still Awesome

By: Thomas

Thomas — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 16:30:40 +0000

Great review!

I am on the fence right now for picking one up at a local GS for $399.99 in excellent condition and three factory 12 round magazines.
It is 12/07/2025 as I write this reply.

Suggestions?

Thank you!

By: Gary Foster

Gary Foster — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 23:07:51 +0000

I bought my S&W 5904 (alum frame) new in 88-89, It was also the current issue handgun for the KCMO PD. Its been a very good handgun for me and I have carried it ALOT concealed. IWB holster and its very concealable. I will admit one thing. I don’t shoot it as well as my 1911 or my revolvers. And I don’t know why. Part of it is my lack of holding the gun in a firm firm grip. The trigger is very smooth and I love the added safety of having a manual safety when I reholster. I carry it safety off. That was what they were telling State Police officers in Illinois long ago. No, not perfect but still I love it. Never broke anything but did replace a spring after 40 years.

By: El Duderino

El Duderino — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 01:12:03 +0000

I’ve owned an OG Model 39 and a mid-90s 5906. Neither were all that impressive as shooters, though the 39 sure was pretty. Look at the slide height and weight, that’s where that snappiness comes from.

I have over 10 classic S&W revolvers but only one auto these days, a Shield, which is a great deal at $200.

If you really want to collect 1st-3rd gen S&W autos, just wait for the estate auctions. Owners are passing and the kids really don’t want these much.

By: Dude

Dude — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 02:14:48 +0000

In reply to jwm. I have the Shield Plus. I like it. Jeremy S gave it high marks.

By: .40 cal Booger

.40 cal Booger — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 23:01:01 +0000

I’ve got a 6906. I like it.

By: Kayden Mata

Kayden Mata — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:46:57 +0000

This is my first time pay a quick visit at here and i am really happy to read everthing at one place

By: PDWS

PDWS — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:30:11 +0000

Refreshingly honest review – thanks!

By: jwm

jwm — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:41:21 +0000

I’ve always been a fan of S&W revolvers. But its only been in recent years that I started to appreciate their semi autos.

I had a lowly Sigma VE that I paid less than 250 for brand new. That gun worked. And still works. I gave it to a gun less person during the lockdown. At no time did it malfunction in my use and I easily had north of a thousand rounds through it.

If I buy a new gun it will be one of those compact Shields in 9.