Is the Smith and Wesson 5906 still in use?

A popular model with law enforcement and military units in the United States, the 5906 is nevertheless being replaced by lighter, polymer-framed models from Glock, Heckler & Koch, SIG Sauer as well as Smith & Wesson’s own M&P line of polymer framed handguns in both 9mm and .40 calibers.

Can you change the front sight on a S & W revolver?

Replacing front sights on S&W revolvers (Can I install a new front sight???) We get asked this question a lot. “How hard is it to change a front sight” on a S&W revolver. “Can I do it?” The answer ranges from for sure you can to maybe to probably not. And here’s why I sat that. You will find 3 type of sights on a modern S&W revolver.

Can a spring loaded front sight be replaced?

Let’s look at a spring loaded front sight (Fig 2). There is an internal spring and pin that holds the sight in place. Pushing the sight to the rear clears the front portion of the sight so that it can be rocked up to exit the revolver. Replacing the sight is just the reverse.

What kind of frame does a Chevy 5904 have?

Produced from 1989 to 1998, the Model 5904 has an aluminum alloy frame and blued steel slide. The Model 5903 was manufactured from 1990 to 1997, and featured an aluminum alloy frame and a stainless steel slide. The Model 5905 was a very limited version, with a blued steel frame and slide. It was manufactured only in 1992, and in very low volume.

What kind of frame is a Smith and Wesson 5967?

The 5967 is a Lew Horton limited edition S&W model. Only 500 of these were made as a special offering in 1990. The pistol is a 3914 carbon steel slide on a 5906 stainless steel frame, two-tone tan polymer finish with brown Hogue grips.

What kind of magazine is a 5906 Glock?

The 5906 is a full-sized, double/single-action, staggered-column magazine, 9×19mm pistol. Its construction is all stainless steel.