The National Interest

Smith & Wesson’s Model 39 Gun Just Won’t Go Away for a Simple Reason

Key point: A double-action pistol that will carry the day. One of the earliest American nine-millimeter pistols was adopted for wartime service to take out enemy sentries… and barking dogs. The Smith ...
The National Interest

Smith & Wesson’s Model 39/59 Is Old (But Still One Tough Gun)

Key point: Smith & Wesson’s nine-millimeter handgun has earned a noteworthy place in American firearms history. One of the earliest American nine-millimeter pistols was adopted for wartime service to ...