| Smith & Wesson Model 6904 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| Used by | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Smith & Wesson |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 3.5 inches |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm |
| Action | DA/SA |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
| Feed system | 12-round double column, detachable box magazine |
| Sights | fixed Iron sights, optional adjustable |
The Smith & Wesson 6904 is a 9mm DA/SA (traditional double action) semi-automatic pistol.
History and design
The 6900-series is a third-generation version of Smith & Wesson's 69 series, which were compact 9mm pistols with double-column magazines. The 69-series pistols were designed to be small enough for easy concealed carry, but possessed considerable firepower, making them suitable as service weapons. It supplanted the Smith & Wesson Model 469, but featured some minor refinements. As with the Model 469, the barrel length was 3.5 inches, and the magazine capacity was 12 rounds.[1]
The Model 6904 featured a blued carbon steel slide and a black anodized aluminum alloy frame.[2] The Model 6906 was similar to the Model 6904 except that the 6906 had a stainless steel slide and a matching color satin-finished aluminum alloy frame.[2]
DAO Models
The Model 6944 and Model 6946 are double-action-only (DAO) variants of the 6904 and 6906, respectively. These models omit the manual safety/decocking lever found on the latter pistols.
References
- ^ Shideler, Dan (2009). The Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900-Present. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. p. 227. ISBN 0-89689-824-5.
- ^ a b Supica, Jim; Nahas, Richard (2007). Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. Iola, Wisconsin: F+W Media, Inc. p. 319. ISBN 0-89689-293-X.