Smith & Wesson Model 3913 Takedown, Cleaned and Reassembled

Stripping, Cleaning and Reassembling a Smith & Wesson Model 3913, 9mm Pistol. This pistol has not be fired or cleaned in almost 20 years.

[@MLG552]

was my duty weapon for 23 years and I was the second owner. I still have this ole gal!

[@TheHappyLife-h7b]

This gun belonged to a friend of mine and i would take it off her hands if she did not want it any more. Thanks for watching!

[@FormerMPSGT]

Hint: Use the Plastic Cleaning Rod Handle to PUSH THE SLIDE STOP PIN OUT! It can TAP OR PUSH and won’t Scratch the Firearm up!

[@TheHappyLife-h7b]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@tonyohcookingshow]

I was able to follow instructions of the break down, cleaning, lube, and put back together on my S&W 3953. Had gun for 25 years, not much used but had not been cleaned in over 15 years. Got it looking like new. Thank you for taking your time to share your knowledge. Tony

[@sosuapimp8449]

I have the 3953 also,just check the recoil springs and make sure there in good shape.

[@timrussell1559]

Love the 3913, have had one in new condition for many years and it is the most favorite handgun i've ever owned. It's too bad that these quality 3rd gen smiths are long out of production. Great video!

[@TheHappyLife-h7b]

Thanks!

[@jgranger3532]

Bought one used, no manual this video helped, shoots good. The decocking safey is great feature.

[@Heartandskullprojects]

Screw driver to push the pin out on that immaculate frame finish!!!??? 🤦‍♂️

[@rtaggs8178]

F for maintenance. Really should go to someone who knows that particular firearm like a gunsmith and have them teach you how to properly maintain it. Jamming parts in the wrong way and such..

[@markmatroni631]

Just picked up 1 today like new. Mine only has de-cocker on left side. It’s also a DA/SA model. Some videos are showing double action only.

[@timrussell1559]

Those are great handguns. I have one in excellent condition and recently tried to sell it because of the tough unemployment situation we have going on right now. I was very surprised that after posting this 3913 on multiple gun sites that not even one person inquired about buying it. Especially considering the reasonable price it was listed for and the great condition of this quality firearm. When i tried to purchase a 3913 several years ago they were nearly impossible to find in excellent condition even back then. I guess the only thing people are interested in these days are the plastic wonder nines that won't last a third of the time that these well made 3913's will. These hi quality all metal guns seems to have taken a back seat to the tupperware guns of today. Sad but unfortunately true!

[@TheHappyLife-h7b]

Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!

[@eisenkrieg553]

I'd absolutely love to buy a gun like yours, but unfortunately I'm in California.

[@jacobtaucher8853]

I would but it

[@Alop777]

Tim, did you end up selling or keeping your 3913?

[@Ideo7Z]

Nice. That's one of the older variants before they switched to a MIM hammer and trigger.

[@TheHappyLife-h7b]

Thanks for watching!

[@radioruin]

This is not a disassembly, this is a field strip

[@TheHappyLife-h7b]

Thanks for watching!

[@irafowlerjr.7492]

Very helpful, thanks

[@TheHappyLife-h7b]

Thanks for watching!

[@thesmokinggun8674]

I have a slight problem. Upon putting mine back together the hammer follows the slide back home upon racking it. Do you know what causes this?

[@TheHappyLife-h7b]

Are you sure you are putting the slide back on right?

[@thesmokinggun8674]

Yes, I took the hand gun completely apart followed everything step by step. For some reason the hammer just follows the slide home.

[@felipetrevino2102]

Flip decocker off

[@vernshein5430]

Perhaps it has been converted to Double Action Only (DAO)?

[@wehrewulf]

@@TheHappyLife-h7b It only goes on one way, Einstein.

[@alanwatts4598]

if the pin is really hard to push out, what different technique can i use?

[@aaron.Idaho.preparedness]

The round (nonmetalic) grip end of the screwdriver...

[@Ideo7Z]

Plastic mallet or hammer. Stainless steel galls easily so I cringed at the use of a screwdriver.

[@juliestevens0426]

that's a great little gun. i have the same one

[@TheHappyLife-h7b]

It belongs to a friend of ours so i don’t have experience shooting it but it seems like it would be a nice shot because of the weight.

[@ralphpuleo1987]

I also have same one,my pop left it to me. Nice gun and shoots great!

[@sosuapimp8449]

I own a 3953,you forgot to lube the rails and the takedown lever

[@user-fy1zq9sr6k]

shocked he used a screwdriver.

[@TheHappyLife-h7b]

Errors of youth. Thanks for watching!

[@rocksteel44]

...AUSGEZEICHNET!!!!

[@TheHappyLife-h7b]

Thanks for watching!

[@Kotzabaldiris]

Why would you use a screwdriver on a classic. You could mar or scratch the frame.
A plastic pen top would do it.
Hard metal to aluminum doesn’t do well.
I would never give you one of my guns to clean.
Your a hack with your friends gun.

[@jeromesharpe2102]

A screwdriver?!!! Use a plastic punch or other plastic or nylon tool, NEVER a screwdriver.

[@TheHappyLife-h7b]

Lessons learnt….thanks for watching!

[@santanasmith1839]

M0

[@miguelangelperez1307]

Hola quiero conseguir tolvas para este calibre ya que tengo una igualita