The National Interest

Smith & Wesson’s Model 39 Pistol Served America’s Navy SEALs With Distinction

One of the earliest American nine-millimeter pistols was adopted for wartime service to take out enemy sentries… and barking dogs. The Smith & Wesson Model 39 semi-automatic handgun served U.S. Navy ...
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 ...