Smith & Wesson Model 39-2

About the Smith & Wesson Model 39-2

The Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 is a subcompact semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum, introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1971. The pistol features a aluminum alloy frame and a carbon steel slide, providing a durable platform designed for years of reliable service in both duty and civilian applications. With a magazine capacity of 8 rounds, this pistol offers ample firepower for defensive applications. With a 4.0-inch barrel, this pistol balances concealability with ballistic performance, providing near-optimal velocity and a practical sight radius for accurate shot placement. Weighing 737g (26.0 oz) empty, this pistol provides enough mass to dampen felt recoil while remaining practical for holster carry and extended range sessions. Smith & Wesson's semi-automatic pistol designs draw on over 170 years of firearms manufacturing expertise, combining proven engineering principles with modern materials and manufacturing techniques to deliver reliable, accurate handguns trusted by military, law enforcement, and civilian shooters worldwide.

Smith & Wesson has been manufacturing firearms in Springfield, Massachusetts since 1852, making them one of the oldest and most respected names in the American firearms industry, with their revolvers and pistols serving in virtually every major conflict and law enforcement agency worldwide.

Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 specifications

Second-generation variant with alloy frame. Lighter than original steel-frame Model 39. Addressed reliability concerns with heavy use. Predecessor to third-generation 3900 series.