Lookin' for the low down on S&W 910

[T. Erdelyi]

I just recently got ahold of a Smith & Wesson 910 9mm semi auto but it seems like it's some kind of black sheep, can't find any real info on it, reviews are minimal, half love it, half hate it.

I haven't had the opportunity to cycle some serious rounds through it yet.

Anyone have/had one and can maybe tell me what ya thought, what's it's favorite ammo diet is, I used to have a .380 that only like hard ball, wouldn't eat a hollow point for nuthin' .

Any info or links for accessories would be appreciated, I've also heard that older magazines fit it.

 

[NorCalMtn2]

I had a 908 a while back, which I believe is the compact version of the 910.
It was an OK pistol except for having too many plastic parts. The recoil spring guide rod, disconnector, mag release and sights were all plastic. I replaced the disconnector (part # 4 below) after the plastic one broke and fell out the mag well. The replacement S & W sent was stainless so your 910 might already have the metal version. It's an important part because the gun will fire out of battery without it. I eventually got night sights and a SS guide rod and was pretty pleased with the gun. It was accurate and reliable.

 

[Sid Post]

It was an "economy" model for S&W. They are pretty good pistols for the price.

Economy pistols a lot of times won't feed HP ammo because the feed ramp isn't polished properly. A competent gunsmith can usually fix this sort of issue easily.

In terms of ammo, I would start with some cheap Wally World ball. If the magazine to chamber path is smooth, it should feed HP ammo.

 

[omaha-beenglockin]

Was part of S&W's "value" line---all in all they're pretty good guns.

The 910 was the 915 renamed with 10 round mags supplied instead of 15 rounders for the Klinton ban.

15 round mags will work in this gun---hollow points shouldn't be a problem either.

 

[T. Erdelyi]

I like the SA/DA trigger something my Taurus PT111 Millenium doesn't have but the 10 shot Taurus is a more compact pistol.

I was thinkin' of usin' the S&W as a home defense pistol and the Taurus as my CCW, the Smith does seem to shoot more accurately.

It does seem as though a trip to the shop would smooth and polish up the rough spots, like the decockin' lever, it's a little rough.