Smith and Wesson model 952-2

Hi there I have just purchased a Smith and Wesson model 952-2 and only have one magazine can anyone recommend were or if I can still purchase one  or if there is a after market mag that will fit 

Cheers

NO AFTERMARKET MAGAZINE THAT I KNOW OF.

BUT IT DOES TAKE A STANDARD 9RD S&W 3906 MAGAZINE.  JP

Mjones- Let us know how it shoots! Did you purchase new or used?

Model 39 and 439 also fit.

It’s second hand but in really good condition probably the biggest thing I noticed was how good the trigger pull is I am now working on suitable loads for it

Mjones wrote:It’s second hand but in really good condition probably the biggest thing I noticed was how good the trigger pull is I am now working on suitable loads for it

6.4gr power pistol 115gr HAP, XTP, ZERO or Nosler. You might find something less expensive,  lighter recoil or a different powder. But you won't find anything it likes better. YMMV 

6.4 grains wow that seems a lot

What is the value of the 952-2 masterpiece ?

6.4 might sound like a lot. But that's a safe zippy load. The 952-2 has a slow 1:18.75 twist and needs the zippy to stabilize. On a different subject after market grips are harder to find than magazines. With very little in the way of wood working skills you can do an easy workaround. These are 1911 grips on my 952. The grip tape hides the extra screw hole.

What holster do you use that fits

Mjones wrote:What holster do you use that fits

A big wooden one.

Ha ha

THOSE GUNS WITH THAT RATE OF TWIST LOVE THE 147GR BULLET.
147GR XTP WITH 4.0GR OF WSF, OR 4.3GR OF VV330. SOFT SHOOTING AND VERY ACCURATE. JP

Len v is that 952 the long barrel version

Mjones wrote:Len v is that 952 the long barrel version

Yes

JIMPGOV wrote:THOSE GUNS WITH THAT RATE OF TWIST LOVE THE 147GR BULLET.
147GR XTP WITH 4.0GR OF WSF, OR 4.3GR OF VV330. SOFT SHOOTING AND VERY ACCURATE. JP

Jim, that a longer bullet does well with a slower twist seems counterintuitive. But I’m relying on thinking about rifle barrel twist rates. This stuff is weird. Jon Eulette’s report with the faster 1/13 45 acp barrels and others with super slow 1/32(?) 9mm barrels tells me that I don’t know a dam thing unless I were to go test it!

BTW I’m sitting on a few thousand 124 gr RN FMJ. Any experience with loads for that style and weight?

I have a 952-1 5” blued version but haven’t loaded for it. Frankly haven’t even shot it much. 

Thanks,
Rod

The 147 XTP and  147 RN offerings from Hornady are boat tail. Less contact area and I've got great loads for them too. They are the only RN bullets that both my 9s like.

Congrats!  As an avid S&W collector/shooter....the 952 is one of my favorites along with my Model 52's and 41's

Enjoy!!

THREEDFLYER wrote:Congrats!  As an avid S&W collector/shooter....the 952 is one of my favorites along with my Model 52's and 41's

Enjoy!!

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Can I ask what optic sight you have fitted

And is that the 38 or 9ml

That’s a Burris FastFire3.  The mount is a bit cobbled together from some bits and pieces from Burris.  The dovetails are different in some pistols from different eras…so… you kinda have to wing it.  

It is a 745 in 45ACP….