Jun 28, 2012 · It is said that Theodore Paris went to S&W with his ASP pistol. He was in some financial straits at the time. He met with a cold reception by S&W executives. They reportedly regarded the ASP with a "not invented here" attitude. Then they copied his design, like they did with the Devel, and incorporated the features in their 469 pistol.

Apr 17, 2021 · The ASP, based on the Smith & Wesson Model 39 semi-automatic pistol, featured many innovations: “clear grips”—which enabled the user to see the number of unfired rounds remaining; the “guttersnipe”—a gun sight designed for close range combat; and a “forefinger grip”—today a standard feature on the trigger guard of many modern ...

Nov 30, 2012 · The last ASP (standard model) I saw for sale (which sold) on GunBroker went for $3995, thats right $3995. The last "Quest for Excellence" ASP sold for $5695. Both the ASP and DEVEL are very important, as they paved the way so to speak for S&W and other gun manufacturers to create small guns, which eventually put both ASP and DEVEL out of business.

Dec 17, 2011 · The Devel and ASP stocks do not interchange. Depending on what model Devel pistol you have: Standard or Deluxe, the grips (stocks) were either standard factory S&W Model 39 wood stocks or for the Deluxe modified models they were custom linen Micarta stocks. The Asp pistol stocks were made of high impact Lexan with a matte blasted finish.

Jun 30, 2013 · No, but have you ever shot a Guttersnipe-equipped pistol? I worked in a gun store and sold an original ASP to a friend in the late '80s; got to shoot it a lot. The Guttersnipe is really not the greatest idea . . . very difficult to shoot accurately. There's a reason that it was an evolutionary dead end.

Dec 28, 2024 · I Finally got A Percussion Pistol! I Think I'm Hooked! Wyatt Burp: Firearms & Knives: Other Brands & General Gun Topics: 36: 07-31-2011 03:57 PM: Holsters for "Hooked trigger guards" Hot Toddy: Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto Pistols: 2: 03-16-2010 06:09 PM

Jan 21, 2015 · For example,mid this guy did a convincing clone of an ASP pistol, you'll be sitting on a bit more value than just a slicked up 3913. If it's just a slicked up action and light dehorn, like something Sokol would do, I don't think it would do much than enhance the price by another 10-15% of what an otherwise normal 3913 in same-condition would go ...

Sep 13, 2023 · Back in the early 70s I had a few ASPs pass thru my hands at local shops where I worked during the busy periods. I was in college and was working for gas and beer money and prayed my 1959 VW would start. Never had enough cash for a 39-2 much less the cost of the conversion. Finally sprung last week and bought an ASP, still in transit.

Nov 4, 2021 · It was the pistol itself. My personal 6906 is also one with the laser engraved "Smith & Wesson" markings on the side. It also has a "TDS7xxx" serial number. Mine is TDS7497. Shh. Don't tell anyone. It also has three laser engraved inventory numbers in the same locations as yours. Yours are: A0735 and mine are A0713, just 22 digits apart!

Jun 29, 2021 · Well, I will list just a few reason why, I think the 3914 is the best 9mm auto there is, first of all, I am a large bore shooter and consider the 9mm as an OK caliber, as a result of that, I sold the few 9's that I had with the exception of one, my smith 3914, it was love at first sight when I held the pistol at a local gun show and I purchased ...