Smith & Wesson Model 3914 9mm Compact DA/SA Pistol, Third Generation, 3.5 in Barrel, 8+1
This Smith & Wesson Model 3914 is a compact, Third Generation 9mm pistol with an aluminum alloy frame, DA/SA operation, and a single-stack 8+1 capacity. Built in the 1990s in the USA, it features low-profile fixed 3-dot sights, a left-side slide-mounted safety/decocker, and a checkered front strap for secure handling. It comes with two magazines, each with finger-rest base pads and red followers.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is heavy finish loss on the slide with rust present throughout the firearm. The bore presents as clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- 2x 8-round single-stack steel magazines with finger-rest base pads and red followers (as pictured)
The Model 3914 pairs a blued (black-oxide) steel slide with a black anodized aluminum alloy frame, delivering a compact 9mm package that measures approximately 6.8 inches in overall length and about 5.0 inches in height. Unloaded weight is approximately 25 ounces, and the pistol uses a single-stack 8+1 magazine configuration.
Controls and features include a DA/SA action with a left-side-only slide-mounted safety/decocker that uses a red index dot, an external extractor, and a spurred, serrated hammer. The frame incorporates a checkered front strap, an upward-slanted dust cover, and a rounded trigger guard.
Sight setup consists of fixed, low-profile 3-dot sights: a single-dot front and a two-dot rear. The pistol wears a one-piece wraparound black synthetic grip with checkering and molded Smith & Wesson banners/medallions for a confident hold.
Barrel length is 3.5 inches, and chambering is clearly marked on the hood with "9MM." Additional markings include "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MA U.S.A." on the slide and "MOD 3914" on the frame. Country of origin is the USA, and the era is the 1990s.