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Saw this recently on the Movie Training day. Liked the look of it. Anyone have and experience with this firearm? What is the value of one now?
Smith & Wesson 4506
- Thread starter TheManInBlack
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Haven't shot a 4506, but I've shot a 4516 a fair bit, difference being the 4506 has a 5" barrel and 8 round mag, as where the 4516 is a compact version with a 3.8" barrel and 7 round mag.
Shoots like a laser pistol once you get a feel for the trigger, which I found broke really nicely but I kept pulling to the right with it initially.
Single action trigger pull is nice but double action is real damn heavy I find.
Shoots like a laser pistol once you get a feel for the trigger, which I found broke really nicely but I kept pulling to the right with it initially.
Single action trigger pull is nice but double action is real damn heavy I find.
I have a 1006, which is the same gun in 10mm Auto. Like NAA says, it is a big, heavy all steel gun. I bought mine to shoot heavy 10mm loads and it is perfect for that, very beefy and rugged.
The DA trigger is OK, but nothing special. SA is decent, crisp and medium light, but has a long take up to get to where the sear actually lets go. Mine has good sights and shoots as straight as I can. Reliability so far has been 100% with both medium and thermo-nuclear level reloads.
Mark
The DA trigger is OK, but nothing special. SA is decent, crisp and medium light, but has a long take up to get to where the sear actually lets go. Mine has good sights and shoots as straight as I can. Reliability so far has been 100% with both medium and thermo-nuclear level reloads.
Mark
I'm looking to buy one... they go for about $500-$600 (exc cond) on Gunbroker and who knows here... saw a couple at a gun show for $500-525. Not sure how many are around, but I'm looking to buy one if someone has one at a reasonable price... I guess I'd pay up to $600 or so for a mint one with a bunch of mags and accessories. Any more than that I wouldn't be interested as I'd rather buy a new pistol.
These haven't been made for a while now. I was told this was a pretty common pistol back when they were being manufactured.
These haven't been made for a while now. I was told this was a pretty common pistol back when they were being manufactured.
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Johnn Peterson
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- Chemainus B.C.
I have a 4506,
and admittedly, haven't shot it much, yet. 
I should be able to correct that once the weather changes and I get this right rotator problem sorted out.
I acquired mine from the family of a friend and the the estate sale, more for sentimental reasons than anything else. Being somewhat more familiar with the style and feel of the more traditional grips like a 1911 or a high power, the grip of the 4506 by comparison does feel like a 'handful'. It isn't because of the weight which is actually about 2oz lighter than my custom Colt 1911 and my Kimber Super Match II. More because of the grip profile to my way of thinking. From what limited shooting I have done with it, it does seem to shoot well but the trigger pull, double action, another deviation from 1911s & high powers, takes a little getting used to.
and admittedly, haven't shot it much, yet. I should be able to correct that once the weather changes and I get this right rotator problem sorted out.
I acquired mine from the family of a friend and the the estate sale, more for sentimental reasons than anything else. Being somewhat more familiar with the style and feel of the more traditional grips like a 1911 or a high power, the grip of the 4506 by comparison does feel like a 'handful'. It isn't because of the weight which is actually about 2oz lighter than my custom Colt 1911 and my Kimber Super Match II. More because of the grip profile to my way of thinking. From what limited shooting I have done with it, it does seem to shoot well but the trigger pull, double action, another deviation from 1911s & high powers, takes a little getting used to.
Cocked&Locked
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nice reliable gun, saftey is a pain if you shoot from a holster (idpa) as it runs backwards to most...you need gorrilla long thumbs or use your off hand.
Like any smith DA/SA the DA is long and smooth, the SA crisp and light, but with a monster long take up. And its freakin' heavy, which isn't a bad thing for shooting fast and in control, just a thing.
Big fat grip, small hands may not like it. Built like a tank, last like a tank. My 2 cents, Should be worth 5-600 used in decent shape
Like any smith DA/SA the DA is long and smooth, the SA crisp and light, but with a monster long take up. And its freakin' heavy, which isn't a bad thing for shooting fast and in control, just a thing.
Big fat grip, small hands may not like it. Built like a tank, last like a tank. My 2 cents,
Should be worth 5-600 used in decent shape
What!?!? In IDPA (or any other action shooting sport for that matter) all you need to do is 'de-####' and then put the lever back in the 'fire' position before holstering (which is a perfectly safe procedure). Then just draw and fire the first round DA.
I started IPSC with the 4506. It has a BIG grip but you get used to it . The only problem with this model was the slide rails would crack from the front of frame back to the slide lock. I sent 2 back to the US for warrenty when we were allowed to without all then BS. When I contacted Smith about this problem, they said they knew about it and just send the frame back to be replaced. Great we have to reregisterthe next frame and cancell the one sent. It was apain in the but they replaced it. Then they made the slide rails thicker and I never had the problem again. It is a great gun feeds anyting you give it and was pretty accurate.
Johnn Peterson
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- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
I've taken a close look at mine and don't see any sign of that. However, I have sent an e-mail to S&W asking about that being an issue.
- Location
- Sault Ste. Marie
thanks for the input guys. I want a .45 so I'll keep my eyes peeled
- Location
- Fraser Valley BC
From Miami Vice to Training Day to The Shield, it was the cop gun of choice in a lot of movies.
Cocked&Locked
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- S. Ontario
And then get a "failure to do right " penalty for not using a safety device. If the pistol is equipped with a safety, you have to use it. Otherwise i'd shoot my 4006 more often.
Cocked&Locked
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- S. Ontario
Sorry, but you're wrong. But that's OK; keep handicapping yourself unnecessarily. I'm sure those competing against you don't mind.
ok, thanks for the tip
And sonofa#####, your absolutely right too LOL, The local league I shoot in used to use that as a rule, i assumed they had pulled it from IDPA, as that was what their rules where based on. Not only didn't they, they don't use it in their published rules anymore either ....maybe i will dust off my smith auto's that had be relegated to range trips only.
As far as handicapping, i beat enough of the autofeeders while shooting revolver, so i'm not worried to much
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Max Owner
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See them in the EE for usually in the $700 t0 $750 range.
I want one but with the Novak rear site instead of the adjustable one. I have the 745 that I shot IPSC with. They are allot more weighty than most of todays guns.
I want one but with the Novak rear site instead of the adjustable one. I have the 745 that I shot IPSC with. They are allot more weighty than most of todays guns.
Wondering what is more desirable, a 645/745 series or a 4506/-01? I know the 745 was a heralded model but I'm wondering which people prefer, the 645 or 4506. There was a guy with a 4505 (rare blued version) on the EE, but I doubt he sold it as he was asking $1100, more than the dreamers on Gunbroker.
