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Posted: 8/17/2014 3:14:48 PM EDT
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I never really cared for the ergonomics of them, although they are reliable and durable.
( grew up shooting 1911's, so everything else feels weird ) I heard S&W is running out of parts on these old guns |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 8:19:08 PM EDT
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Go big or go home!
 4506-1 or 4506R3 model if you can find it. 1006 is considered to be one of the best 10mm's on the market. I have 2 4506R3's, 4566R3, 1006 and just picked up a 4516-2 on Friday. |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 9:00:02 PM EDT
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I've got a 5903, 5906, and 4006. Still looking for a 4506, 3913, and 1006. They are getting harder to find.
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Posted: 8/17/2014 10:14:31 PM EDT
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I have this Cromwell CT police gun 5906:
And this 1076 10mm gun that currently out at S&W for the once-over. 
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Posted: 8/18/2014 12:44:26 PM EDT
[#5]
 Get a 4566 TSW. They are frakking AWESOME! LOVE MINE!
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Posted: 8/18/2014 6:57:04 PM EDT
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Suggest looking for a 4900/6900 series, 12rds of 9x19mm (can use the 5900 series also) and weights 24 ozs or so. I've had several and they have never failed me.
CD |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 6:37:23 AM EDT
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See if you can find a 39 series.
I just found this 3914 for $265. 
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Posted: 8/19/2014 11:47:36 AM EDT
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I picked up a 3913 with three mags and box recently for $275
Every 3rd gen Ive had I have enjoyed. |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 11:59:29 AM EDT
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Just picked it up on Friday... Im going to bath it, then oil it down and rub it...
 4516-2 LNIB!!! WOOHOO!!!  
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Posted: 8/20/2014 11:42:47 PM EDT
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I was just out shooting my 457 today, a nice, easily carried and dependable .45.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 10:20:36 AM EDT
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I'd recommend a 3rd Gen. Just seem nicer put together. The 59 series can be had with both adjustable and non-adjustable sights. You can also look at the value line 915 and 910 which are basically the same gun with an aluminum frame and some less machining. I like the 69 series myself. The 3rd Gen are well made guns. The police trade ins seem to be some of the best deals out there. As been said before, they are carried a lot and show all kinds of wear but are usually only fired once or twice a year for dept. qualifications.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 11:30:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: See if you can find a 39 series. I just found this 3914 for $265. http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1600/682422/22920671/409888289.jpg http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1600/682422/22920671/409888288.jpg Mrs. Slice has had one of those for her ccw for 12+ yrs. She wouldn't trade it for anything on the market today... |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 12:07:05 PM EDT
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Ad on sig forum right now of someone selling police trade 59 series ( can't recall the mod # at the moment) guns for 275
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Posted: 8/24/2014 12:16:09 AM EDT
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The TSW line is choice for the Money right now.
I have been shooting 2 gun with a 5906TSW I got for 450.00. A 4566TSW is next on the list and sub 500.00 seems common on GB. Quote HistoryQuoted:
http://www.gunssavelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/sandwesson.jpg Get a 4566 TSW. They are frakking AWESOME! LOVE MINE! |
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Posted: 8/24/2014 6:59:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Mrs. Slice has had one of those for her ccw for 12+ yrs. She wouldn't trade it for anything on the market today... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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See if you can find a 39 series. I just found this 3914 for $265. http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1600/682422/22920671/409888289.jpg http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1600/682422/22920671/409888288.jpg Mrs. Slice has had one of those for her ccw for 12+ yrs. She wouldn't trade it for anything on the market today... Nice. Right now, it's become my truck gun, but I'm thinkin' it's really too nice to just sit in a console......got an old model 10 to do that.... |
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Posted: 8/31/2014 11:28:57 AM EDT
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I had a 669 back in the day, nice guns.
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Posted: 9/4/2014 2:27:41 PM EDT
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Tough choice. 4506, 1006, 4006, 5906, 3913 all come to mind as exemplary
Then you have the performance center and TSW versions with more bells and whistles. Get into one of the still inexpensive all steel 9mm or .40s&w duty guns and then branch out from there. |
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Posted: 9/4/2014 6:33:13 PM EDT
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While I'm not a huge fan of 40 S&W, I AM a huge fan of my 4006. It's the only gun in 40 S&W I really enjoy shooting.
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Posted: 9/4/2014 6:54:47 PM EDT
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4506 or 1006 for a great 5" blaster in a powerful caliber.
3913 for carry |
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Posted: 9/5/2014 8:36:36 AM EDT
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Were I to buy one I believe it would be the 3913.
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Posted: 9/5/2014 10:37:19 AM EDT
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4516 and 1076 are my favorites
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