Posted: 8/2/2009 3:46:24 PM EDT
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Hi All, As you will be able to tell from this post, I'm FAR from a S&W auto expert. I have two local shops, one with a CS45 (blued) for $500, and one with a pre-rail 4513TSW for $500. I've looked around, but can't find much information on either pistol. What are the major differences in these guns, when were they made? Is either of these a better deal. I'm finding myself wanting one of the compact S&W .45s. Thanks very much for any/all information! |
For me, the Chief Special's felt like I was holding a 2x4 in my hands, i.e. absolutely NO ergonomics at all. 
Anything with "TSW" in the model will be a good bit smoother gun versus its brothern models. Better fitting, better springs, etc. all add up to a bit better gun. Hope this helps! |
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I bought a 4553 TSW a few weeks ago and am very impressed with it. A very knowledgeable S&W guy told me the TSW's are the closest thing you can get to a Performance Center auto without actually buying a Performance Center auto. Here's mine. It's quickly taken over the EDC spot . I wouldn't hesitate to buy another TSW marked S&W auto.  |