shawn mccarver - Any way to see a copy of that article? Would you be able to fax or Email me a copy of it?

handgunner356 - Those sound like the melonite 4566's that S&W had in stock in the vault, in 2006. Nice pistols.......but not that nice!!

NHSW - The melonite 4566 I'm attempting to buy is serial # RJF31XX
Sounds like it is from that batch. Would you happen to know if those melonite 4566's had forward cocking serations on the slide?

Thanks to all for the info and comments!

Regards 18DAI.