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I once had a 4506 but I didn't like the curved backstrap. Silly me didn't know you could change them so I sold the gun. I recently bought a very nice 4505 in the box. Will this gun appreciate enough in value as it is "rare" to warrant keeping it in the box? If so, I will have to get another 4506 as I want to carry the gun.

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Should I just carry and shoot the heck out of my 4505 or should I get a 4506 and keep the other pristine?

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Shoot the 4505..they will not go up in value.
Get the 4506 and keep the other as a collectible.

 
 
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I think the "curved backstrap" is a function of the molded plastic grip & the straight style grip from the 1006(?) can be substituted.

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Guess I voted with the majority on this one.
 
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The 1006 10mm and the 4505 4506 series guns all use the same plastic grips. The straight and palm swell grips can be ordered from S&W approx 15 20 bucks a pair.
 
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See? I didn't know I could even get any replacement grips for this model.
Looks like I should have kept the 4506 and the 4505!
Maybe I can find another one at the upcoming gun show.
 
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I didn't care for either the straight or curved Delron backstrap on my 4566 but did find the Hogue rubber grips to work just fine.

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Give or trade the 4505 to me and I will give you your choice of backstrap. Big Grin


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Razdog...yeah, yeah, yeah... Razzer
 
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This is not scientific by any means, but I have never seen a 4505 for sale, whereas I see 4506's for sale all the time. If in really clean or like new condition, I would keep the 4505 in that condition and pick up a much more available 4506 for shooting. JMO
 
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