S&W 4566 ??
 

Hi there,

Any 4566 fans out there?

This one is my first Smith semi-auto. But, I am impressed by it.

The night sights are worn out, so I ordered XS big dots. I should see the new sights next week.

Got a 4506 today
 

Looking for manual, assembly/disassembly gouge...came with no book. Looks good, but i need the manual :-(
any thoughts? Thx steve:o

Picked up a NIB 4566TSW a couple months ago, and with the Maine winter still haven't shot it, but you can count me in as a fan. Would love to see pics of the gun as well as the Big Dot sights.

88usnret, if you contact S&W they will send you a copy of the Manual for free. If you do a search on YouTube, I bet you can find a detailed video for field stripping the 4506, is the same for most any S&W.

As soon as I get the Big Dots on, I'll post pics.

As far as the Manual goes, I'll second that. Just e mail, or call S&W. They'll send it out for free. I found a site on the net that had all the manuals, but the downloads weren't as easy to read as they should have been. So, I just called S&W for this manual.

The entire 45XX line has many fans here, they are great weapons. I just picked up my new 4516, can't wait to get it to the range.:D

I'm interested in XS Big Dots also, they look great.

You can download a basic owners manual for 3rd generation S&W semi-autos here.

I generally prefer Sigs and 1911 semi-autos. When I decided to supplement my 1911s with a TDA range gun, I did a LOT of research and comparison. My first inclination was to buy a Sig P220ST, but the S&W 4566 matched it in every significant respect... except price. My 4566TSW is rock solid and more accurate than I am able to shoot.

Welcome to the Forum! I am a big fan of the 4566. Mine was shipped to the Rome, NY P.D. originally (used very little), and is a fine .45. I've never experienced a malfunction with it (typical of S&W 3rd gen guns), fed it 3 different bullet profiles in the same magazine once - and the gun never noticed. The guns is certainly more accurate than I am. I can keep all shots within a silver dollar sized circle at 10 yds. - with trifocals. It is heavy, and you have to decide what you want it for .... but I consider it more reliable than my various 1911 platform .45s. I blacked out my rear white night-sight dots and painted white over my front one. Works just fine.

Jerry

I bought my 4566TSW last December though an auction site and was able to pick it up just before Christmas.

The previous owner had Trijicon night sights on it, but I hated them. They were just okay for bright light and no-light, but almost invisible in low-light. So I replaced the sights with XS 24/7 Big Dot sights and I love them. The only problem is that the front sight sometimes snags in my holster, so I need to practice my draw stroke more so I can clear the holster every time.

Oh, and while I had the rear sight off, I removed the little component that activates the magazine safety. Now it will fire even if there's no magazine inserted.

I had a 645 about 14 years ago and liked it, but I like the 4566 even better.

My First
 

My first S&W .45 was the 4566. I still own it and I shoot it regularly. I has to be one of my favorite guns of all time. I often carry it ITWB. It's hard to beat the 3rd gen .45s.

Sammy

I kinda sorta have a 4566.

Month ago or so I was browsing through Gunbroker and ran across a NOS complete slide for a 4566. Starting bid was $100.00 and no reserve.

Why not?

Got it for the starting bid.

Now what?

Turns out Midway had a closeout on a NOS 4566 barrel. $68.86.

Bought the last one.

A quick call to S&W and recoil spring and guide ordered.

PANIC?

Not sure if barrel and slide are the same revision!

Both arrive and they're a match. (Early narrow hood.)

So....For less than $200.00 my 4506 is now a 4566 as well.

I love it when a plan comes together.

PS those NOS parts retail out at over $400.00

4566TSW is an awsome pistol!
 

I have had my NIB 4566TSW for just about a year now and love the gun. I use it for my concealed weapon in a Galco strongside holster. It is a very accurate gun - easy at 15 yds or less - a bit more challenging at 25 yds but I'm getting better. Before I fired it I was worried about the recoil but that has proven to be pretty much a non-issue. Mine only has decocking and a combat trigger so those took a bit to get used to but now I am just fine with it.

Fepper, What model# Galco holster are you carrying the 4566TSW in? I have one with a rail that I picked up a couple months ago, and haven't seen much for holster options.

The 4566 was my last duty weapon and given to me at retirement. I'm a 1911 fan and rarely even think about the 4566, but they were good guns. I had previously, in another assignment carried the CS45, and never cared for the un-natural feeling grip and frame. Went to the 4566 before retirement since I knew that's what would be given out.
My old department has just now switched to the M&P .45. (wish I had gotten one of those...)
You'll enjoy it. Good luck.

Did you get your sights yet? How did installation go for you?

Hopefully, I'll post some pics next week.

You can download the manual on S&W's web site.

great gun I love mine.and it is a very accurate gun.and built like a tank. enjoy it.