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Old 02-03-2011, 02:35 PM
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i might need to add an accessory rail to a handgun under the bbl. anyone have an idea of the cost. the gun is a S&W 4006.
the 4006TSW are harder to find so i might need to modify the regular 4006.

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I would suggest just getting a 4006TSW, as I would think the cost of adding a rail would be very pricey. There are several listed on GB, and I think Summit Gunbroker has a bunch of used ones for sale (looks like 9 in the pic). Believe they are starting at $375.

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You may want to call S&W customer service and inquire if it is possible to add a rail to a standard 4006.

IIRC someone here called S&W inquiring about putting a rail on a standard 4566 and was told they could not, as the dust cover was not thick enough.

TSW dust covers do appear to be thicker. Good luck! Regards 18DAI.
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These are a near perfect fit on a 4506/1006 dustcover. I don't know how the mate up to a 4006.
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I called S&W once and asked if this could be done on a 5906. They said, "No." I assume the answer is the same for the 4006.
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I called S&W once and asked if this could be done on a 5906. They said, "No." I assume the answer is the same for the 4006.
I think you are correct. I seem to recall reading that S&W beefed up the frame in that area in order to mount the rail and carry the light/laser. The only guns I like that have rails are the SW series. They are integral to the frame and not sticking out like a sore thumb, ala railed TSW guns. JMHO.
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I think you are correct. I seem to recall reading that S&W beefed up the frame in that area in order to mount the rail and carry the light/laser. The only guns I like that have rails are the SW series. They are integral to the frame and not sticking out like a sore thumb, ala railed TSW guns. JMHO.
They are hard to find and pricey when you do, but S&W did make some integral rail TSW's. I believe they wereonly initially available to military & law enforcement.
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Check out the 2011 S&W Shot Show display at this other site:

SHOT SHOW 2011 - Photos 2 - AR15.COM

Look about halfway down at the all metal pistols with the rails.
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I spoke with Mark at Summit today, and he said he had "a pile" of 4006TSWs left.

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I suspect you couldn't put a rail on a standard 4006 for the same money.
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thanx for the info. guys.

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Check out the 2011 S&W Shot Show display at this other site:

SHOT SHOW 2011 - Photos 2 - AR15.COM

Look about halfway down at the all metal pistols with the rails.
Hey! How come no one has mentioned that there was a 3rd Gen at ShotShow?
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