Recent content by Capt'n. Chumbucket

I know they are discontinued but has anyone here ever used one, with a .45 compact, and what was their opinion of it compared to the newer rigs. Thanx the Capt'n.

I just picked up a 4596 and the first thing was to strip and clean. Well, the hammer dropped while the slide was off and now; no trigger. Can someone instruct me on the repair sequence or do I need to take it to a gunsmith? I am ready to be put in the town center, locked in the stocks, and...

I just picked up a 4596 and the first thing was to strip and clean. Well, the hammer dropped while the slide was off and now; no trigger. Can someone instruct me on the repair sequence or do I need to take it to a gunsmith? I am ready to be put in the town center, locked in the stocks, and...

Anyone know a contact, or Department I should ask for? Any special number or the one listed on their website? Thanx, the Capt'n.

I purchased a 4596 with the rounded trigger guard and looking for any help I can obtain on additional information. Does anyone have info on where to find ANY background on this pistol ? E mails to Lew Horton have directed me to S&W. Two e-mails to S&W have received no replies. Any assistance at...

I purchased a 4596 with the rounded trigger guard and looking for any help I can obtain on additional information. Does anyone have info on where to find ANY background on this pistol ? E mails to Lew Horton have directed me to S&W. Two e-mails to S&W have received no replies. Any assistance at...

Kurt, First off thanks for posting my pictures. There's no doubt I have to expand my computer skills. Second, I'm indebted to you for your information on this model. Does anyone know a site I may get more info on this model? Thanks, the Capt'n.

Looks like I need some enlightenment on picture loading also.

A few weeks ago I asked for some input on these models (see http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/520103904/m/3061056733 ). General consensus was all 4596's were Lew Horton's and all come with squared trigger guards, as seen in the picture furnished by Deerman. Below are two pics of...

A few weeks ago I asked for some input on these models (see http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/520103904/m/3061056733 ). General consensus was all 4596's were Lew Horton's and all come with squared trigger guards, as seen in the picture furnished by Deerman. Below are two pics of...

Thanks for the input all. The Capt'n.

This is the reason for my question. According to Winchester their 230 Ranger T has a pressure of 21,000 psi while the 230 Ranger T+P equals 23,000 psi. It's right on the border line and I don't like the idea of tap dancing in a mine field !

Well, I purchased one on the net. After looking around it appears to be a fair deal. It does have the rounded trigger guard so I suppose it was "customized". Question how can I find what the maximum barrel pressure is ? It's suppose to have the 4516-1 slide assembly and I need to know if it will...

So I guess the 4596 can go either way ?

Perhaps one of the esteemed board members here could answer a question or direct me to a website; Are ALL of the manufactured 4596 considered "Lew Horton" models or only some? I've seen pictures showing the model number on the pistol and I believe that some had rounded trigger guards while...