Recent content by Fazer386

In 2019, I decided to overhaul my 4586 with a spring kit from Wolff, a new grip and new Trijicon Novak sights. Plus new springs, followers and base pads for the magazines. I zero’d it at 25 yards and shot enough rounds to make a hole the size of my fist. The trigger is as short and smooth as...

The 5” guns point and balance so well, plus they look so stout. I knew someone who bought one and we went to the rock pit to sight it in. It was a nice shooter, way too much gun for the owner. I was a little jealous, I have the Classic Hunter 6” 686 with unfluted cylinders.

I vote FOUR INCH also. I packed a 6” 686-3 for a few years, then I stumbled into a 4” 586. I bring both guns on family camping trips, most prefer the 4” 586 with .38’s vs magnum loads. Get the 4” and never look back.

The 845 of 1998 caught my eye. I saw the 845 and had to buy it to shoot IPSC. The 845 was the perfect pistol for me, a dedicated single-action competition gun that felt just like my 4506 duty gun. A DA/SA 4506 isn’t the ideal IPSC gun. The 845 was tight and the nitrate coated bushing...

Wolff spring kit The 4506 will feed empty cases - Tune it Up! Don’t worry about the slide play. The 3rd Gen S&W pistols were built for reliability first and accuracy second. The 4506 will be plenty accurate on paper.

We shoot a 200gr SWC over 5.5gr of W231 for a nice shooting 4586.

Yes, $385 was a killer deal in ‘03 for a used duty gun. I didn’t know the history so I in stalled a Wolff spring kit, new Novak sights and new S&W grip. I bought my first 4586 new in ‘94 as my duty gun. The second gun went to my father for a HD pistol. The DAO trigger is less of a pull than...

I’ll also suggest the 4506-1, it’s not terribly nose heavy and pleasant to shoot. The 4566 is a good option for a DA/SA, all SS pistol. How about the DAO 4586. The same strong 3rd Gen SS pistol with a trigger action better than a revolver. These pistols can be found for under $600. I have...

The S&W 3rd Gen DAO pistols are great guns and underrated. A 5943 is a good find. Brownells and Numrich are good places for parts. I’d suggest Ritchie Leather for a nice OWB holster.

Looks good to me. Every 3rd Gen pistol I’ve owned had some play. The 5906 is a stout pistol, if it’s in good shape then I’d say you’re good to go.

Ignore that Schmuck Any 3rd Gen police trade-in is a good deal. I’m kind of amazed there still are 3rd Gen pistols to trade-in. The last agency in my area that issue 3rd Gen pistols gave them up 14-15 years ago. 3rd Gen pistols are easy to tune-up and refinish, spare parts are available from...

Impressive!

I wish I held onto my 1086, I could ring a 16 inch plate at 100 yards with a 175 gr Winchester Silvertip. I've had my 4586 for 21 years, it's my desk gun in the den.

I wonder how many units S&W made of the model 4054? A retiring deputy ('95/'96) friend bought one as his new carry gun. A lightweight 4516 with a .40 cal barrel was my bucket list gun. I just never seem to find one

SCSW hasn't watched prices on Gunbroker the last few years. There are a few Forum Members who own the rare Model 1046. I believe the prices are between 2K+/- to 3K+/- depending on condition. The topic pops up every so often. I wish I had my model 1086 (10mm, DAO, 4.25" barrel) they made 1660...