Recent content by Tntcwg3

Mine is a mid-January 1990 gun with a TFB prefix. @Frank Black, my mags do have the "ES" stamping, can you enlighten me on the significance of this, please?

Most esthetic pistol to come out of the PC. I've run 50 rds. thru my 3.5" but none thru the Limiteds (yet)!

My 2.5", now wearing combats.

Interesting read from an article in American Handgunner concerning the alloy frame 4563 CQB, the author indicates that he saw the original alloy frame extrusion that was originally for a 9mm (he did not indicate which 9mm). https://www.thefreelibrary.com/THE+.45+CQB.-a067886017

Yes sir, it's a crying shame that a gun of this caliber was parted out. Possibly two of them as the barrel and slide match numbers are not matching. While I haven't started mic'ing or bluing anything for fitment, my preliminary test fitting on my 4513TSW frame has been extremely positive...

My thoughts exactly, possibly through those "buy-back" programs. From what I've discovered so far, it appears that the CQB pistols were built on TSW frames, having the forward rails, so my build frame is likely going to have to be based on either a 4563 or 4566 TSW frame. I prefer heavier, steel...

This post needs pics!

I've recently acquired a 45 CQB slide for a future build, both barrel and slide are in pretty good condition. My first instinct after cleaning them up was to compare them to my 4563 CQB 45, product code 170106. My plan is to build a 4566 based shooter as my other pistol is a safe queen. Several...

I'd just to have begged Mrs. for forgiveness, it would have came home with me, as well!

"Completist" no, probably not by a long shot! But I really appreciate the subtle nuances to collecting these pistols and the knowledge that is shared on this forum! Both of mine have the 4 line slides and the finer finish, almost looks like a sugar sand blasted finish. I still enjoy reading...

The wood grips really give the 459/559 pistols a classy look!

Good to know, Jim! I haven't used them for sales. One of the big stores here in Houston used to do consignments for 20% but has since stopped offering that option.

I've bought several items from them, all have been first class pieces and accurately described. Shipping has been fast as well. They seem to be really selective on their offerings.

Not helping Dino! Lol, I do really appreciate the info. I've also had my eye on a 4" combat 945 in the same finish scheme, but I've got to liquidate some of my other hole punchers to replenish my discretionary funds first! Don't be surprised if I buckle and DM you before the next few days, though!

Thanks Carter, I should have clarified that I'm curious as to the production quantities of each product number. I still need to find one of the Novak sight models to complete the set.