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Model 4596
I am hoping to gather the experience of other owners of the Model 4596. This is a limited production (approx. 400 manufactured) Lew Horton gun. I am a retired law enforcement officer who has used and carried this exceptional pistol for years. I have found mine (Serial Number TFA3762) to be remarkably reliable, durable, and accurate, although a bit heavy by contemporary standards. I am interested to hear about the experience of other owners. Thanks for any information you can offer.
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03-20-2024, 12:51 PM
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@Lostman, any leads on a 8-round magazine?
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03-20-2024, 09:58 PM
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All of the S&W 45 ACP third generation firearms are great handguns across the board. I have only owned the Model 4506. They are heavy, but as sturdy and reliable a design as is out there. They are working guns not competition pistols, but highly accurate. Very glad that I have a third gen 45ACP.
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03-21-2024, 08:34 AM
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I have a LNIB 4596....it just sits in the safe with the other 77 S&W 3rd gens rare/low productions I have. I carry a Springfield and other high production models. It hurts me to carry any rare/low production S&W 3rd gen!
Enjoy yours!
Cheers!!!
David
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03-22-2024, 02:40 PM
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Op's last activity was in 2012. I don't think you'll be getting responses.
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03-22-2024, 03:01 PM
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Amazing how these zombie threads pop up now and again. You don't even realize it until someone points it out, then you want to kick yourself. 
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03-22-2024, 03:56 PM
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The 4596 is essentially the lower half of a 4506 mated to the upper of a 4516. What I have is exactly that (that is to say, NOT a Lew Horton) - and it is my very favorite .45 to shoot.
I like how it has the full-size (and full capacity) of the 4506 with the ease of handling of the shorter barrel and slide. The gentleman who put together and sold the upper to me was a real master smith from Maine and the fitment and function of the upper is like silk. I occasionally have it in my carry rotation, but usually I stick with my CS45 that I recently purchased.
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03-22-2024, 04:01 PM
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Amazing how these zombie threads pop up now and again. You don't even realize it until someone points it out, then you want to kick yourself.
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I'll admit I fell for this myself, but since I love the 4596 I think I'll keep my reply up. Old topics deserve some love, too!
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03-22-2024, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Dparker
I have a LNIB 4596....it just sits in the safe with the other 77 S&W 3rd gens rare/low productions I have. I carry a Springfield and other high production models. It hurts me to carry any rare/low production S&W 3rd gen!
Enjoy yours!
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It hurts them not to be carried. They’re very sensitive 
I carry my recently purchased 4536 (1 of 736) and it’s very happy. 
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Just start a new thread including a link to the Zombie thread.
AAAANd some new insight appears!
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