4013 TSW

[Frank Black]

In the late 80's/early 90's, S&W never denied the fact that their alloy framed pistols were never expected to achieve the round counts of their steel framed pistols, but rather were engineered to take some of the weight off an LEO's daily load.

Correct, … and again the smaller alloy-frame 3rd Gen pistols were market-specific: think police-admin types (deputy chiefs) whose sidearms typically are “carried much and shot hardly at all,” except on the annual or bi-annual 50-rd qual course.

 

[Mfreem08]

That's a good price if it's in good shape.

There was a CHP variation of the pre-rail 4013TSW. Does that one have any asset numbers on the other side?

Mine below has a MSF52xx SN# & you can see the CHP inventory asset #s on the frame, slide, & barrel.

The CHP model is the same as a standard production 4013TSW except they don't have the trigger play spring installed, which is no biggie.

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And Yes, only the 4013, non TSW, can be converted to 10mm.

The TSW mags aren't long enough for a 10AUTO cartridge & their barrels & frame aren't as beefy.

Otherwise they're perfectly fine pistols, I have two.

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Only numbers I found on it are the serial on the frame & these SO552 on the frame, slide & barrel

 

[Mfreem08]

One more obligatory group shot

 

[BLUEDOT37]

Only numbers I found on it are the serial on the frame & these SO552 on the frame, slide & barrel

It would appear to be a CHP model then.

Congrats!

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[Mfreem08]

Oh really! Wow. I had no idea. Still not up to speed on LEO markings

 

[Brian Parrish]

I'd never trust the alloy frames to handle 10mm. I have a CS-40 with a cracked frame.

I enjoy my CS40 very much. I am just going to shoot it until whatever. I looked into the issue of .40S&W 180 grain loads vs. 165 grain loads. I am told, and please correct me anyone, that the 180-grain load is susceptible to high pressures because there is no extra room in the case. A slight change in seating depth of the bullet causes pressure to go up dramatically.
-This seating depth has been attributed to administrative handling.
-It has been offered as an explanation for relative inaccuracy of 180 grain loads versus 165 grain loads. I can personally attest to the fact that in my CS40 and my Model 411 pistols the 165 grain loads are significantly more consistent.
-It has been suggested that ammo makers early on reduced charges in their 180 loads because of this, but not 165 grain loads.
If you or anyone could confirm or debunk any of this you would earn my sincere gratitude.

The scandium frame of the 4040PD seems to be plenty strong enough.

I looked into the question of cracked frames in regard to my j frame, a Model 38 Bodyguard Airweight. I have found no end of cracked metal parts from all sorts of manufacturers, including Sig P226 shooting factory 9mm. I found plenty of Glocks with cracked frames, and plenty that are not.

Kind Regards!
BrianD