I've said if numerous times and it's still true. The 4506 is still king when it comes to reliability and I feel sure the -1 is as well. they just don't get any better. I've had mine since 1990 and never intend selling/trading it for any other...even an HK45. It's the one pistol I've ever had that never caused a FTF, FTE, FTRTB issue with any ammo. I can't say that about the 4566TSW, 457 or even the 4516-1 I've had. It reigns king in my house.
4506-1 (R4) "dash 3"
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I have to agree with the first post these later 4566 are made better. The trigger is smother than DA PC guns I have slide frame fit is same as PC guns there is no rattle when shaken. It would be nice if the would release them again. Does any one have any newer than 2006? Got these NIB unfired for little more than bodygard.
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Hey guys, I just bought a LNIB 4506-1 and I think it is a R4 dash 3 but I am not sure. Here is what I have.
1. Rolled serial number VAXxxx and rolled "Mod 4506-1"
2. Adjustable Novak sights.
3. Trigger is stainless and the hammer is black
4. The box reads: "Spec. Ord. 3271 007 03.
The gun is unfixed and came with the box and all papers. Would anyone have any insight whether this is a R4 Dash 03. I read the thread so am I right to believe that the dash 03 were made with tighter tolerances? Any thing else regarding history? Thanks
Jedraf
1. Rolled serial number VAXxxx and rolled "Mod 4506-1"
2. Adjustable Novak sights.
3. Trigger is stainless and the hammer is black
4. The box reads: "Spec. Ord. 3271 007 03.
The gun is unfixed and came with the box and all papers. Would anyone have any insight whether this is a R4 Dash 03. I read the thread so am I right to believe that the dash 03 were made with tighter tolerances? Any thing else regarding history? Thanks
Jedraf
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congradulations on your find. PM sent.
Paul
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Bought a 4506-1 with adjust. sights, 3 mags. and AKER holster today on GB after S&W confirmed a built date of July 1998. No papers or box but the late date along with the black MIM hammer/trigger leads me to beleive it could be a "03" gun. Without the box label I'll never know for sure.
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I was going to upload some pics of a 4506-1 that I had just purchased, but am having issues getting pictures to load. (What's the easiest way of making a picture smaller in KB or MB)
I happened to be browsing for 10mm's (I have a bad addiction to 10mm), but happened to see this and noticed the 03 on the box. If it wouldn't have been for this thread, I probably would have passed it on by. Only thing I can find wrong with this is it has a very minor "dummy scratch".
These are the numbers on the box:
Product Code 108271
Spec. Ord 9048
My box has the 03 behind the "Features" category which is as follows
8SH FNS TDA 03
The 03 is in a little different spot than the pictured box in this thread, but I'm pretty sure that is signifies the same thing. Am I wrong? Serial number is MJF1xxx.
Thanks 18DAI for the sharing your knowledge.
I happened to be browsing for 10mm's (I have a bad addiction to 10mm), but happened to see this and noticed the 03 on the box. If it wouldn't have been for this thread, I probably would have passed it on by. Only thing I can find wrong with this is it has a very minor "dummy scratch".
These are the numbers on the box:
Product Code 108271
Spec. Ord 9048
My box has the 03 behind the "Features" category which is as follows
8SH FNS TDA 03
The 03 is in a little different spot than the pictured box in this thread, but I'm pretty sure that is signifies the same thing. Am I wrong? Serial number is MJF1xxx.
Thanks 18DAI for the sharing your knowledge.
Congrats on your new 4506-1 dash 3 ahoss79!! 
The indicators seem to be all there. 03 on the box, 1999 build date. That MJF serial prefix is one I've not seen before.
S&W sometimes "saved" blocks of serial numbers. I've no idea what their method for doing this is. I do know that it can result in serial prefixes being used on 1999 production guns as well as 2004 production guns as seen with the TDA prefix.
A member who picked up a nice 4506-1 - which appeared to be a 4506-1 (R4) dash 3 - has PM'd me that he called S&W and they told him that his 4506-1 was a revision three. Not revision 4. He called a second time and was told the same thing. But his box shows an 03 in the proper location. His serial prefix is near that of some known 4506-1 (R4) dash 3's as well.
So, you can see that this whole thing is a bit confusing sometimes and difficult to track accurately. It does prove one thing, never say never with S&W.
Regards 18DAI
The indicators seem to be all there. 03 on the box, 1999 build date. That MJF serial prefix is one I've not seen before.
S&W sometimes "saved" blocks of serial numbers. I've no idea what their method for doing this is. I do know that it can result in serial prefixes being used on 1999 production guns as well as 2004 production guns as seen with the TDA prefix.
A member who picked up a nice 4506-1 - which appeared to be a 4506-1 (R4) dash 3 - has PM'd me that he called S&W and they told him that his 4506-1 was a revision three. Not revision 4. He called a second time and was told the same thing. But his box shows an 03 in the proper location. His serial prefix is near that of some known 4506-1 (R4) dash 3's as well.
So, you can see that this whole thing is a bit confusing sometimes and difficult to track accurately. It does prove one thing, never say never with S&W.
Regards 18DAI
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Thanks for the great information, and congrats on these pistols!
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I hope I can recall the info correctly.
I purchased a brand new 4506-1 at a TX cop shop around 1998. It was very smooth and accurate shooter. I used it a short time as a duty weapon.
As many know me....I could not leave well enough alone and I sent it to SW PC for a duty action job.
This PC DA trigger was a dream. It was better than my both my CQB factory triggers.
I sold it to a family friend to buy a CQB.
I am not sure if he still has it.
He usually does not get rid of stuff.
I purchased a brand new 4506-1 at a TX cop shop around 1998. It was very smooth and accurate shooter. I used it a short time as a duty weapon.
As many know me....I could not leave well enough alone and I sent it to SW PC for a duty action job.
This PC DA trigger was a dream. It was better than my both my CQB factory triggers.
I sold it to a family friend to buy a CQB.
I am not sure if he still has it.
He usually does not get rid of stuff.
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acco40
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Just for reference purposes, I picked-up a 4506 box off e-bay for my used 4506 and what was on the end label?
Product Code: 103728
** Special ** 03
Spec Ord: 7292
S/N VZT2008
Product Code: 103728
** Special ** 03
Spec Ord: 7292
S/N VZT2008
Outrider
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Ban on high capacity "boxes"
As the old saying goes, "Boxes don't kill people...People kill boxes..."
(Or something like that...)
Now if you can just find the contents...
As the old saying goes, "Boxes don't kill people...People kill boxes..."
(Or something like that...)
Now if you can just find the contents...
acco40
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acco40
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For all you Dash-3 fans, fleabay has a Smith & Wesson Model 4506 Factory Hard Plastic Pistol Handgun S&W Case for sale. The label list Model 4506 Rev 03 for a VJL prefix.
kihnspiracy
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According to this thread, mine is an R3 version with factory adjustable tritium sights. The sights were dead when I got it. The box it came in, was just a generic Smith plastic case. No markings of any kind. The slide is currently at Trijicon getting relamped. I can wait to get it back and shoot it.
acco40
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Robertson Trading Post on your favorite auction site had been listing some very nice Dash-3's, case and all, prefix TDP, that came form a local sheriff's department. I just checked a little while ago and both have been sold, but keep your eyes open for possibly more.
acco40
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Another TDP prefix is available at Robertson Trading Post.
The more expensive of the two will be mine next month. I put it on layaway.
acco40
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New to Me 4506-1 Dash 3
Just received my Dash 3 from Robertson Trading Post. The pistol looks brand new and came with everything from the factory. They must have a slew of them because new ones keep popping-up.
Just received my Dash 3 from Robertson Trading Post. The pistol looks brand new and came with everything from the factory. They must have a slew of them because new ones keep popping-up.
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