4513/4516

[JEM]

Anyone know why these are so scarce,was the production low? I cannot find very many/

 

[Two Guns]

It seems the people that own them like to keep them.

 

[Forsmithers]

What two guns said.

Bought this one in 2004. It was like new, with the box and four magazines. Needless to say, she's a keeper!

 

[Martya]

It seems the people that own them like to keep them.

Yep, this^^^

 

[andrewb70]

I stumbled across a 4516-2 at my local range. It was the only stainless gun in the consignment case among a sea of black polymer. It caught my attention right away and after doing some reading I bought it the next day for $475. I think I did very well and I LOVE...I mean love it...I have a friend with a very nice Sig 1911 Commander and I'll take the 4516-2 over it, every time!

I think they are hard to come by because people that own them don't particularly want to get rid of them.

One topic that I rarely see addressed here is trigger reset. I don't know if this is true for 1st or 2nd gen S&Ws, but the trigger rest on the 3rd gen S&Ws is amazing. After shooting my 4516, my XDm and my CZ 75 feel crude and unrefined.

Andrew

 

[squidsix]

I have one. No chance in it changing hands any time soon.
I have never, ever, seen one on a shelf for sale.

 

[marsco]

I just got to pick up my 4516-1 two days ago , can't wait to shoot it.
Had to give $500 for it here in california LBNIB plus extras mags ,holster, springs ,wilson oversized mag release .just ordered a spurred hammer and extra barrel for it. california gets a lower case c for a reason
Just made a deal for a 4006 and am trying to make a deal for a 1006 which really seem to go for top dollar here . I have no need for the 40 or the 10mm as I am a .45 guy but want makes up for need I love all steel guns
My steel S&W collection Is just getting started

 

[Fishslayer]

I have one. No chance in it changing hands any time soon.
I have never, ever, seen one on a shelf for sale.

I know about one 4536 that's gonna change hands the 28th.

 

[Aden67]

Anyone know why these are so scarce,was the production low? I cannot find very many/

You get one...you tend to keep it. Love mine...and it will be going to my 7-year old when it is time. Top is the big brother 645 transitional and the 4516-1 on the bottom.

 

[Reggie Dunlop]

I was lucky enough to find a pair of NIB 4513TSWs in August of '09. Bought them both, sold one to a member here and kept the other, I will never part with it. Very sweet shooter.

 

[1911heaven]

They are sweet shooters and like everyone said when you find one snatch it up because it won't be there long.I was actually interested in a model 457 and when the guy behind the counter went to put back the 457 I bent down and saw this one crammed in the corner out of sight for the same price as the abused 457 at $379.Added a spur hammer and replaced the trigger play spring and she runs like a champ.Get questions and compliments on it at the range-they are fine weapons of yesteryear and funny thing is there are so many articles on how 1911's with short barrels are not reliable-I'd bet my life on this one