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[varoadking]

Anone here have one. Any pic's?

Lookin' at one - not sure it's worth the tarrif.

Thoughts?

TIA

 

[varoadking]

Anone here have one. Any pic's?

Lookin' at one - not sure it's worth the tarrif.

Thoughts?

TIA

 

[KurtC]

I have one of later models with the rail removed by the factory. The lock-up is as tight as any of the PC guns.

The pre-rail models have the chopped grip, which isn't for everyone. Make sure your hand fits before purchasing.

 

[norfdet]

Here is mine with my 1076 and my previously owned 1006;

I don't carry it nearly enough, Smith j-frames have spoiled me in the CCW area.

 

[varoadking]

The pre-rail models have the chopped grip, which isn't for everyone. Make sure your hand fits before purchasing.

That's what this one has, Kurt...made me wonder...

 

[KurtC]

Try your 4556 without the magazine inserted. That is what it sort of feels like. I found that with the short grip, I really need that pinky extension on the mag to control the gun for quick follow-up shots. If you have small hands, you might have enough of a purchase on the grip. My paws are large, and I didn't like the chopped grip at all.

 

[varoadking]

Try your 4556 without the magazine inserted.

That did it, Kurt...it's a no-go...

Thanks...

 

[KurtC]

It's really a shame S&W porked the puppy with that grip. The gun features the early DAO trigger along with the PC style full length rails. It could have been the perfect DAO 45.

 

[GrimJim]

If one does happen to have shorter fingers, it IS the perfect DAO .45. I did not keep the 4553's with the rail that I bought a few years ago, but I have kept all of the pre-rail 4553's.

Cheers,

GrimJim