4566 New In Box!

[Jaymo]

I've always preferred the Commander sized 1911s over the 5" model.
Also, I prefer the Commander sized S&W pistols over the 5" models.
Thus, I like the 39/59 series, and the 4566/4586/etc.

Just personal preference. The Commander size is more balanced looking.
Better balance of grip/barrel lengths.
I just don't like that extra damned 3/4" of barrel hanging out there on a 1911.

Then again, I'm not quite as in love with 1911s as I used to be.
Still like them a lot, just not above all others.

I have been infected with Wessonitis.

 

[LVSteve]

I've learned not to touch or handle a smith in a gun store. Because when I do it will not let me leave without it and is love at first sight.

That's me with Enfield rifles.

 

[loeman]

The problem with a NIB firearm is it won't be NIB if I get it, so it needs a better price than what they have.

I hear ya. I know that I paid more than I wanted but I also know that I will probably not get another chance at one that good. Here's why. I'm not a collector and therefore I have no collecting goals. I never buy new guns and I never shop online as I really need to see and handle what I'm putting my money into. I buy what interests me when I see it and the LGSs and pawn shops always have something interesting. I have banned myself from going to them from time to time. Also, I can't recall seeing a 4516 or a 4566 in any of the LGSs or pawn shops since I have been paying close attention to 3rd Gens over the past two years. I see plenty 4506s, 645s, 59XXs and even the occasional 40XXs. And finally I do plan to shoot this gun. However, I'm meticulous (maybe psychotic) about the care I take with my guns, and I'm confident I will be able to keep the 4566 looking new for a long, long time. That extra buck I paid is going to be forgotten about in a fairly short amount of time.