4596 / Lew Horton

[Capt'n. Chumbucket]

Perhaps one of the esteemed board members here could answer a question or direct me to a website;
Are ALL of the manufactured 4596 considered "Lew Horton" models or only some? I've seen pictures showing the model number on the pistol and I believe that some had rounded trigger guards while another had the squared off style. Is this possible?
Thanks,
The Capt.

 

[Capt'n. Chumbucket]

Perhaps one of the esteemed board members here could answer a question or direct me to a website;
Are ALL of the manufactured 4596 considered "Lew Horton" models or only some? I've seen pictures showing the model number on the pistol and I believe that some had rounded trigger guards while another had the squared off style. Is this possible?
Thanks,
The Capt.

 

[handgunner356]

All were Lew Hortons' with less than 500 made. All were on a 4506-1 frame so should be round guard only, although that doesn't keep someone from putting a 4516 slide on a full size frame.

 

[deereman]

Heres mine.Wish it was round.

 

[Zebulon]

I'm glad it's not! You own my Favorite S&W Auto on the Forum! All I've ever seen is the Squared trigger Guard versions......Zeb

 

[Capt'n. Chumbucket]

So I guess the 4596 can go either way ?

 

[18DAI]

All 4596's I've ever seen, excluding "homemade", were square guard as well. Regards 18DAI.

 

[Zebulon]

Deereman...how about some more pics of yours? C'mon, you know you want to......

Zeb

 

[Capt'n. Chumbucket]

Well, I purchased one on the net. After looking around it appears to be a fair deal. It does have the rounded trigger guard so I suppose it was "customized". Question how can I find what the maximum barrel pressure is ? It's suppose to have the 4516-1 slide assembly and I need to know if it will accept 230+P ammo
Thanks
The Capt'n.

 

[Aegis]

This gun should have no trouble handling 230+P ammo. Max pressure on a 45 is approx 21K 45acp is a low pressure round when compared to 40 10mm with pressures of 35K or more.Winchester Ranger SXT in +P moves at approx 950 fps.

 

[Capt'n. Chumbucket]

Originally posted by Aegis:
This gun should have no trouble handling 230+P ammo. Max pressure on a 45 is approx 21K 45acp is a low pressure round when compared to 40 10mm with pressures of 35K or more.Winchester Ranger SXT in +P moves at approx 950 fps.

This is the reason for my question. According to Winchester their 230 Ranger T has a pressure of 21,000 psi while the 230 Ranger T+P equals 23,000 psi.
It's right on the border line and I don't like the idea of tap dancing in a mine field !

 

[Zebulon]

Be sure to post pics of it...there aren't that many around. We'd love to see it! Zeb

 

[Aegis]

My Law Enf agency issues the SXT + P ammo in 9mm and 45acp. We can only use this ammo.(no exceptions) It is used with Beretta 92F HK 45 S&W 4506 series and now Sig 220. I don't think we would be using this ammo if there was a problem with the pressure of this round generates.

 

[Capt'n. Chumbucket]

Originally posted by Aegis:
My Law Enf agency issues the SXT + P ammo in 9mm and 45acp. We can only use this ammo.(no exceptions) It is used with Beretta 92F HK 45 S&W 4506 series and now Sig 220. I don't think we would be using this ammo if there was a problem with the pressure of this round generates.

Thanks for the input all.
The Capt'n.