Advantages of TSW over Standard

[novalty]

Of the two you have to choose from, I'd forget the $25 difference and get the one that's talking to you. I have both in 9mm and I can't tell a difference in accuracy, or my lack of it.

This thread I started last year, and have since bought and sold the 4566TSW. It was added to the thread index for reference on the comparison of TSW versus non-TSW models.

 

[justsumstuff]

question about slide markings

If looking at a TSW, check the electro pencil marking on the frame, slide, and barrel to be sure they still match. This "fitting" is one of the major advantages of the TSW.
Disregard all this. I checked again and while there are some apparent assembly #'s on the inside of the slide, they aren't what I thought they were.

I have a 3953TSW. Will you elaborate on where the markings are located? I can't find any markings on the slide or frame. Thanks!

 

[epj]

I have a 3953TSW. Will you elaborate on where the markings are located? I can't find any markings on the slide or frame. Thanks!

Sorry, as I edited the post, please disregard. My 5906 non-TSW has some matching marks on all the major pieces, but they are probably from an armory. My 4566TSW has some numbers stamped on the inside of the frame, but after looking further they aren't what I thought they were. Just a confused old man...........

 

[Palmetto Sharpshooter]

Someone needs to post a photographic comparison for those of us that aren't good readers.

 

[vista461]

...and for those of us that are just photo lovers

 

[Punisher102]

Anyone know how to post a PDF file? I got one from a fellow member that talks about the TSW differences, but I cant get a PDF loaded.

 

[pedropcola]

Are you happy to see me or is that a LadySmith in your pocket? I must admit I am not man enough to carry one, I do love my non TSW 3913 though.

 

[MK86FCC]

First - I despise that idiotic rail. I've had it removed off every TSW pistol I own. Even if one subscribes to the theory that hanging lights off handguns is a good idea - I do not - there are very few lights made that go on that S&W TSW rail.

Yeah, that's gonna have to go off my 5906, too.

ALL my TSW 45's shot low. Yes, you can order lower front sights to correct this - what a hassle. My non TSW 45's do not shoot low with 230 grain 45. They hit POA strait out of the box.

Interesting. I'm seeing this quite pronounced in my 3913TSW, and to a lesser extent with the 5906TSW. I'd been taking it for granted it was me... Hhmmm.

 

[GaryS]

Interesting. I'm seeing this quite pronounced in my 3913TSW, and to a lesser extent with the 5906TSW. I'd been taking it for granted it was me... Hhmmm.

That makes two of us. I thought it was me, but I guess not. I'll have to take both of my 3913's to the range and do a comparison.

 

[Lost Lake]

That said - I prefer the non TSW S&W 45's for carry/range guns.

What a difference three years can make!

Isn't your favorite carry gun now a 4513TSW?

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[18DAI]

Yes Lost Lake, the 4513TSW V1, 6-round mag, without rail, IS currently my favorite carry gun. And since the addition of Novak Low Mount Night sights, it shoots to POA with 230 grain ammunition.

But they didn't make an eqivalent light weight, aluminum frame, compact 45 in the standard production line. Only the slightly larger 457 which was part of the value line pistols

The standard production 4566 in my holster is STILL my duty gun, carried daily, and I've no intention of switching out to a 4566TSW.........unless I find a fairly priced WVSP melonite 4566TSW......with decock only and spurless hammer...........nah...maybe not.

Really can't beat a 4566 standard or TSW for a mid size 45 duty gun. Regards 18DAI