alde
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CDNN has brand new 4566's in blackened stainless on sale for $599 with night sights. I wish I had the money
. The item number is #SMI148670.
. The item number is #SMI148670.
ALERT-Brand new 4566's at CDNN
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handgunner356
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I believe these guns are actually about 10-years old, ask what the fired case date is. S&W released some of these last year that they had held on to for some reason.
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alde
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Yes, they are NIB but old stock.
Pondhill
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Still a great pistol!
novalty
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I believe that is the decocker only model, with the text that reads something like: Caution: The decocking lever automatically returns to the ready to fire position."
In searching for the text on Gunbroker under "4566" I found a 4566STW that has the year 2006 printed on the slide. Has anyone else seen that before?
Here is the pictures of the text (MODS: if this is not allowed please feel free to remove, just posted for conversation sake.)
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Is this a good deal? I have been looking for 3rd gen smiths, don't really like the blackened melonite but who knows.
That's kind of hoaky to have anything subscribed on a pistol. Information like that should be in the owner's manual and shouldn't be mimicked on the slide or frames. Mine has nothing but 45 Tactical Smith & Wesson on the left side and nothing on the right. My serial number is BDXxxxx.
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Question?
Is this CDNN S&W 4566
DA/SA?
Stainless Frame?
Stainless Slide?
Manual Safety?
Manual Decocker?
Is this CDNN S&W 4566
DA/SA?
Stainless Frame?
Stainless Slide?
Manual Safety?
Manual Decocker?
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No, the blame lies with JURIES made up of lay-people who award large sums of money when people basically have negligent accidents caused by their own inept handling of firearms, fans, table saws, and other items that are safe if used properly and according to the directions. Blame the juries. The juries made up of lay people could shut it down by "just saying no." If they did, the lawyers would not bring the lawsuits as there would be no profit in doing so, since the lawyers get a "contingent fee" - a percentage of the winnings. No winnings, no fee.
So true. If the judges and juries wouldn't award big bucks, then the cases would not be brought. Also, we like to blame the lawyers but keep in ind it isn't the lawyer that sues it is the client. Why do we resent "greedy" lawyers and not greedy plaintiffs?
Also, keep in mind that when a gun company gets sued there is sometimes a political motivation (and funding) behind the suit.
S&W is not the only gun maker to plaster warnings on the gun. If the warning really offends it can be scrubbed off and the gun refinished. Try that with a Ruger or beretta.
Back on topic, I think $599 for a NIB 4566 with night sights is a good deal, but also not a steal, esp since those night sights are probably near the end of their life.
Ambulance chasers are every bit at fault. Ever see those low-bid television commercials where they try and make people believe they will get BIG money if the just come visit with that law firm? Every cog that makes the machine work is responsible for the machine. It's real easy to hide behind the "I was just doing my job" excuse.
Although I do agree that juries share in the blame.
Good price on a great duty.......or range pistol. I have one of these I purchased privately last year, for a bit more than what CDNN is asking for them.
Melonited stainless steel, decock only, with three mags. RJF serial prefix. Mine has the laser etched warning on the right side of the slide.
Two versions of how these came to be. One - verified, is a law enforcement agency in New England had an order done. The other unverified story is these are overuns from a US Marshal service order.
Either way, they are dependable good looking 4566's. Regards 18DAI
Melonited stainless steel, decock only, with three mags. RJF serial prefix. Mine has the laser etched warning on the right side of the slide.
Two versions of how these came to be. One - verified, is a law enforcement agency in New England had an order done. The other unverified story is these are overuns from a US Marshal service order.
Either way, they are dependable good looking 4566's. Regards 18DAI
It holds up OK. Not as well as HK or Glock melonite treatments.....in my experience.
After about five months of carry and shooting around 1000 rounds, it is slightly worn on the decock paddles and the high edges on the slide. Not bad, but worn none the less. The flats and frame show no wear. Great pistol. I wanted one for years and stumbled into mine on another board.
The night sight vials will probably need replacing if these 4566's are from the same batch as mine. Mine were dated 99 and were dim. Visible - but not as bright as new. Regards 18DAI.
After about five months of carry and shooting around 1000 rounds, it is slightly worn on the decock paddles and the high edges on the slide. Not bad, but worn none the less. The flats and frame show no wear. Great pistol. I wanted one for years and stumbled into mine on another board.
The night sight vials will probably need replacing if these 4566's are from the same batch as mine. Mine were dated 99 and were dim. Visible - but not as bright as new. Regards 18DAI.
Wee Hooker
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Nice gun. Nice price. However, if they are 10 yr "old stock" as mentioned, I would imagine that the night sights are getting pretty dim.
Scotter260
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Weren't people wetting themselves over these a year or two ago and I think 356handgunner was moving them in the $800+ range and folks were happy to pay it, now they're $200 cheaper and no one's bought one?
I checked their most recent catalog and don't see them listed, do we know if they've still got any?
I checked their most recent catalog and don't see them listed, do we know if they've still got any?
I guess if you really want a brand new gun that's not a bad deal. That's about the same price as a M&P Pro. I bought mine about a six months ago in lightly used condition for a couple of hundred bucks less. Regular stainless finish.
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They are probably newly assembled from old stock. Someone here bought 5904 from Lew Horton and test fired casings were from sometime in 2010. Item Detail
In my experience this pistol is superior to any M&P I've shot or seen. M&P's are over priced for what they are IMO. All metal construction with a nice trigger, durable, reliable and accurate. Unlike the M&P, these melonite 4566's also look good! 
Comparing them to the plastic fantastic is apples and oranges.
I called this AM to order one as a back up to the one I already have. Sold out!
If S&W would make them in a scandium frame, melonite finish and add a Briley bushing, I'd buy two. I know an agency or two that would buy them as well. No need to give the agency them for free either.
Regards 18DAI.
Comparing them to the plastic fantastic is apples and oranges.I called this AM to order one as a back up to the one I already have. Sold out!
If S&W would make them in a scandium frame, melonite finish and add a Briley bushing, I'd buy two. I know an agency or two that would buy them as well. No need to give the agency them for free either.
Regards 18DAI.
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