Anyone here USING 3rd gens?

[prochi2k]

I have no problem packing my 5906 in a Bianchi IWB. It's different when it's warmer, I usually have a more compact edc.

 

[Big Cholla]

Right now, I am in the 'winter carry' mode so I have the Model 6946 in an IWB holster and under a light jacket. When it warms up a little, I will go back to my Model 3913 which has been slightly modified. I usually carry one extra magazine, but feel less compelled to do so with the 6946.

 

[j38]

A CS9 with TercGen grips occasionally. A very ergonomic package with enough kick to count.

Jerry

 

[boingboing]

Update: Here she (4566TSW) is with new shoes on and together with her cousins in a family photo of the 3rd gen collection (so far).

Woah, hold on a second.....where did you find a stainless, .45 TSW with a machined rail?

 

[vigil617]

Update: Here she (4566TSW) is with new shoes on and together with her cousins in a family photo of the 3rd gen collection (so far).

Totally sweet, 03Hemi! Stainless finish with integral rail 4566TSW in an anniversary edition for the Fresno County Sheriff's Office! I don't remember ever seeing one, much less anything else in a stainless integral rail Smith 45ACP. You scored on that one!

 

[18DAI]

Beautiful integral rail 4566TSW 03hemi! Congrats!

Are those Nills grips on it? I need to get a set of those for my Melonite 4566s. Regards 18DAI

 

[03hemi]

Woah, hold on a second.....where did you find a stainless, .45 TSW with a machined rail?

Did this blind squirrel just find an acorn?
I got it at one of my gun dealers and it came with an original S&W blue box marked FRESNO Sheriffs Office...unfortunately the armorer just started grabbing guns and didn't match any pairs (understandably) plus 7 mags.
They're not Nill grips, but KDS from Turkey.
So how rare is the stainless integral rail 4566, I wasn't aware it was a "thing?"
The box has a cut-out for what looks like a plaque or something, but I can't find it.
I knew the Fresno was somewhat a rare bird when I did a search for it and not much would come up, but I don't now any production numbers.

 

[18DAI]

Yea, I'd say you found an acorn!

Very scarce pistol. There were a batch made as sales samples, back around the time the CHP made its buy of 4006TSWs with integral rail.

And IIRC, Fresno County and another CA Agency purchased some. Not a gun you come across often. At all! Congrats on a nice score! Regards 18DAI

 

[03hemi]

Yea, I'd say you found an acorn!

Very scarce pistol. There were a batch made as sales samples, back around the time the CHP made its buy of 4006TSWs with integral rail.

And IIRC, Fresno County and another CA Agency purchased some. Not a gun you come across often. At all! Congrats on a nice score! Regards 18DAI

Nice to hear!
Hey, I'm putting a value on all my guns for a rider on my insurance coverage for my home owners so what do you think that gun "could" bring on the open market?
Thanks 18.

 

[18DAI]

Well......I'm not a collector, just an end user. I would expect to pay $950 to $1000+, locally, for an integral rail, stainless 4566TSW. With box/docs/3 mags. A little less without those extras.

Hope that helps. Regards 18DAI

 

[03hemi]

Well......I'm not a collector, just an end user. I would expect to pay $950 to $1000+, locally, for an integral rail, stainless 4566TSW. With box/docs/3 mags. A little less without those extras.

Hope that helps. Regards 18DAI

Yes it does, appreciate the feedback. Definitely more than I anticipated, I just need to know an approximation for "replacement cost" and if I can show scarcity that helps.
Thank you.

 

[GaryS]

I don't think I've ever suggested this before, but that 4566 might be worth the $75.00 for a Jinks letter.

It's a beauty of a firearm and and a rare variation. The only mention in the SCSW is that WVSP bought some, but nothing about any other department.

 

[snw19_357]

I never leave home without it!

 

[03hemi]

I don't think I've ever suggested this before, but that 4566 might be worth the $75.00 for a Jinks letter.

It's a beauty of a firearm and and a rare variation. The only mention in the SCSW is that WVSP bought some, but nothing about any other department.

Considering what I paid for it, $75.00 bucks would be well worth it. Do I go to S&W for that? There's nothing on line about the Fresno 4566's worth mentioning.

 

[03hemi]

Okay, silly question: you are talking 3RD Gen S&W. What generation are my 39-2's???

I may be wrong, please correct me if I am, but I believe the 39's were the first gens RoadRat.

 

[mk70ss]

My 559 does nightstand duty at our place and gets shot regularly

 

[GaryS]

Smith & Wesson Collectors Association

Considering what I paid for it, $75.00 bucks would be well worth it. Do I go to S&W for that? There's nothing on line about the Fresno 4566's worth mentioning.

 

[Road Rat]

03hemi, thanks. I know nothing of "generations" so just thought I would ask!

 

[03hemi]

Hey Road Rat, fwiw. The 3rds gens were the last of the all steel or steel and aluminum autos they made for main production before going to the Tupperwear guns they crank out now, that's one of the reasons they're so coveted. The 39's and 59's are highly regarded and very desirable too. The 39 was the first American production pistol to use the Walther style slide mounted de-cocker Sig is famous for, but Walther did it first.

 

[TNZ71]

Okay, silly question: you are talking 3RD Gen S&W. What generation are my 39-2's???

Same as the 59