I hate "should I get it" posts, but....

[dajonga]

A LGS has a clean 4506 for $300. I think only 1 mag, no box, no frills.

Is there any advantage, or disadvantage, concerning this gun vs. a 1911? I have shot my brother's $1200 Kimber. Yes, it was incredibly nice, but I cannot justify that kind of coin for a range toy. A real basic 1911 would run me around $500, so I am thinking that buying the 4506 is a no brainer.

I think I just answered my own question. Sorry.

ps..He also had a S&W 60 2" for $250. I should probably buy both?

 

[FPrice]

Buy BOTH!

'nuff said.

 

[nocents]

A 4506 for $300?.......I didn't know there was such a thing

 

[spistols]

Hell yes!!!!

 

[BC38]

A LGS has a clean 4506 for $300. I think only 1 mag, no box, no frills...

...I am thinking that buying the 4506 is a no brainer.

...He also had a S&W 60 2" for $250. I should probably buy both?

For $550 I wouldn't have walked out without both of them - and if I did I'd be getting my booty back there as fast as possible. The M60 in decent shape would go for about that much around here...

 

[Vividia]

Hmmmmm....there is a 4506-1 for sale here locally, and I am trying to resist it since I already have a 4566. The price is $450 and I am finding THAT hard to resist, if I had been in your shoes three hunnert dolla bills woulda have jumped out of my pocket so fast ole Ben's hair woulda been flying.

 

[dajonga]

Alright, alright...twist my arm. I will head over in the a.m. and buy both. This is a new shop that I visited today for the first time. I should mention that I DID buy the 6" Ruger Blackhawk .357 they had for $200.

I guess 3 handguns in 2 days can be justified. It's not like I am buying **** guns.

 

[Vividia]

Hehe and I just checked the cash in my gun jar and I think it might just put it in my wallet tomorrow just in case I might accidentally try to get hold of the guy selling the 4506 here....

Post pix when you get them home - you are getting a twofer in my book!

 

[dajonga]

Will do on pics, although I live in the PRNJ, and must suffer under the "one gun a month" law here.

I can take delivery of the Ruger on June 18.

The 2 smiths will come home with me in July and August (assuming I get to them before someone else)

God, I hate this state.

 

[Silversmok3]

A 4506 for $300?.......I didn't know there was such a thing

Better check the label and make sure that's not €300 Euros or British Pounds!

 

[GaryS]

I'd buy the two Smiths. $250.00 for the Model 60 is a pretty decent price and I think $300.00 for the 4506 is a very good price.

You'll love taking that 4506 to the range. I love shooting my 5906, although it would be a bear to carry. But, that's a different story.

 

[Rustyt1953]

Unless that 4506 is like a jail house watch (guts removed), grab it.

 

[TercGen]

That's an insane deal for a 4506, hopefully you wind up with it!

Comparing my 4566 to the Kimber I used to own, the S&W will have a higher bore axis and a different trigger & safety system to get used to, but should be much more reliable with all types of ammo. My Kimber Ultra 3" was very finicky about defensive ammo, so I sold it and bought a few S&W 3rd Gen 45's. Problem solved.

*Also, the 4506 has better all-around safety features than a 1911, IMO. The best thing is that you can load/unload the gun with the safety engaged.

 

[BC38]

Will do on pics, although I live in the PRNJ, and must suffer under the "one gun a month" law here.

I can take delivery of the Ruger on June 18.

The 2 smiths will come home with me in July and August (assuming I get to them before someone else)

God, I hate this state.

Those 3 guns for $750?!? I was about to say how jealous I was - until I saw that a) you live in Jersey and b) they limit you to only 1 handgun a month. That SUX! I guess I understand why your handgun prices are so low - the state won't hardly let people buy them!

Seriously though, if they are all in 90% or better condition, in my neck of the woods, those 3 guns would bring a MINIMUM of $350 each if you wanted to price them cheap to move 'em quick. If you were willing to hold out a little longer for the right buyers, probably closer to $1500.

But the state wouldn't stop you buying all 3 at the same time if you wanted, and that's probably why our prices are so much higher around here...

 

[Shorty 45 MK2]

Congrats on hopefully your soon to be newest! Those are some very good deals on three fine handguns.

 

[dajonga]

GOT 'EM!!! No pics yet.

In the PRNJ, we can beg the State Police for a one gun a month exemption, which I will be doing. It will take about a month to get permission, which beats having to wait 2.5 months for the guns.

Thanks for enabling my addiction, fellas!

 

[JJEH]

GOT 'EM!!! No pics yet.

Congrats on your new purchase

 

[M29since14]

Thanks for enabling my addiction, fellas!

Never a problem around here. Someone is always willing to help.

Those are two nice handguns for a very fair price, if all is well with them mechanically and cosmetically. A 4506 is not a 1911 and some will say + to that and some will say -, but even the naysayers ought to agree a 4506 in good shape for $300 is a pretty nice price.

 

[deanodog]

I'll take three of each for that price. Congrats on your find.

 

[gmborkovic]

I was tempted to post a snide remark, but Im not going to. At our disposal is the best research engine anywhere. Dont be afraid to buy some books and spend a little time educating yourself. There is not a member of this Forum that has not rolled the dice on the purchase of a gun. We have all kicked ourselves for passing on a gun or just paying a little bit to much. So What. Its all part of learning. Mike 2796