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[T.Webb]

Is there a site with pictures and descriptions of all the different S&W pistols?

For a newbie regarding S&W pistols, all the model numbers really get confusing.

 

[KurtC]

I made up this list a few years ago. It is for the 4-digit pistols, known as the 3rd Generation. Newer models will have TSW at the end, if production of that model continued.

The list does not include the 3-digit Performance Center, Economy Line or 2nd Generation pistols. You really need to get a copy of SCSW to see everything.

10xx 10mm
22xx .22 rimfire
39xx 9mm single stack
40xx .40 caliber
45xx .45 caliber
59xx 9mm double stack full size
69xx 9mm double stack compact

xx0x TDA full size
xx1x TDA compact
xx2x Frame decocker full size
xx3x Frame decocker compact
xx4x DAO full size
xx5x DAO compact
xx6x TDA mid size
xx7x Frame decocker mid size
xx8x DAO mid size
xx9x Non standard combination

xxx3 Alloy frame silver
xxx4 Alloy frame black
xxx5 Steel frame blue
xxx6 Stainless steel frame
xxx7 Non standard combination

Not all number combination were produced, and some were only made in limited numbers.

 

[T.Webb]

So, my 4566 is a .45 cal (obviously), mid size (What does TDA stand for??) with a stainless steel frame. Thanks a lot.

 

[m9x18]

TDA - Traditional Double Action.

 

[GJH77]

S & W Handgun Descriptions

This was a good website for this S & W information, as well as a lot of other firearms.

Modern Firearms - Handguns - S&W pistols

 

[T.Webb]

I made up this list a few years ago. It is for the 4-digit pistols, known as the 3rd Generation. Newer models will have TSW at the end, if production of that model continued.

The list does not include the 3-digit Performance Center, Economy Line or 2nd Generation pistols. You really need to get a copy of SCSW to see everything.

10xx 10mm
22xx .22 rimfire
39xx 9mm single stack
40xx .40 caliber
45xx .45 caliber
59xx 9mm double stack full size
69xx 9mm double stack compact

xx0x TDA full size
xx1x TDA compact
xx2x Frame decocker full size
xx3x Frame decocker compact
xx4x DAO full size
xx5x DAO compact
xx6x TDA mid size
xx7x Frame decocker mid size
xx8x DAO mid size
xx9x Non standard combination

xxx3 Alloy frame silver
xxx4 Alloy frame black
xxx5 Steel frame blue
xxx6 Stainless steel frame
xxx7 Non standard combination

Not all number combination were produced, and some were only made in limited numbers.

This should be posted somewhere, as a sticky!!

 

[rock doc]

The Rosetta Stone!!! Great list, Kurt.

 

[calynn]

Nice! That makes things a little more clear to me. Thanks!