Melonite 4566

[18DAI]

Well this melonite 4566 was exactly as the seller described. Like new. I am hard pressed to see where it was fired at all.

The trigger is superb, better than my PC CQB, for me. The night sights still glow. My serial was RJF311X.

I'll try to get by the range this weekend and post a range report next week. Regards 18DAI.

 

[Catshooter]

18,

Excellent, sounds like a winner. I love it when the seller doesn't lie. I just picked up a second model .455 and the seller negleted to mention that the bore was perfect! Let us know how she shoots.


Cat

 

[mbinky]

Got mine!!!! I was checking out KTP's used guns last week and they had a 4566 "blackened" listed for $545, NS, box and three magazines. I emailed and asked if it was a factory Melonite gun, and they told me no. The S/N was only a few off from the ones posted here, so I called them and had them do a 7 day hold for me until I got home (travel a lot for work). Well, I walked in there today, "Black Friday", and when they brought it over - bingo, Melonite! I looked at it a bit and said "yup, this is the one", and promptly told them to get the adoption papers ready

It is a little dirty, the finish is almost perfect, even the grips are hardly scratched. The S/N on the box dosen't match the gun though, it is 20 numbers off. Oh well. This is my third Third Gen Smith. I have a Melonite Colorado State Patrol 4006 and a standatrd 5906. I like the Melonite. I just need to find a Melonite 5906, and sell the other one!

 

[novalty]

mbinky, I saw that melonite 4566 in KTP when I was there a couple weeks ago. Looked in nice shape, congrats on the purchase.

 

[18DAI]

Congrats mbinky! How does it shoot?

Mine is a tack driver with Ranger T. Dumps all nine into one ragged hole at 15 yards. My new favorite 3rd gen pistol. Enjoy yours! Regards 18DAI.

 

[Dogmann]

Can you guys post pics on this old thread ?...

 

[Lumpyboy]

I have been looking for a 10XX series (I am in MA so we have the dreaded AG roster) but happened to stumble on a 4566 melonite NIB so had to get it. It was as advertised. It is one of the batch of RJF31XX serial #s. Came in today. What a nice piece. Look forward to comparing it to my SS p220. If anyone has any further tidbits of knowledge about this model please feel free to provide it. This thread, together with searches I did for "4566 melonite" turned up quite a bit of interesting reading. Seems like those who have them really like them.

 

[Glump]

Got mine!!!! I was checking out KTP's used guns last week and they had a 4566 "blackened" listed for $545, NS, box and three magazines. I emailed and asked if it was a factory Melonite gun, and they told me no. The S/N was only a few off from the ones posted here, so I called them and had them do a 7 day hold for me until I got home (travel a lot for work). Well, I walked in there today, "Black Friday", and when they brought it over - bingo, Melonite! I looked at it a bit and said "yup, this is the one", and promptly told them to get the adoption papers ready

It is a little dirty, the finish is almost perfect, even the grips are hardly scratched. The S/N on the box dosen't match the gun though, it is 20 numbers off. Oh well. This is my third Third Gen Smith. I have a Melonite Colorado State Patrol 4006 and a standatrd 5906. I like the Melonite. I just need to find a Melonite 5906, and sell the other one!

Mbinky,
Either you traded your 4566 in at KTP and I bought it. Or I happened to purchase a different 4566 with a box that is 20 digits off.
If you still have yours we might want to trade boxes.

I'm betting you traded yours in though.

Nice handgun...seems well kept.

 

[mbinky]

Mbinky,
Either you traded your 4566 in at KTP and I bought it. Or I happened to purchase a different 4566 with a box that is 20 digits off.
If you still have yours we might want to trade boxes.

I'm betting you traded yours in though.

Nice handgun...seems well kept.

Wow! So KTP had another one? I still have mine! You'll enjoy it!

 

[Glump]

...Fired it for the first time today

Now I have to clean it...

Mbinky, I sent you a PM about the box number. Im willing to do a trade if we have each others box.