Anyone use one?
Opinions?
Jimmy
Opinions?
Jimmy
Model 4566
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OP
Anyone use one?
Opinions?
Jimmy
Opinions?
Jimmy
haycreek
Member
IMHO the is not a better 45 ACP pistol. I have used the 4566 for years. I have other 45 ACP handguns, and others, and there are many very good handguns, just as good. I have found that the 4566 has been 100% reliable for me, and I trust it more than a good 1911. My 4566 sleeps beside me, an travels with me often. A good choice.
OP
Hi:
Is the Model 4566 an all stainless steel weapon?
In the past I had a Model 4516 as an "Off Duty" and a Model 4506 as a service weapon. I did not care for the Model 4516 because of the weight and balance.
Thanks,
Jimmy
Is the Model 4566 an all stainless steel weapon?
In the past I had a Model 4516 as an "Off Duty" and a Model 4506 as a service weapon. I did not care for the Model 4516 because of the weight and balance.
Thanks,
Jimmy
Z
Zebulon
Yes jimmy...the 4566 is all steel like the 4506....and yep, it's heavy....
Zeb
CTPete
Member
I use both the 4566 and the 4563 (alloy version of the 4566).
Not a finer defensive out there.
Not a finer defensive out there.
Tim Nagel
US Veteran
I have a S&W 4506 45acp, wouldn't trade or sell for anything! 100% reliable and sits by my bed along with taking on walks! Good holster makes all the difference!
FirebirdV8
Member
While I don't have a 4566, I do have the 1066 (10mm version of the same gun). It has proven perfectly reliable and accurate. I would have no problem with trusting a 4566.
Carried a 4566/4563TSW guns for a few years, used one or both in IDPA a couple of years, and really like the size/balance of the guns. Had one that had a barrel/frame fit problem but S&W fixed it quick. Absolute, total reliability.
Bullman
Member
I carried one as a duty gun before they made me switch to a plastic fantastic. The 4566 was my last "my choice" duty gun. Still have it, still love it. I am looking for a 4516 to go with it and my CS 45.
Z
Zebulon
Gone but not forgotten....great guns....Zeb
Centenniel
Member
I used a 4506 for 11 years as a duty pistol. We traded for 4566 TSW pistols and I found them just as good. I believe the 4500 series guns were among the best duty pistols ever made.
I've got a 4566 that's a nightstand gun. It is a wonderful weapon. Bought as a used LEO gun, I've put over a thousand rounds through it of all kinds, target, defense ammo, and handloads. It's never had a hiccup and shoots point of aim. The only drawback is weight and size for carry, but I like it so much that I went and got a 457 to carry. I shoot it almost as well as the 4566. I'll never sell either gun.
Jon96
Member
I sold my two 1911s after I picked up my 4566. I only wish the mags were as inexpensive
G-ManBart
Member
I had a 4566 when they were pretty new. I bought mine as a police demo that appeared virtually unfired. It was $399 back in 1991.
It was very reliable and I put thousands of rounds through it, but it was too heavy to be a comfortable carry gun all day, every day. If I'm going to carry that much weight I want higher capacity or a 1911 as I'm not the biggest fan of traditional double action autos.
Still, the quality and reliability was great so if it's not too heavy for you it's a solid choice. R,
It was very reliable and I put thousands of rounds through it, but it was too heavy to be a comfortable carry gun all day, every day. If I'm going to carry that much weight I want higher capacity or a 1911 as I'm not the biggest fan of traditional double action autos.
Still, the quality and reliability was great so if it's not too heavy for you it's a solid choice. R,
Don't forget about the 4563 if you think the 66 is too heavy. Here's my (unfired) 4563TSW.
The Watchman
Member
What was the difference between a 4566TSW and the 4563TSW ? Here is my 4566TSW looks the same, maybe specs?
The Watchman
Member
Thank you and now looking at the picture of the 4563 you can see that frame difference.
I appreciate it
I appreciate it
bobbyjack
Member
Look in this forums classified adds I just bought three of the black follower 8 round with the retangular impressed feed lips ,for 65.00 shipped!Originally posted by Jon96:
I sold my two 1911s after I picked up my 4566. I only wish the mags were as inexpensive
Bob
Jon96
Member
Originally posted by bobbyjack:
Look in this forums classified adds I just bought three of the black follower 8 round with the retangular impressed feed lips ,for 65.00 shipped!Originally posted by Jon96:
I sold my two 1911s after I picked up my 4566. I only wish the mags were as inexpensive
Bob
Thanks for looking out Bob. I will take a look.
And why not... a pic of my 4566
bobbyjack
Member
Originally posted by Jon96:
Originally posted by bobbyjack:
Look in this forums classified adds I just bought three of the black follower 8 round with the retangular impressed feed lips ,for 65.00 shipped!Originally posted by Jon96:
I sold my two 1911s after I picked up my 4566. I only wish the mags were as inexpensive
Bob
Thanks for looking out Bob. I will take a look.
And why not... a pic of my 4566
What does the warning on your slide mean? My 4566 on decock does nothing(trigger just moves)if you were to work the slide while on decock it will drop the hammer on the FP block. You will have to manually move the lever up to use the pistol.
Does yours go auto in to fire mode from decock?
Bob
Jon96
Member
Hi Bob,
It is simply just a decocker. It does not act as a safety because it will return to the fire position after the hammer is decocked.
It is simply just a decocker. It does not act as a safety because it will return to the fire position after the hammer is decocked.
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