My history with the 4563TSW

[Jeppo]

18,

As always, your posts are a joy to read.

About "revolver guys" and triggers...

We have a mutual friend (who's been too overwhelmed with work recently to post much here) who is very much a revolver shooter. Once he collected (he prefers the word "accumulated") one or more of every S&W revolver ever made (ok, so that's maybe a small exaggeration), he began vacuuming up 3rd Gens.

A couple years ago, he generously offered me a recently purchased 6904. When I asked why he would unload such a nice gun (and one he'd apparently been excited to find), he explained that he recognized he prefers DAO because each trigger pull remains "revolver-like". It would be interesting to see how your young colleagues improve (or don't) if they only shot revolvers or DAO for a period of time. I'd like to believe that 2019 dedicated ONLY to my 66-1 helped me, at least a bit.

If I bring a 39-2 over to the range, do you think you could convince them all to shoot it? That might be entertaining.

 

[18DAI]

Jeppo they view revolvers as archaic. When they heard, from long time members who stopped to welcome me back, that I shot and at one time carried revolvers, they were in shock. "Cap n ball?" They joked. These young guys have no use for revolvers. And despite what I read on this board, neither does anyone else in the buying public.

But thanks for the offer! And YES it would help them if they had the desire to try one.

Very kind of you to offer the 39-2. And hilarity would probably ensue. But since it "only" holds 8+1, I'm afraid it would also be a non starter. Even the guy, besides me, who carries a TDA pistol, will NOT carry a single stack. I am the only one with a single stack gun. And the only one with a 45 too. But thank you for the generous offer!

I'm working all day tomorrow. Stop on by! Regards 18DAI

 

[NCBeagle]

18,

A couple years ago, he generously offered me a recently purchased 6904. When I asked why he would unload such a nice gun (and one he'd apparently been excited to find), he explained that he recognized he prefers DAO because each trigger pull remains "revolver-like".

Responding to 18DAI: What an awesome find. Great thread.

Responding to Jeppo: I remember that 6904. Glad it has a good home. You've accumulated a broad collection of third-gens to keep it company.

 

[Jeppo]

Not giving up so easily

Very kind of you to offer the 39-2. And hilarity would probably ensue. But since it "only" holds 8+1, I'm afraid it would also be a non starter. Even the guy, besides me, who carries a TDA pistol, will NOT carry a single stack. I am the only one with a single stack gun. And the only one with a 45 too. But thank you for the generous offer!

You know me. I'm nothing if not persistent. If it's gotta be a double stack and capacity is the name of the game...

how 'bout a 30+1 Model 59?

 

[fuzzymcnab]

Hey 18DAI,

Can you tell me more about this?

"PS : The same fellow also owned and told me about a handful of Melonited 4506-1s. Made up as LE sales samples. He also owned one of those. Which I also begged him to sell or trade me! "

A buddy of mine has a gun marked 4506 he bought new, that might be melonite. Is there a way to determine this via serial number or product code? He has the box.
Thanks, fuzzy

 

[18DAI]

fuzzymcnab, sorry, but that right there is all he told me. A "handful" which IIRC was the same term he used when telling me about the 4503s.

So, I would assume the same or a similar amount produced. Just Melonited 4506-1s. All black. Forged hammers and triggers, again, IIRC. Wish I knew more. I believe he said they were made up as LE sales samples. For LE reps to show to agencies, to generate interest/orders. None were ordered AFAIK.

This guy was the real deal. He worked at S&W at a high level, for quite awhile. He had some VERY interesting guns that he purchased before he left. Regards 18DAI

 

[fuzzymcnab]

18DAI,
Man I could sit and talk to a guy like that all day. The stories must be fascinating.
Thanks for the response. I will have my buddy verify the forged hammers and triggers for starters. Maybe we will never know.
fuzzy