New to me 4506 (R4) dash 3

[DoubleNickel]

I picked this up today. It would normally be a gun I would pass by, because I’m more into revolvers, but an outstanding series of threads by member 18DAI educated me to exactly how cool these are. I had to run back and grab it. No box but that’s OK with me.
His thread for reference can be found here:
https://smith-wessonforum.com/threads/4506-1-r4-dash-3.254358/

 

[Fastbolt]

Congrats.

I really miss talking with John (18DAI) on the phone.

 

[paddlingman]

Congratulations. My 4506(R4) dash 3 is probably my last-to-leave gun. Enjoy!

18DAI was a treasure of a human being and we were blessed to share in his knowledge, humor and insight. He touched many, myself included.

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[03hemi]

18DAI was certainly the "go to guy" on all things 3rd gen.
Just wondering what you paid for yours in today's market, care to share?
Paid $550~ for mine in 99% condition with all the goodies you see a few years back.

 

[Yendor357]

Wow that’s nice.
I wish I had gotten the adjustable sighted version.
Mine shoots best with 185 and 200 JHPs.

 

[Frank Black]

I picked this up today. It would normally be a gun I would pass by, because I’m more into revolvers, but an outstanding series of threads by member 18DAI educated me to exactly how cool these are. I had to run back and grab it. No box but that’s OK with me.
His thread for reference can be found here:
https://smith-wessonforum.com/threads/4506-1-r4-dash-3.254358/

That’s the two-lasered line model with S&W’s proprietary adjustable target sight. It’ll make a solid range gun for target shooting.

The carry models had the fixed rear Novak sights, either 3 white dot or Trijicons. These were the duty-use and EDC 4506s.

My gun is from the “last of the last” run of three lasered line 4506s (no dash anything) in the early 2000s. Ex-LE gun out of Missouri. Great shooter.