S&W 3566 4 1/4 Inch #28

[torbo]

In the last couple of days I've been "kicking a tire" over whether or not to part with my 3566. At the very least I'm looking to gather some idea of what a current, real world, value might be on this firearm as I haven't seen much on them lately. Any feedback you can provide would be much appreciated....to help along, here are some pictures. It has paperwork, original box and 2 x 12 round mags - my understanding is as part of the Stocking Dealer program there were less than 100 of them made in this caliber.

 

[XPman]

Yep, I would be interested as well in the prices, as I have a pair in the 3.5" bbl. length with consecutive SNs under 100... I've had mine since 94, but have not had any info on them, sorry that I can't help as I have no idea what they might be worth... I only know I gave around $1,700 for the pair NIB...

Have a good one...XPman...

 

[torbo]

Yep, I would be interested as well in the prices, as I have a pair in the 3.5" bbl. length with consecutive SNs under 100... I've had mine since 94, but have not had any info on them, sorry that I can't help as I have no idea what they might be worth... I only know I gave around $1,700 for the pair NIB...

Have a good one...XPman...

Thanks! Good looking set! I have the Stocking Dealer paperwork that goes with the model I have, but, of course that was from 1993 and doesn't put much on value. In looking it up in the 2012 Firearms Reference Guide there is only a short blip on the gun with no numbers.

 

[Smee78]

Torbo, that is an awsome rear sight on your gun, do you know who made it? Factory?

 

[torbo]

Torbo, that is an awsome rear sight on your gun, do you know who made it? Factory?

The gun is all original from the Factory (PC), I'm not sure if S&W is the actual manufacturer of the sight, or, if they sourced it from another for the gun - there are no markings on the sight as for make...I did just upload the Factory Paperwork showing this model as the Stocking Dealer, if you want to contact S&W it might help in asking after the sight.

 

[WNC Seabee]

Torbo, that is an awsome rear sight on your gun, do you know who made it? Factory?

looks a lot like an LPA sight.

 

[torbo]

looks a lot like an LPA sight.

I pulled out the hardcopy of my paperwork just now and looked on the back...you are correct - "LPA Adjustable Micrometer Click" - is what's listed on the specs. Apologies, I was looked at my scanned version at first just showing the front.

 

[XPman]

Thanks! Good looking set! I have the Stocking Dealer paperwork that goes with the model I have, but, of course that was from 1993 and doesn't put much on value. In looking it up in the 2012 Firearms Reference Guide there is only a short blip on the gun with no numbers.

I don't know what kind of papers they are but I have the papers that have on the front "Product Profile" and on the back has "Specifications", it lists my sights as Front/Rear-Novack LoMount combat which are different than yours... It also states on the front that mine are personal carry size pistols... My receipt was also in the box and I bought mine 1-28-94 and gave $1,557.50 + $128.49 tax for a total of $1,685.99 for the pair... SNs PCY-0057 & PCY-0058...
I think I am just going to shoot the heck out of mine and enjoy them as much as I can...lol...
Being an accuracy shooter I have not had an interest in this type pistol, but I have about quit the accuracy game and just shoot for fun lately, so I have been playing with the semi-autos a bit and pretty much enjoy it...
A lot of difference goin from 24 & 42x scopes to short open sights, especially with 75 YO eyes, I think I am doing it bassackwards...lol...
Have a good one...XPman...

 

[torbo]

I don't know what kind of papers they are but I have the papers that have on the front "Product Profile" and on the back has "Specifications", it lists my sights as Front/Rear-Novack LoMount combat which are different than yours... It also states on the front that mine are personal carry size pistols... My receipt was also in the box and I bought mine 1-28-94 and gave $1,557.50 + $128.49 tax for a total of $1,685.99 for the pair... SNs PCY-0057 & PCY-0058...
I think I am just going to shoot the heck out of mine and enjoy them as much as I can...lol...
Being an accuracy shooter I have not had an interest in this type pistol, but I have about quit the accuracy game and just shoot for fun lately, so I have been playing with the semi-autos a bit and pretty much enjoy it...
A lot of difference goin from 24 & 42x scopes to short open sights, especially with 75 YO eyes, I think I am doing it bassackwards...lol...
Have a good one...XPman...

Yes, those look very similar to my PC9 - which is a two tone, 9 mm compact from the Performance Center...in fact, other than material/weight, they look pretty darn close. My PC9 has the Novack sights as well.

 

[CALREB]

Ive seen those stocking dealer guns before ,but in .40 cal. I have some of the compact 9s and a shorty forty. But they are all alloy frame.
If I had a 356 gun, I would hustle it off to the P/C and have it fitted with an extra 9mm barrel for cheaper shooting. With the all steel frame those would make a easy shooting 9. Just a thought. Nice guns guys, good luck. bob

 

[Rock185]

I saw a .356 like yours at a gunshow, 3-4 years ago now. Very clean, but don't think it had the box and paperwork. They were asking $600.00 for it. If it had been a 9MM I'd have snapped it up. If I had a.356, and didn't really need to sell it, I suspect I'd do what CALREB suggested. I passed on a 9MM version, advertised as NIB, here in Arizona several months ago. I believe that one sold for approx. $1200.00 +tax, from a shop. I was working on another hobby/gun project at the time, or I'd have bought that NIB 9MM one...

 

[XPman]

If I had a 356 gun, I would hustle it off to the P/C and have it fitted with an extra 9mm barrel for cheaper shooting. With the all steel frame those would make a easy shooting 9. Just a thought. Nice guns guys, good luck. bob

I could be wrong, but I really don't think that is necesary as I have shot one of mine with my hand loads (Starline 356 brass/6.2 gr. Univ./124 gr. GDHPs/Win. primers) and all went perfect for the box of 50 I shot... Then I tried Std. 115 gr. FMJ winchester 9mms and it would just barley lay them out for the 1st 25, then out of the next 25 I had 2 or 3 to SP... I did shoot a couple with the small inner recoil spring removed and it threw them about where my 356 handloads went...
I now have on hand 10 boxes of 9x21 Fiocchi w/123 gr. FMJs @ (Adv.)1280 fps which I think will operate fine with both springs in, I will say more after I range check them, but I fully expect all to go well... Since they are only (1/2 mm) .0196" or 1/64+" short I foresee no problem with the length, or power to operate...
Of course that is just my opinion, I will listen to others...
Have a good one...XPman...

 

[torbo]

I could be wrong, but I really don't think that is necesary as I have shot one of mine with my hand loads (Starline 356 brass/6.2 gr. Univ./124 gr. GDHPs/Win. primers) and all went perfect for the box of 50 I shot... Then I tried Std. 115 gr. FMJ winchester 9mms and it would just barley lay them out for the 1st 25, then out of the next 25 I had 2 or 3 to SP... I did shoot a couple with the small inner recoil spring removed and it threw them about where my 356 handloads went...
I now have on hand 10 boxes of 9x21 Fiocchi w/123 gr. FMJs @ (Adv.)1280 fps which I think will operate fine with both springs in, I will say more after I range check them, but I fully expect all to go well... Since they are only (1/2 mm) .0196" or 1/64+" short I foresee no problem with the length, or power to operate...
Of course that is just my opinion, I will listen to others...
Have a good one...XPman...

I have been reading a bit online today regarding the 9x21 ammo and it seems that it will work fine in the 356 TSW guns...there was an auction online of the 5 inch Limited version of this gun where the seller specifically mentions speaking with Smith and Wesson about 9x21 ammo and they confirmed for the seller it would work...I may give them a ring to confirm myself to be safe. Now I just have to nail down if I keep this and shoot it, or, move forward with selling it - in 19+ years I have not shot it and I'm at that point where I want to, or, just move on to another firearm. Unfortunately, it really is a great gun all around - look, feel, finish, etc.

 

[XPman]

I know exactly what you mean torbo, I kept both mine unfired till a couple of months ago... I had sat on my rear and had no idea the ammo had went south... I still feel they are worth their price as shooters if not much collecter value, I like'em and will shoot'em... At my age a lil fun is worth more than a lil money anyway...lol...
I do have 5 boxes of Fed. Fac. ammo and 450 of my hand loaded Starline brass cartridges, and 500 pcs new Starline brass...
Have a good one...XPman...

 

[Smee78]

Torbo,

Thanks for the second look on that sight, I am now on the hunt.

 

[coiler666]

Sure is a slick looking pistol sir....clean as a whistle Thanx fer sharing it!Mike

 

[XPman]

BTW Torbo-I have now shot a 50 rd. box of Fiocchi 9x21s 123 gr. FMJ @ Adv. 1280 fps Vel. out of mine and you couldn't ask for better function w/both springs... I got them from Cheaper than Dirt, 10 boxes + S&H was +/- $200... It has also shot Std. 9mm 115 gr. Lugers, but functions better with the inner spring removed, I would only use them as cheap range practice rounds...
Have a good one...XPman...

 

[torbo]

Torbo,

Thanks for the second look on that sight, I am now on the hunt.

Not a problem! I never really paid much attention to it, as silly as that sounds, until you asked...then I noticed that indeed it is a really nice sight!

 

[torbo]

Sure is a slick looking pistol sir....clean as a whistle Thanx fer sharing it!Mike

Thank you! I guess I can't bring myself to shoot it yet as its in darn near perfect shape...even though I do have ammo - reloads and Federal Factory, along with defensive rounds. So it sits there looking pretty and I take it out and stare at it a bit, trying to make a decision. It has such a nice weight and balance to it as well. Maybe I should flip a coin!

 

[torbo]

BTW Torbo-I have now shot a 50 rd. box of Fiocchi 9x21s 123 gr. FMJ @ Adv. 1280 fps Vel. out of mine and you couldn't ask for better function w/both springs... I got them from Cheaper than Dirt, 10 boxes + S&H was +/- $200... It has also shot Std. 9mm 115 gr. Lugers, but functions better with the inner spring removed, I would only use them as cheap range practice rounds...
Have a good one...XPman...

One of these days I may look into that on my end, recently I got caught up in some stuff and have been a bit busy. But, thank you for letting me know how it works!