S&W 4046
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Stu454
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It's a double action only in .40S&W caliber. Stainless steel frame and slide. Weighs about 38oz. 10 or 11 round magazine. No double-strike capability (if the round is a dud, you can't pull the trigger again without racking the slide and resetting the trigger; kind of like a Glock or an M&P). Produced '91-'99.
A good, solid .40 service pistol.
According to the Standard Catalog, there are only about seven variations. All of the above info is from the Standard Catalog.
Hope this helps!
A good, solid .40 service pistol.
According to the Standard Catalog, there are only about seven variations. All of the above info is from the Standard Catalog.
Hope this helps!
Stevie
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Lube up the trigger mechanism with some 'Break-free' oil will help the trigger mechanism smooth up.
Dot_mdb
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I own a 4046. It is a police surplus pistol in exceptionally good shape. Mine has been 100% reliable. I think that it is a very fine design but not every shooter will be happy with it. The trigger is about 10 pounds but is relatively short and very smooth, at least on mine.
A revolver shooter would feel right at home with the trigger because it is an even better trigger than is found on a good revolver. The gun conceals pretty well and can be carried, but after a while the 38 ounces can start to get a little heavy. I find it is ok up to about 8 hours and I don't think I would want to carry it every day.
Bill
A revolver shooter would feel right at home with the trigger because it is an even better trigger than is found on a good revolver. The gun conceals pretty well and can be carried, but after a while the 38 ounces can start to get a little heavy. I find it is ok up to about 8 hours and I don't think I would want to carry it every day.
Bill
Stevie
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Yep..big sturdy pistols. The 'hi-cap' mags are only 11 shot...so the old PC 10 shot mags ain't much of a handicap.
I can recall only one failure of any sort from mine...and it was a failure to extract with some old funky reloads. never an issue before or since.
Mine is a police trade too..and has a set of night sites already installed...Think mine is a 1990 or 91 made pistol. A quality piece of hardware.
I can recall only one failure of any sort from mine...and it was a failure to extract with some old funky reloads. never an issue before or since.
Mine is a police trade too..and has a set of night sites already installed...Think mine is a 1990 or 91 made pistol. A quality piece of hardware.
Big Mike
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I have the 4043 and 4044 which are essentially the same pistol only with alloy frames, not stainless like yours. Your 4046 should be a good shooter and last a long time. Enjoy!
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Old thread new question....
My LGS has two S&W 4046 pistols, they both have "Tactical 40" on the slide. The store says they were LEO trade in's... Both have the DAO trigger. I did'nt take pics at the time however they are in decent condition, no nics or scratches, just a lil' holster wear. They are both all stainless. I didnt ask what they were asking for. But the pistols got me curious. I dont own a full sized pistol & if the price is right I may consider one of these 4046 models. What would be a decent price for a used 4046?
My other choice was to buy a new M&P 9/40.
The main purpose of the pistol would be a combo of range, IDPA & home defense.
My LGS has two S&W 4046 pistols, they both have "Tactical 40" on the slide. The store says they were LEO trade in's... Both have the DAO trigger. I did'nt take pics at the time however they are in decent condition, no nics or scratches, just a lil' holster wear. They are both all stainless. I didnt ask what they were asking for. But the pistols got me curious. I dont own a full sized pistol & if the price is right I may consider one of these 4046 models. What would be a decent price for a used 4046?
My other choice was to buy a new M&P 9/40.
The main purpose of the pistol would be a combo of range, IDPA & home defense.
Arik
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A police trade in this area goes for $350 - $450 depending on condition and popularity. For instance a 45acp would be more popular, so would the tactical model and the DA/SA model. 40s&w in a 3rd gen S&W with a DAO trigger would be least popular but it is a TSW (Tactical S&W) which were built to tighter tolerances so I'd split the difference and say $400
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