S&W 4576 vs 4566

[GMAN224]

Dear members, which gun would be a better buy? more reliable, more accurate, easier to carry concealed. Let"s have a disscusion from members who own one or the other Thanks for contributing.

 

[cbroth]

I like the 4576, but I've always had a thing for the S&W with frame mounted decocker. Would go nice with my 1026 and 1076.

 

[Aegis]

I have a 4566, excellent gun. I also have a 4526, frame decocker. The 4566 would be easier find and probably more reasonably priced. There were not that many 4576's produced. Bottom line you really can't go wrong with either one.

 

[Checkman]

I own the 4586 and I like it. Very smooth, no hammer spur to snag on clothing, DAO, but the action is very easy to work with.

 

[handgunner356]

They would pretty much be equal on all counts, the lack of the slide mounted safety on the '76 really the only differance. Both require a good holster and are heavy for everyday carry.

 

[Have gun-will travel]

Last year I stumbled across a 4576 and could not resist buying it.I also have a 4516 ,a 4566 and a 4506 .All 3 were my duty weapons at the PD . I purchased a 1076 also which was a new in the box Raleigh,NC PD gun that was never issued.I stole that one $400.I really like the frame mounted decockers which to me are easier to manipulate than the slide mounted one.

 

[RufusG]

They would pretty much be equal on all counts,.

You apparently have never seen "Spinal Tap". The 4567 is obviously 1 more than the 4566!

Edited to add; Thought we were talking about the 4567, must be dyslexic. Well then, the 4576 is ten more than the 4566!