S&W Model 4506 Question

[dgludwig]

My LGS has three "police trade-in" model 4506 pistols for sale that I would describe as being in very good condition. The finish on them is a little scuffed up and the grips are more than a little scuffed up. The agency's initials are neatly inscribed on the top of the pistol, directly in front of the rear sight. So what do you folks think a fair price would be on a used Model 4506 pistol in very good condition? Thanks for all inputs and opinions.

 

[18DAI]

Locally, 4506's in the condition you describe, would bring $450 to $500. Fine full size 45's that are hard to beat.......at any price.

Buy one, shoot it, love it! Mine are all good looking tack drivers with excellent triggers. Regards 18DAI

 

[dgludwig]

18DAI: Thanks for the info. The store is asking $399.99 each for two of them and $419.99 for one in slightly better condition. When dry-firing them in sa mode, I noticed that each one had a slight hitch or "click" at the beginning of the pull that could be felt before the pull was completed. Is this typical or characteristic of these pistols?

 

[squidsix]

Don't worry about that: We'll solve that for you in no time, but for now: RUN THE HECK OVER THERE AND BUY THEM BOTH.
If there's one you decide you don't want, you'll make money selling it here.
(PM me for trigger help)

 

[baxtersmith]

4506 is an excellent gun...you won't regret getting it.

 

[18DAI]

$399 or $419 is a steal for a nice 4506. I paid well more than that for each of my 4506-1's.

PM sent. Regards 18DAI

 

[gunblade]

Good price on a 4506 if you don't mind the former LE agency's markings on the slide.

 

[Ethang]

Are they no dash models with adjustable sights? If so I want one.

 

[Shaunogun]

4506 best 45 ever!

I paid $600 for mine here in Canada. Unmarked and in excellent condition. Wish I could get another one for the price your are looking at. Keep mine in present condition and shoot the hell out of the second.

 

[Aahzz]

At that price, buy at least one of them! I want a 4506 so badly....

 

[Dragon88]

I got mine for $321 earlier this year. Tactical store that didn't know what they had, just thought it was a beat up old dinosaur they wanted to move. It's a great pistol, kind of like a beefy 1911 with more safety features.

$400 is not bad at all. The trigger click can be fixed, replacement grips are like $18, and the scuff marks and LEO markings merely show honest duty use. I would snag one at that price!

 

[eshap2]

My LGS has three "police trade-in" model 4506 pistols for sale that I would describe as being in very good condition. The finish on them is a little scuffed up and the grips are more than a little scuffed up. The agency's initials are neatly inscribed on the top of the pistol, directly in front of the rear sight. So what do you folks think a fair price would be on a used Model 4506 pistol in very good condition? Thanks for all inputs and opinions.[/QU

NIB 550. EXC 475. V.G 400. GOOD 350. FAIR 300. POOR 250.
IMO, GRIPS COULD BE REPLACED. THE SCUFFING AND THE AGENCY INITIALS WOULD BOTHER ME BUT CAN HAVE IT REBLUED IF YOU DON'T MIND THE INITIALS.
GOOD LUCK

 

[Inspector-Callahan]

4506

Personally, for me I'd say $400 is what I would call a "fair" price for a gun as you describe. Not a steal, but not high by any means either. I say that because you have an ex duty gun that has unknown miles on it, noticeable finish wear and also indelible markings labeling it as an ex police gun. Each one of those factors knock the pricetag down quite a bit for me. YMMV....

IC

 

[dgludwig]

I'm still interested...

Personally, for me I'd say $400 is what I would call a "fair" price for a gun as you describe. Not a steal, but not high by any means either. I say that because you have an ex duty gun that has unknown miles on it, noticeable finish wear and also indelible markings labeling it as an ex police gun. Each one of those factors knock the pricetag down quite a bit for me. YMMV....

And the "indelible markings" don't exactly reflect a particularly quixotic le heritage, like, say, the Secret Service or the Border Patrol might convey. No, the letters "RCDW" neatly inscribed on the tops of the three pistols I'm looking at stand for the Richland County Dog Warden. Add that to the fact that the pistols don't come with boxes or papers or extra magazines and the price becomes a little less attractive. Still, I love Smith 3rd generation pistols and I really like pistols chambered in .45 ACP and the prices are "affordable"...

 

[vista461]

I got mine for $321 earlier this year. Tactical store that didn't know what they had, just thought it was a beat up old dinosaur they wanted to move. It's a great pistol, kind of like a beefy 1911 with more safety features.

For that price I could learn to like the square trigger guard.

 

[Gunhacker]

18DAI: Thanks for the info. The store is asking $399.99 each for two of them and $419.99 for one in slightly better condition. When dry-firing them in sa mode, I noticed that each one had a slight hitch or "click" at the beginning of the pull that could be felt before the pull was completed. Is this typical or characteristic of these pistols?

If all of them have that at the beginning of the pull, one of the following two possibilities exist.

A) They all need the trigger free play springs adjusted (easy to do), and it is a typical occurrence with 3rd gen pistols and not
limited to the 4506's.

B) The LE contract for the guns specifed them with no trigger free play spring installed on the drawbar, a not so easy to fix
requiring complete disassembly to remove the drawbar and rivet a spring on it. And those parts are getting difficult to get.

Do a search on "trigger free play spring" on this forum and you'll find lots of info, and what to check for.

If the spring is not installed, you'll need to decide whether or not you can live with it or are willing to go through the hassle of installing one or having one installed.

 

[ColColt]

I paid $509 for this one...22 years ago. It goes with this like a G17 goes with the 9mm. Too bad they're no longer made-both, that is.

 

[ltee]

I prefer the square trigger guard. It has more inside room. They should never have changed it.

 

[Dragon88]

For that price I could learn to like the square trigger guard.

I like the look of the square trigger guard personally. Also, the frame is stamped as a -1, so it's somewhat of a transitional gun as I understand. Great shooter, very accurate.

 

[vsp537]

I'm still looking for a 4506. Just something about them makes me smile. Til then, I have my 4505 to keep me company.