scored my pocket thunder!

[Doogy]

First off, I want to say thanks again to the forum for the warm welcome, and the help along the way deciding on 3rd generation models. I narrowed things down, and set out to find a clean 4516-2

Tonight I returned from dinner to find that I won this very clean example for $400 on auctionarms. What I'm truly amazed with is just how reasonably priced these guns are. The fact that you can get a very high quality all stainless .45, from a major manufacturer for this price is mind boggling. I really can't wait to get it in my mitts and fire off some range ammo through it.

Thanks again for all your help guys!

Doug

 

[Doogy]

First off, I want to say thanks again to the forum for the warm welcome, and the help along the way deciding on 3rd generation models. I narrowed things down, and set out to find a clean 4516-2

Tonight I returned from dinner to find that I won this very clean example for $400 on auctionarms. What I'm truly amazed with is just how reasonably priced these guns are. The fact that you can get a very high quality all stainless .45, from a major manufacturer for this price is mind boggling. I really can't wait to get it in my mitts and fire off some range ammo through it.

Thanks again for all your help guys!

Doug

 

[Doogy]

 

[Dot_mdb]

Nice gun!

Bill

 

[conn ak]

One of the best guns S&W has ever made, my opinion. A work of art.

 

[sw44spl]

I love mine.you will find it is a very accurate gun and handles well.good score enjoy

 

[BIG DOG]

Very Fine pistol. I love mine!
I have a 4516-1 that is a US Marshal Bicentenial Edition #350 of 500
This isnt a great pic but I will post it.
G

 

[Doogy]

thanks guys! I'm really looking forward to it. I'm excited about having a very high quality .45 compact that should stand up to a ton of round due to it's all stainless construction.

Now to find a very good choice for home defense ammo. I called Corbon yesterday, and talk to one of their factory guys. They suggested 180 grain EXT, as the expasion is great and the recoil is light.

Doug

 

[ronftw]

That is one nice weapon!!! Now I'm not gonna rest till I find one too!

 

[4864]

Welcome Doogy.

Very nice choice. My main carry gun is a 4516-1 and I love it. Mine is very much like yours condition wise and I too was happy to pay about $400.00 for it. The 4516 is a great gun, as are all the 4500 S&W Pistols. I have mine loaded up with Federal 230 Grain Hydra-Shoks.

Enjoy your 4516-2 when you get it. You will be very pleased.

 

[681ismyfavorite]

Tonight I returned from dinner to find that I won this very clean example for $400 on auctionarms.

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