WVPSC 4566TSW

[nitmr26]

I recently came across a Smith & Wesson dealer that had a listing for former West Virginia Public Service Commission 4566TSW pistols. According to the dealer, the WVPSC purchased 83 pistols on the same contract the WVSP used to purchase their 4566TSWs.

The WVPSC pistols have an integral rail, tritium sights, decocking (only) lever, and Melonite finish. The left side of the slide is marked with "Smith & Wesson, Houlton, ME U.S.A". The right side of the slide has no markings.

I purchased a "new" (never issued) and a lightly used pistol. Both pistols arrived in a serialized S&W box with a spare magazine, the owner's manual, safety lock, and shell casing from when it was test fired. The "new" pistol looks like it was just delivered from the factory. The lightly used pistol was in excellent condition. About the only noticeable wear was to the right side of the grip. I swapped the grip with an extra I had, and you would be hard pressed to find any evidence that this pistol spent any time in a holster.

 

[Dparker]

Great find! I have a NIB one of those as well! Congratulations ��������

Cheers!!!
David

 

[ACEd]

I recently came across a Smith & Wesson dealer that had a listing for former West Virginia Public Service Commission 4566TSW pistols. According to the dealer, the WVPSC purchased 83 pistols on the same contract the WVSP used to purchase their 4566TSWs.

The WVPSC pistols have an integral rail, tritium sights, decocking (only) lever, and Melonite finish. The left side of the slide is marked with "Smith & Wesson, Houlton, ME U.S.A". The right side of the slide has no markings.

I purchased a "new" (never issued) and a lightly used pistol. Both pistols arrived in a serialized S&W box with a spare magazine, the owner's manual, safety lock, and shell casing from when it was test fired. The "new" pistol looks like it was just delivered from the factory. The lightly used pistol was in excellent condition. About the only noticeable wear was to the right side of the grip. I swapped the grip with an extra I had, and you would be hard pressed to find any evidence that this pistol spent any time in a holster.

I only have one picture for now. I'll take and post a few more when I have better light tomorrow.

You bought 2 - any more out there? Price?

 

[nitmr26]

You bought 2 - any more out there? Price?

I bought two: one "new", one previously issued. The selling dealer still has them listed on his website. Firearms (Unrestricted) Archives | West Virginia Law Enforcement Distributors. I am not affiliated with the dealer in any way. I'm just a satisfied customer.

 

[Ringerman69]

I bought two: one "new", one previously issued. The selling dealer still has them listed on his website. Firearms (Unrestricted) Archives | West Virginia Law Enforcement Distributors. I am not affiliated with the dealer in any way. I'm just a satisfied customer.

Thank you very much for the info!

 

[ACEd]

I bought two: one "new", one previously issued. The selling dealer still has them listed on his website. Firearms (Unrestricted) Archives | West Virginia Law Enforcement Distributors. I am not affiliated with the dealer in any way. I'm just a satisfied customer.

They still have a few but going fast to forum members per sales guy they expect to be gone by end of weekend.

 

[Ben-Kenobi]

They still have a few but going fast to forum members per sales guy they expect to be gone by end of weekend.

Did you actually talk to someone at the store? I'm surprised they're open on Good Friday. I'd love one but do you have to be a retired LEO?

 

[roninsan]

If you go to the sight, click on the pistol picture, they tell you the requirements, retired LEO, military etc.

 

[grimace406]

I bought a pair of these similar to the OP. These are not restricted to LEO or retired military, they are available to regular folks.

 

[ACEd]

Did you actually talk to someone at the store? I'm surprised they're open on Good Friday. I'd love one but do you have to be a retired LEO?

Store was open. They have both Restricted and Unrestricted guns. The 4566TSW are unrestricted.

 

[Ben-Kenobi]

Thanks for all the information gents. Being in Canada complicates things as we don't have the same laws. If they agreed to a sale I could have it sent to a FFL in Arizona who handles imports into Canada. Then after they perform the transfer of registration of the pistol to me with the RCMP and my provincial firearms office they ship it to me. This could take up to two months before I'd see it. I wish it were simpler.

 

[Redcoat3340]

Very, very nice. (I'd do one but have 4566TSW in stainless...not sure I need another.)
Thanks for showing us and another gracias for sharing the source.

 

[nitmr26]

Very, very nice. (I'd do one but have 4566TSW in stainless...not sure I need another.)

There's always room for one more...

Thanks for showing us and another gracias for sharing the source.

I'm always happy to help fellow enthusiasts. I hope all who wanted one were able to order one.

When I paid for my order last week, the shop mentioned that they had two used WV State Police 4566TSWs. The salesman mentioned that they showed a bit more wear than the WVPSC TSWs and were priced slightly higher.

 

[swolff]

I grabbed a used version as well. I am quite excited to get this one. I have a regular 4566 but I always wanted a railed TSW version or a WV state police model. For the price the WVSP command, this is was an excellent option. My is due at my FFL thursday/friday

 

[nitmr26]

I grabbed a used version as well. I am quite excited to get this one. I have a regular 4566 but I always wanted a railed TSW version or a WV state police model. For the price the WVSP command, this is was an excellent option. My is due at my FFL thursday/friday

I'm glad you were able to get one. I hope it's good condition.

If your 4566 needs a new grip, Midway has new OEM straight and curved 45XX grips in stock for <$20.

Curved Grip

Straight Grip

 

[pbramlett]

They still have unissued and used 4566s as of this am. In honor of @18DAI I got one of each. After wanting a WVSP for years I'm very grateful to the OP @nitmr26 for posting this.

I hope some other forum members are able to get some too.

All the best,

 

[skjos]

Thank you nitmr26 for the heads-up; I was able to get a peak of my used 4566TSW at the FFL today, a new grip and a little cleaning and it will be good as new. I am surprised there are any left, after seeing my pistol in the store, a couple of guys searched for "West Virginia Law Enforcement Distributors" to try and get an order in.

18DAI did give his stamp of approval on these "unmarked" 4566TSW pistols. (see post #25 and #34): 4566TSW WVSP

Here's my pistol, glamor shots will have to wait until I get it home and cleaned up in a few weeks.

 

[cnette01]

I placed my order this morning for a used one. The distributor said he has about 9 used ones, 1 new unissued, and 1 like new (not issued but has minor defect) left for sale. If you want one, better call them ASAP! Can't wait to get mine! All you enablers are killing my gun fund!

 

[rainyknight]

Called this afternoon, they still had some used ones and I hope I get one. We will see what happens and what they say. The gentleman I spoke with said they were way behind and I wouldn't hear from them till Monday at the earliest.

 

[ACEd]

They are closed Sat Sun - reopen Mon, so you should be OK unless they have unfilled orders as of closing time Friday - may not get choice though