Opinions on the Smith and Wesson 4006?

[MikePGS]

Hello. I was at a gun show today and a dealer had a NIB S&W 4006 for $489 (I might be able to talk him down a bit). I've recently been interested in S&W 3rd gen guns mostly due to a fellow THRer telling me about them. Do any of you have any experience with this particular gun? I mostly want it for a range/HD gun but would occasionally carry it (yes, I know its a brick). Any good or bad reports on it would be greatly appreciated.

 

[thebaldguy]

They are very good accurate and reliable pistols. They were some of the last generation of the all metal frame pistols made by S & W. Many law enforcement agencies used the 4006 over the years.

I think it's a good price on a good pistol. They cost a lot more new years ago. Go for it.

 

[John Wayne]

I'd look around for a police-trade in. I saw some at a gun show recently going for $300and up with 2 mags and night sights. Granted, they were beat up and the night sights probably had a year or so of use left in them, but they should still be solid shooters.

That's not a bad price for a NIB gun, but you should be able to find a used one for much cheaper since there's not much of a market for the 4006 any more.

 

[Fremmer]

I own the 411 (which is the matte finish & aluminum frame version), and I really like it. A good, solid, full-sized gun. Completely reliable with all of the different ammo I've put through it. $489 for NIB 4006 is a good deal. Buy it.

 

[Runningman]

NIB S&W 4006 for $489. I would have jumped on it for that price. I have one of the early production S&W 4006 with adjustable sights. Probably only have about 800 - 1000 rounds thru mine. But it has never jammed, used it for a night stand gun for years.

They are a bit to heavy for my taste to carry, but as HD or range pistol they are excellent.

My local dealer gets used 3rd generation S&W in as trade in sometimes and sells them for $450 on up depending on the model and condition. They don't last long from what I have seen.

 

[Jubjub]

Police trade-ins for $315 plus shipping and transfer.

http://www.summitgunbroker.com/S_W_4006_NS.html

 

[SwampWolf]

A really great but vastly under-rated pistol and a good price for a nib one. The plus side for buying new would be the lifetime warranty-though some say that S&W will honor service for defective used pistols.

 

[speedy396]

My 4006 is very accurate, reliable, and easy to shoot, but it is a brick. $489 seems steep even for NIB given the market. For a few dollars more, you have your pick of the latest Glock, XD, or M&P in any caliber with hi-cap mags and would be IMO a better carry piece. I would hold out for a used one at a better price point since they are built like tanks.