Smith & Wesson 4566 questions

Smith & Wesson 4566 questions

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Hey y'all,
Just a couple o' questions about my new 'pretty' .45

Anyone know if the sights are adjustable for elevation?

Anyone carry this bad boy concealed or can recommend a holster for such (specific to this model)?

Thanks in advance!

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No, the stock "fixed" sights are fixed! The 4566 is an awesome .45 auto, IMO one of the best pistols every produced by S&W, but its awfully heavy, and bulky for ccw work. Thats why S&W produced the same pistol in an alloy framed version, with light rail.

It was called the 4563 TSW.

Anyone know if the sights are adjustable for elevation?

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As previously answered. No they are not.

I carried a similar 4567 for many years. If you intend on trying that, I would suggest a really good... wide belt, and really good leather.

Great gun!

The pictures I'm seeing of this model all show a Novak type of fixed sight, not an adjustable. The rear sight can be moved sideways (windage) by loosening a set screw and pushing in the appropriate direction. But for elevation you would have to change the sight for one of a different height.
Have you actually shot it yet? It might surprise you and actually hit to point of aim.

There is one at my LGS

right now for $450. I am awfully tempted at that price but I just picked up a 645 from the same store.

If you like the 645 you will love the 4566.

$450 is a good price for a 4566 in good condition. They are tack driving accurate and boringly reliable. They look good doing all that too in contrast to current tupperware guns.

The 8 round S&W 45XX mags with yellow and black followers will all work in the 4566. I only use the black ones in my for serious carry 4566 pistol. They were the last and "best" design.

Let us know how it shoots!

Does anyone know if the S&W4566 needs to have a magazine with a yellow follower or if similar mags for other models will fit?

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All S&W 8 round magazines work well in my gun. 645 metal follower included.

Charles