S&W third gen pics

[eng23ine]

4506-1

 

[Storm]

Does anyone have a link that lists out all of the S&W autoloaders?
Specifically, I want to see what model #'s are alloy frames.
Any help would be appreciated!

Not that I know of. This is somewhat helpful: http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg01-e.htm

The most complete work is the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson by Supica and Nahas, a book that I highly recommend for anyone interested in these guns. Money well spent.

 

[geronimo509]

Can the 4506's safety be changed to function like the 1911??

 

[Tom Fury]

No. But check out the PC 945's.
Cheers, TF

 

[monkyboy1975]

Does anybody think the value of the 3rd Gens will go up? I have a 4043 that I love but can't hit anything with it. ( still trying to get used to that DAO trigger) Still trying to decide to hang on to it and work with it, or find something DA/SA that I know I can shoot well.

 

[PX15]

Here's my latest 3rd gen acquisition, a CS45 (on left in photo), to be a companion to the slightly smaller CS9..








Jesse

 

[22lr]

@ monkyboy1975
Id buy it from you for the right price.

Price will probably stay rather low for a while. Im guessing if it ever does rise again it will be because people start looking for a gun that preforms instead of just look good on paper (Ok Ok im a little biased).

 

[Jbabbler]

The gun stores around here are flooded with Police Surplus 3rd Gens from Atlanta PD (.40) and Gwinnett PD (9mm) in the $300-$400 range. Last week my buddy bought a Tactical 4006 40 S&W for $350.00. It has Atlanta Police engraved on the frame. It looked like an "unissued" piece too as it didn't even have holster wear or a scratch to be seen anywhere on it. When I went back up there to grab one like his all they had left were some obviously well-used specimens but they said they get 20 per week in various conditions.

I do wonder about carrying a gun with ATLANTA POLICE engraved on it. That would be a strange topic to bring up with a LEO at a traffic stop.

 

[Storm]

Atlanta PD went to the M&P so there are probably well over 1500 3rd Gen Smiths that have been or will be released. The funny thing is that here in North Metro Atlanta I haven't seen a single Atlanta PD gun, just Gwinnett County.

Here's my 4563TSW:

 

[Jbabbler]

I guess they send em all down here to the "southside" where we are more likely to need them.

 

[Storm]

I guess they send em all down here to the "southside" where we are more likely to need them.

I'd really like to have an Atlanta PD gun. Maybe some will find there way north.

Here's my 457:

 

[Jbabbler]

I use to have a 457. If I remember it was called the 457 "value edition" for some odd reason. I bought one when they first came out and were getting rave reviews in the gun rags.

If you want one of the Atlanta PD guns just go to the Forest Park Army Navy Store on Main street (across from the Tactical Supply Store). They have plenty of them for $356.00.

 

[Storm]

I use to have a 457. If I remember it was called the 457 "value edition" for some odd reason. I bought one when they first came out and were getting rave reviews in the gun rags.

I believe that Smith is now calling them the "American Pride Series". Value Edition must not have cut it. They have left square some radiused contours, have added plastic sights, and some MIM parts. I'm quite pleased with the gun. Mine is a great shooter. Funny thing is of all of my 3rd Gen guns (a dozen or so) I paid the most for the "value" gun as it was the only one that I bought new.

If you want one of the Atlanta PD guns just go to the Forest Park Army Navy Store on Main street (across from the Tactical Supply Store). They have plenty of them for $356.00.

I may have to stop by.

Here's my 4516-1:

 

[jsbethel]

3904/3906

 

[monkyboy1975]

Heres mine sorry 22lr I decided to keep it.

 

[Owen]

the thid gen guns with aluminum alloy frames all end with a 3.

3913, 5903, etc.

on a wisacre note, all metals and most polymers used in handguns are alloys.

 

[Rob P.]

the thid gen guns with aluminum alloy frames all end with a 3.

3913, 5903, etc.

This is NOT true!

The 6906 is an alloy frame and SS slide. I believe that the CS* line has an alloy frame if it's not in blue. I also believe that there are several other 3d Gen pistols which don't "end in 3" which have alloy frames.

Best thing to do is research a specific firearm that you're interested in to be sure if the frame is SS or alloy. If it's blue it's NOT alloy.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

If it's blue it's NOT alloy.

If the number ends in 4 it is a black (not sure if it is anodizing or a coating) alloy frame, to match the blue slide.

The 6906 is an alloy frame and SS slide.

This model is one of the inconsistencies in the numbering system; 6 usually indicates all stainless steel.

 

[Dollar An Hour]

Recently sold my 457S... It was a terrific pistol and it ate absolutely everything! Very accurate too.

Replaced it with a couple of 9mm 3rd Gen S&W's though A 3913 and I have a CS9 on the way. Love 3rd Gen Smiths, they're under the radar and thats just fine by me.

 

[Gary in Pennsylvania]

Great pics!!!!!

 

[Lakeshore]

On the 5904 anyone know what differentiates the round trigger guards from the squared/combat ones? I've heard the squared ones were early versions but don't know if that's correct. Thanks.

 

[stoveboltgunnut]

On the 5904 anyone know what differentiates the round trigger guards from the squared/combat ones? I've heard the squared ones were early versions but don't know if that's correct. Thanks.

You heard right.

I have owned two 5904's...sold them both...miss them both

 

[357SIG]

S&W 1006:

 

[22lr]

That is a might fine 10mm @357sig.

I need to pick me up one for sure.

 

[357SIG]

Thanks.

Picked it up this year in Palm Harbor, FL for $499. It had zero wear on it. It now has a few little marks from me using it, but I never intended to keep it 100%. On the flip side, I didn't want an abused one either.