stans
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So far, my biggest disappointment has been with a recently acquired Smith & Wesson 4506. It was unreliable, but I think that is due to weak springs since stretching the springs (I know, should not do it, but I had nothing to lose) made the gun 100% reliable. It is only combat accurate, about 3 to 4 inches at 25 yards, and since the bore is tighter at the chamber than at the muzzle, I don't think it will ever do any better. The stock grips were slippery and the gun twists in my hands. It has a bunch of sharp edges. The gun shoots about 2 inches low at 25 yards and since it has night sights, filing is not possible. Holsters have become harder to find for this piece.
I have put a set of Hogue rubber grips on this gun to see if that will control the twisting action. If I can get a good handle on this gun, I might invest in some new magazines and a new barrel as well as all new springs. It does have a good trigger pull and I am sure it is one strong 45 ACP and could easily digest +P ammo, maybe even 45 Super with a strong recoil spring and a buffer.
I have put a set of Hogue rubber grips on this gun to see if that will control the twisting action. If I can get a good handle on this gun, I might invest in some new magazines and a new barrel as well as all new springs. It does have a good trigger pull and I am sure it is one strong 45 ACP and could easily digest +P ammo, maybe even 45 Super with a strong recoil spring and a buffer.