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Verk · 04-17-2008, 01:22 PM

I have owned a Smith & Wesson model 4506 for many years and bought it brand new. Granted, its "old school" and newer technology has passed it up and of course its no longer in production but for some reason, I really like this pistol.

Its heavy and its big and therefore, it has never had CHL carry duty but this Miami Vice era gun shoots very well and, at least in my opinion, is a pretty cool gun. Anyone else have one and if so, what are your impressions

Ishpeck · 04-17-2008, 02:43 PM

<-- This is a picture of me demanding pictures!

**1lowlife** · 04-17-2008, 02:55 PM

We must see it..................

I almost bought a 4013 tactical 12 or so years ago that was much like the Smith & Wesson 4506.
I ended up with a Sig P229 instead.

jtkratzer · 04-17-2008, 03:49 PM

Pics, or you're lying.

Brickboy240 · 04-17-2008, 03:50 PM

My Dad has a stainless 645...the model that Don Johnson carried before the Bren Ten. I have shot it a few times and yes, its not a bad shooter at all.

I don't care for its weight and the safety is sort of funky but it is reliable and I can hit with it. I don't see me running off to trade my 1911s or P220 for one, but they're definately well made, good shooting guns. I can see why you like the 4506.

Smith autos lack overall appeal compared to their excellent revolvers, but you can't say they don't work well or that they're poorly made. Good thing is that you can get police trade in Smith autos like 4006s and 5906s for a song these days. I have often thought about picking up one of those 4006s - I see really clean ones selling for well under 300 bucks.

- Brickboy240

Broadside · 04-17-2008, 07:22 PM

I carried a S&W 4006 while a LEO, while not a 4506 I never had any complaints shot 395 out of 400 qualifing. Even went through a shooting with it.

caseyhare · 04-17-2008, 07:28 PM

Our officers carry this pistol. It its a nice piece, but it is heavy. They are changing out next year to the M&P 45. I let our training team use my XD45. Most liked it but the admin wants to stick with the S&W line since our armorors are S&W certified. I tried!

monsterdawg725 · 04-18-2008, 06:10 AM

i have the 645 and i love it for a time i thaught about trading it for a xd45 but the thaught soon left as it is as reliable as the day is long . true its heavy but it feels good in the hand and points naturally for me. mine is a transistional model before the went to the 4506 in thay mine has the 3 dot set up used on the 4506 rather than the orange ramp front sight.

Verk · 04-18-2008, 06:49 AM

My 4506 has the Novak no snag sights from the factory with the 3 white dots. I have installed Hogue rubber grips but its stock other than that as the sights are great.

Verk · 04-18-2008, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brickboy240

My Dad has a stainless 645...the model that Don Johnson carried before the Bren Ten. I have shot it a few times and yes, its not a bad shooter at all.

I don't care for its weight and the safety is sort of funky but it is reliable and I can hit with it. I don't see me running off to trade my 1911s or P220 for one, but they're definately well made, good shooting guns. I can see why you like the 4506.

Smith autos lack overall appeal compared to their excellent revolvers, but you can't say they don't work well or that they're poorly made. Good thing is that you can get police trade in Smith autos like 4006s and 5906s for a song these days. I have often thought about picking up one of those 4006s - I see really clean ones selling for well under 300 bucks.

- Brickboy240

Actually. Don Johnson had a Sig P220 in the series pilot and then the Bren Ten for the first season or two and then went to the 645 for the rest of the series.

The 4506 will stay in my collection. I know if I ever sold it I would regret it. Its a good gun and fun to shoot.

04-17-2008, 01:22 PM	#1
Verk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 344	Smith & Wesson 4506 I have owned a Smith & Wesson model 4506 for many years and bought it brand new. Granted, its "old school" and newer technology has passed it up and of course its no longer in production but for some reason, I really like this pistol. Its heavy and its big and therefore, it has never had CHL carry duty but this Miami Vice era gun shoots very well and, at least in my opinion, is a pretty cool gun. Anyone else have one and if so, what are your impressions

04-17-2008, 02:43 PM	#2
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04-17-2008, 02:55 PM	#3
1lowlife XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Great Lone Star State Posts: 2,642	We must see it.................. I almost bought a 4013 tactical 12 or so years ago that was much like the Smith & Wesson 4506. I ended up with a Sig P229 instead. __________________ Tired, tired, tired......... Last edited by 1lowlife; 04-17-2008 at 02:58 PM. Reason: I'm a dummy

04-17-2008, 03:49 PM	#4
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04-17-2008, 03:50 PM	#5
Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 9,264	My Dad has a stainless 645...the model that Don Johnson carried before the Bren Ten. I have shot it a few times and yes, its not a bad shooter at all. I don't care for its weight and the safety is sort of funky but it is reliable and I can hit with it. I don't see me running off to trade my 1911s or P220 for one, but they're definately well made, good shooting guns. I can see why you like the 4506. Smith autos lack overall appeal compared to their excellent revolvers, but you can't say they don't work well or that they're poorly made. Good thing is that you can get police trade in Smith autos like 4006s and 5906s for a song these days. I have often thought about picking up one of those 4006s - I see really clean ones selling for well under 300 bucks. - Brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

04-17-2008, 07:22 PM	#6
Broadside XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,913	I carried a S&W 4006 while a LEO, while not a 4506 I never had any complaints shot 395 out of 400 qualifing. Even went through a shooting with it. __________________ XD - 9 Subcompact XD - 357 Service w/ SA Custom Carry Pro Pkg SA - Mil Spec 1911 A1

04-17-2008, 07:28 PM	#7
caseyhare XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eastern Ohio Posts: 32	Our officers carry this pistol. It its a nice piece, but it is heavy. They are changing out next year to the M&P 45. I let our training team use my XD45. Most liked it but the admin wants to stick with the S&W line since our armorors are S&W certified. I tried!

04-18-2008, 06:10 AM	#8
monsterdawg725 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: chattanooga area TN Posts: 703	i have the 645 and i love it for a time i thaught about trading it for a xd45 but the thaught soon left as it is as reliable as the day is long . true its heavy but it feels good in the hand and points naturally for me. mine is a transistional model before the went to the 4506 in thay mine has the 3 dot set up used on the 4506 rather than the orange ramp front sight. __________________ well hell yes its dangerous if it wasnt i wouldnt have no need to carry it ! XD-9 sc bi-tone , ,Keltec p3aT,,Glock 19 9mm , Glock 23 40 s&w, Sig Mosquito 22 . surefire g2,Streamlite Thunder Ranch tl2 ,Streamlight Scorpion Glock tac light. Last edited by monsterdawg725; 04-18-2008 at 06:12 AM.

04-18-2008, 06:49 AM	#9
Verk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 344	My 4506 has the Novak no snag sights from the factory with the 3 white dots. I have installed Hogue rubber grips but its stock other than that as the sights are great.

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