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11-15-2009 01:18 AM |
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Originally Posted by Yournamehere
(Post 8538)
The 4506 is still in production as the 4506 TSW I believe
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Nope. There's a 4056 TSW, but that's not the same gun. None of the TSW line are as big as the 4506 was.
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Originally Posted by k9870
(Post 8506)
The 4506 (and smith 3rd gens in general) are known to eat anything you feed them
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Except reloads, unfortunately. But then, my Dad wasn't really sure how to do reliable .45 ACP loads, only .45 Long Colt (which is what he shoots more often). I think we might be able to make better ones next time, though.
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Originally Posted by Ace Oliveira
(Post 8528)
I think 4506s would do a pretty good job for a Military sidearm. The only problem would be how many bullets the thing has. It only has Eight bullets.
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Originally Posted by k9870
(Post 8529)
9 rounds of 45 acp is plenty. In the miltiary, a sidearm is a last ditch attempt weapon, basically its better than a pointy stick for helping you get to a new rifle. In law enforcement and self defense, if 9 doesn't do it, you're screwed anyway. I feel 1911s deliver good firepower for their prpose, and so do other single stack autos.
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Yeah, I agree, .45 ACP is meant to be used in single-stack pistols, anyway. Double-stack .45s tend to be too thick for people without big hands. And for a sidearm in that caliber, 8-9 rounds is enough.
Anyway, the bigger problem for the 4506 becoming a military sidearm is the fact that it's not made anymore. I can also say (since I actually own a 4506) that it's a bit large and heavy, especially at a time when polymer-framed pistols are in style. As I've said before, I think the Smith & Wesson 4566 probably makes way more sense for most people, since it's not quite as big. Though admittedly, I've never seen/held/fired one before, so I'm not sure, but that is my intuition. |
