Guns you want to see made Pt. 2

[k9870]

I though mec gar made mags for the smith series?

They should make a new 4506, with no mag disconnect, and a frame mounted safety so you have the smith dependability and durability and none of the bad stuff. But the whole world seems to want polymer these days....

[S&Wshooter]

Originally Posted by k9870

I though mec gar made mags for the smith series?

They should make a new 4506, with no mag disconnect, and a frame mounted safety so you have the smith dependability and durability and none of the bad stuff. But the whole world seems to want polymer these days....

I've never seen any mags for it other than factory

It would be nice if the safety wasn't also a decocker so it could go condition one

[k9870]

I just hate having a safety on the slide, I wouldnt have it on on a da/sa to begin with, but id hate to accidentally activate it racking the slide, i slingshot since most slide releases are too stiff/small.

[S&Wshooter]

Originally Posted by k9870

I just hate having a safety on the slide, I wouldnt have it on on a da/sa to begin with, but id hate to accidentally activate it racking the slide, i slingshot since most slide releases are too stiff/small.

I don't have that problem, I release the slide using both hands. One hand pulls the slide back while the other presses on the slide release. I have to do this because the slide release is too tough and the springs too heavy for me to push down the release with just my index finger

[k9870]

Ive never tried the two hand thing actually, But slingshotting is just so fast and natural, of course on a cz or p210 or other narrow slide gun it may be hard.

[S&Wshooter]

Originally Posted by k9870

Ive never tried the two hand thing actually, But slingshotting is just so fast and natural, of course on a cz or p210 or other narrow slide gun it may be hard.

I've never tried slingshotting the slide

[predator20]

Originally Posted by S&Wshooter

S&W should make versions of their .45 pistols (such as the 4506, 945, and 4566) that accept 1911 magazines. they would sell alot better than the versions that require you to buy mags from S&W and S&W only

I haven't compared the two but I think it would alter the grip angle.

Originally Posted by k9870

I though mec gar made mags for the smith series?

I have only seen factory ones also, at least for the 4506 guns. Since they were used by LE's for while, surplus mags are around. I bought a group of 4 to save money.

Originally Posted by k9870

I just hate having a safety on the slide, I wouldnt have it on on a da/sa to begin with, but id hate to accidentally activate it racking the slide, i slingshot since most slide releases are too stiff/small.

I have yet to do it on any of mine by accident and I usually slingshot my pistols. I have to intentionally try to do it, in order to engage the safety. If you have a good enough hold on the slide, it shouldn't be a problem.

If you want to do a true speed reload, just drop the empty mag with one still in the chamber. Then you don't have to fool around with the slide.

[S&Wshooter]

Originally Posted by predator20

I haven't compared the two but I think it would alter the grip angle.

All you would really have to do is make the grip a little shorter. You can already use modded 1911 mags in a 4506, but you get lesser rounds and you have to physically cut the mags

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OmM937IDGA

[k9870]

I wish smith would bring back some steel da/sa autos, but now everyone wants polymer.....

[Yournamehere]

Originally Posted by k9870

I just hate having a safety on the slide, I wouldnt have it on on a da/sa to begin with, but id hate to accidentally activate it racking the slide...

Seriously, are we gonna have to discuss this again?

Modifying the 4506 to be more apt to 1911 fans is pointless too since S&W makes 1911s now. Mec-Gar doesn't make a 4506 mag though, but 4506 mags are not that uncommon with the magic of the internet either.