New handgun and an older handgun

[StanTheMan]

Nice ones, especially the 5906, looks good for a 'used' piece. Though I'm a wheelgun man through-and-through I too like the third-gen Smith autos, particularly would like to try and get a 4506/4566 at some point.

[SPEMack618]

Darn. You got that better than I got my slighty beat up 910.

And ditto to what S&W said about the MecGar mags.

Only way to go. And much cheaper than the factory 15 rounders.

[AdAstra2009]

Originally Posted by StanTheMan

Nice ones, especially the 5906, looks good for a 'used' piece. Though I'm a wheelgun man through-and-through I too like the third-gen Smith autos, particularly would like to try and get a 4506/4566 at some point.

yup, got one of those puppies too. Actually use it as my bedside gun.

[S&Wshooter]

The only downsides to a 4506 are that it's heavy (it's very much a belt dragger), and the mags are no longer made and are like $50. Surprisingly, holsters (even left-handed) and grips are super easy to find. I have my 4506-1 not a foot from me as I type this, unholstered on the floor as I am away from home (usual bedside is an FNX with mounted light).

I definitely agree one of the 3rd gen wondernines is a must, if one wants an "old school" S&W auto, as they're basically the easiest to find and high quality new mags are relatively common. Even a budget gun like a 915 would be awesome. the 1st and 2nd gen guns are cool as hell, but not hard-use ready workhorses like the 3rd gens since that BEAUTIFUL black finish they are typically seen with is prone to holster wear and blemishing (also if you break a part you're SOL), and the triggers aren't that great

I've had 6 S&W autos so far (39-2, 459, 645, 915, 6906, 4506-1), gave one away and had to sell another. If I buy another .40, it's going to be a 4006 as they're decently common here since they seem to have been popular (you still see them, now and again) with Houston PD and Harris County Sheriff's Dept.

[Jcordell]

Originally Posted by S&Wshooter

The only downsides to a 4506 are that it's heavy (it's very much a belt dragger), and the mags are no longer made and are like $50. Surprisingly, holsters (even left-handed) and grips are super easy to find. I have my 4506-1 not a foot from me as I type this, unholstered on the floor as I am away from home (usual bedside is an FNX with mounted light).

ProMag is still making both 8 and 10 round magazines for the 4506 (all variants) and the 645. For those who might not be aware of this. The magazines in the photo appear to be all ProMag. They aren't S&W magazines, but the quality seems okay. I recently purchased a couple for my 4586 and 4516 through Midway. The mags stick out from the 4516, but they work which is all I want because they're for the range. I have a few genuine S&W magazines for both models.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/15...6-45-acp-steel

[S&Wshooter]

Pro mag doesn't make mags, they make defective Pez dispensers. I have a 10 S&W factory mags, always looking for more

[AdAstra2009]

Originally Posted by Jcordell

ProMag is still making both 8 and 10 round magazines for the 4506 (all variants) and the 645. For those who might not be aware of this. The magazines in the photo appear to be all ProMag. They aren't S&W magazines, but the quality seems okay. I recently purchased a couple for my 4586 and 4516 through Midway. The mags stick out from the 4516, but they work which is all I want because they're for the range. I have a few genuine S&W magazines for both models.

Yup with the exception of the magazine closest to the camera and the one in the gun itself the rest are pro mags. Haven't had any problems with them myself not that I've really tried running them to failure.

Pro mag doesn't make mags, they make defective Pez dispensers.

lol

[SPEMack618]

I have a love hate relationship with Pro-Mag. Cheap products but sometimes horrendously made cheap products.

I wouldn't carry one on a duty weapon or for my conceal carry piece, but I have some for range trips.

[AdAstra2009]

Originally Posted by SPEMack618

I have a love hate relationship with Pro-Mag. Cheap products but sometimes horrendously made cheap products.

I wouldn't carry one on a duty weapon or for my conceal carry piece, but I have some for range trips.

First AR-15 I bought when I was 19 and I bought a Bushmaster XM-15, I wanted to buy some 20 rounders before the ban came into effect in Maryland bringing it back to 10 rounds. I picked up 2 20 round promags (polymer waffle style) and kept one of them loaded. By the end of the year the lips had cracked and it became a 19 rounder!

[StanTheMan]

Originally Posted by AdAstra2009

yup, got one of those puppies too. Actually use it as my bedside gun.

Nice! Beautifully well met there.

Originally Posted by S&Wshooter

The only downsides to a 4506 are that it's heavy (it's very much a belt dragger), and the mags are no longer made and are like $50. Surprisingly, holsters (even left-handed) and grips are super easy to find. I have my 4506-1 not a foot from me as I type this, unholstered on the floor as I am away from home (usual bedside is an FNX with mounted light).

Yeah I know they have some heft, though for that kind of piece I don't mind that so much. And I know I'm not the only one. I'm sad they don't still make them, I agree with what FCM said on the site in a talk page - I too think there there is still something of a market for all-metal autos like them.

I've definitely heard mixed things about Pro-Mag, and I know actual factory mags are growing ever tougher and more expensive to get. Eh, I could probably deal - Keep in mind this would be very mainly a 'fun' piece anyway.

Nice ones there, JCordell, BTW. I really like the 86/66 'size' perhaps a tad more than the full-size, but either/or. Or both, of course.

How about the Kimber? I've shot some of them myself and liked them, though I've always heard mixed takes on them as well.