S&W 3rd Gen Semi Autos

[drillsgt]

Took some pics at the 1500, all but last from the same seller.

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Is this the dealer that has tables full of all those junk/beat up/dirty looking guns?

 

[smasherofall]

Is this the dealer that has tables full of all those junk/beat up/dirty looking guns?

no, but he was really close, other side of isle.

 

[kscessnadriver]

Just realized that my 1076 hasn't been back to S&W for the recall, because it doesn't have the punch marks like the 1026 has. Worth looking into sending back for the recall or no?

 

[mcapo]

No punch marks under the decocker?

 

[kscessnadriver]

No punch marks under the decocker?

Correct, no punch marks. So either it wasn't punched or it was never done, and seeing as I bought it at an estate auction, I'd lean towards never done.

 

[mcapo]

I would call SW and see if it’s be done. Back in the day I had one with factory papers saying it had been done but no punch.

 

[kscessnadriver]

I would call SW and see if it’s be done. Back in the day I had one with factory papers saying it had been done but no punch.

Interesting, might be worth looking into. Thanks. I wish Indy was closer, it might be worth looking around for 3rd gens, but driving as far as I would need to, just to get to the door, more or less kills it for me.

 

[kscessnadriver]

Anyone have any time with the Lew Horton special's from the 3rd gen line. I found one on gunbroker that looks interesting, just wondering if it's worth pulling the trigger on.

 

[mcapo]

First hand; not really. Looked at a few over the years but I always thought a true Performance Center firearm was a more secure investment. Of course, now the Lew Horton's sell for just as a much a PC gun so don't listen to me! LOL

 

[kscessnadriver]

First hand; not really. Looked at a few over the years but I always thought a true Performance Center firearm was a more secure investment. Of course, now the Lew Horton's sell for just as a much a PC gun so don't listen to me! LOL

Yeah, I don't have any of the 45ACP 3rd gens and happened to see a 4596 on gunbroker. Not sure if I want to spend what the opening bid is, but it's a cool looking gun.

 

[drillsgt]

Anyone have any time with the Lew Horton special's from the 3rd gen line. I found one on gunbroker that looks interesting, just wondering if it's worth pulling the trigger on.

Can't remember if it was a Lew Horton or not but I had a 4566 CQB once that was the nicest 3rd gen I ever owned. That and the Shorty 9's were good guns.

 

[1775usmarine]

Yeah, I don't have any of the 45ACP 3rd gens and happened to see a 4596 on gunbroker. Not sure if I want to spend what the opening bid is, but it's a cool looking gun.

According to the S&W bible it says less than 500 made. I saw that too while going through the list of the 3rd gen to see what was available on gb.

 

[kscessnadriver]

According to the S&W bible it says less than 500 made. I saw that too while going through the list of the 3rd gen to see what was available on gb.

Price seems a bit steep to me, but what do I know?

 

[mcapo]

I went and checked it out on Gunbroker....do you know what the Lew Horton package was on that one?

 

[1775usmarine]

According to the S&W bible lnib is 1k. Then again this edition came out in 2016 I believe so the values could be a bit different.

On another note got the parts I need to assemble the frame and put the 915 slide on top. Well try to do some polishing of the frame rails this weekend and put all the guts in.

 

[kscessnadriver]

I went and checked it out on Gunbroker....do you know what the Lew Horton package was on that one?

As far as I can tell, it's just a model they had put together. Its a 4506-1 frame with a 4516-1 slide, more or less. Just a rare bird, in number produced.

 

[1775usmarine]

As far as I can tell, it's just a model they had put together. Its a 4506-1 frame with a 4516-1 slide, more or less. Just a rare bird, in number produced.

Would be cheaper to buy the 4596 if only looking for that style. If that auction suddenly takes off then I would find a 4516&4506 and have "4" firearms.

 

[mcapo]

http://smith-wessonforum.com/guns-sale-trade/553665-sale-performance-center-45acp-pistols.html

OH YEA! Someone needs those!!

Bud's in Huntington has a 3953, original case, three mags, holster wear but little use. $450. Local trade.

 

[1775usmarine]

That's a good price for a 3953. If I didn't even to wait a little over 4 days to see if I win the s&w 33-1 on gb I would be tempted. If only I was Bill Gates rich.

 

[kscessnadriver]

Yeah, I just picked up a CS45 for real cheap on gunbroker. Like I had said before, mis-labeled guns are the best. Some had it listed as a model 36 chiefs special CS45.