They are solid pistols. I dunno about going up in value; I'm still waiting for my S&W 4006 to be recognized as the near priceless, historical artifact it clearly is...
...but the stainless semi-auto pistols of that generation from S&W are very nicely finished, extremely durable pistols.
I have a brand new SMITH & WESSON 745, it's suppose to be a target gunI have had 18 different third generation S&W semi-autos. I agree with previous posters that they are built like tanks and completely reliable. They are also quite large and heavy. This is great for mitigating perceived recoil but may give you pause if you are looking for an all day carry. My favorite in this line was the 4566. Not quite as big as the full size 4506. The only reason I don't still own any of these guns is the accuracy. I am not an "operator" by any means. I am a mediocre shooter at best. The S&Ws, while more than accurate enough for most self-defense requirements, are never going to be considered "tack drivers". They are quite easy to maintain and parts are readily available. You won't see any in competitive shooting. When I carried a Smith .45 I always did so in a shoulder holster. I would buy one again, they are fun to shoot.
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