My "new" S&W 4516-1

[Dobbinsky]

The 4506-1 I was looking at didn't pan out. Just found and purchased a minty 4516 in the box, which is fine with me. Shorter than the 4506, but still a heavy beast. This will be my first gen 3 S&W semi-auto. Range report to follow later.

 

[Belt Fed]

Lookin mighty fine there sir.

 

[Annihilator]

The 4506-1 I was looking at didn't pan out. Just found and purchased a minty 4516 in the box, which is fine with me. Shorter than the 4506, but still a heavy beast. This will be my first gen 3 S&W semi-auto. Range report to follow later. View attachment 103152

Congrats! Always likes the S&W pistols, owned several over the years, even had the original 645

 

[HayesGreener]

I had a 4566 that was a joy to shoot but it was a boat anchor to carry. They are a fine accurate line of pistols. Nice find.

 

[Jester560]

Nice score!

 

[mikep]

I still have a 5906 on my list of “wants”.

 

[Gofer]

I knew a guy who got one of these when they first came out. His response was “if you don’t have a flinch now you soon will”…
It didn’t last long with him.

 

[Dobbinsky]

I knew a guy who got one of these when they first came out. His response was “if you don’t have a flinch now you soon will”…
It didn’t last long with him.

That's unusual. The weight of this gun should make the .45 felt recoil less than a polymer or aluminum fame.

 

[Dobbinsky]

Correction, It's a dash-1 model. Some upgrades from the first model.

 

[Kcredsox26]

I knew you'd find something good! Happy new gun day. My ar10 finally came in today!!!

 

[Dobbinsky]

I knew you'd find something good! Happy new gun day. My ar10 finally came in today!!!

Thanks! We need a pic of your new AR.

 

[Kcredsox26]

Thanks! We need a pic of your new AR.

I will absolutely post a pic.....tomorrow. just getting home from kids basketball game.

 

[jumpinjoe]

The 4506-1 I was looking at didn't pan out. Just found and purchased a minty 4516 in the box, which is fine with me. Shorter than the 4506, but still a heavy beast. This will be my first gen 3 S&W semi-auto. Range report to follow later. View attachment 103152

That's nice my friend, looks like the little brother to my 659.

 

[Anchorite]

Nice. I have a 4506 and a few other 9mm 3rd Gen Smiths. My favorite semi-auto platform along with the 1911.

 

[Winchester67]

The 4516 was on my hip for a while back in the day. I eventually went back to the 1911 but it was just because I shoot that platform better than any other semi automatic. Actually liked the safety aspect of the double action 4516. With a Milt Sparks holster inside the waistband, it was not any harder to hide than a 1911. Good buy on a under appreciated firearm!

 

[Dobbinsky]

The 4516 was on my hip for a while back in the day. I eventually went back to the 1911 but it was just because I shoot that platform better than any other semi automatic. Actually liked the safety aspect of the double action 4516. With a Milt Sparks holster inside the waistband, it was not any harder to hide than a 1911. Good buy on a under appreciated firearm!

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Sweet gun! Yes, it's been underappreciated for quite awhile. The tide is turning though. I'm rarely seeing nice ones for sale, and when they are, $800 seems to be a minimum. Thanks for the review. Just got my tracking number today, Should have it in my hands early next week.

 

[UC_Guy 1971]

I like the 3rd gens. I have a few. My fav is the 4013TSW.

 

[Dobbinsky]

I like the 3rd gens. I have a few. My fav is the 4013TSW.

I never realized until late that so many 3rd gen models were made. I missed a lot of everything while on active duty.

 

[Winchester67]

They seem "chunky" because they are heavy for their size. But comparing the width with a 1911 shows it is as easy to hide inside the waistband as the 1911. I have never had a jam or misfire with mine of any sort and would carry it again today without hesitation.