S&W 4006

[G-MAN]

I'm thinking about getting a S&W 4006 to round out my semi-auto collection. I don't have a .40 and I figured I'd go with the pistol originally designed and chambered for this round.

Thoughts?

 

[wavinwayne]

Old school, heavy, solid. Good nightstand gun.

 

[BobFout]

I believe my LEO friend has one of these. I've shot a few mags through it at the range. Good, solid, tried and true.

 

[GMBoy]

Originally Posted By: wavinwayne
Old school, heavy, solid. Good nightstand gun.


Agreed. I don't personally care for them - but they are a proven reliable design. I know people who own them. There are better guns out there but to round out your gun collection I say go for it.

 

[greenaccord02]

I like it when a gun is designed for a certain round.

Looks like a good, solid gun. Not my style, but I like it well enough.

 

[HTSS_TR]

I have no gun and I'm not about getting one anytime soon, but I must say that I like this one, it looks good.

 

[musicmanbass]

I heart the 4006. Everything you need, nothing you don't, and just plain great.

 

[AZjeff]

Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
I have no gun and I'm not about getting one anytime soon, but I must say that I like this one, it looks good.


When a no-gun person likes it it must be a sign. Buy it.

 

[G-MAN]

Originally Posted By: AZjeff
Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
I have no gun and I'm not about getting one anytime soon, but I must say that I like this one, it looks good.


When a no-gun person likes it it must be a sign. Buy it.


The 3rd gen S&W DA/SA autos were real pieces of firearm art. The barrels use an actual locking lug (like Browning's original design). You hardly see that anymore except on 1911s and the Browning Hi-Power.

 

[yaris0128]

Lot of talk lately on the forum of getting S&W's......

 

[nwjones18]

I have a 4006 just like the one pictured. It is my favorite forty. It feels the best in my hand and always works. I often take it to the range ahead of my Glock 23 and 27. Great gun.

 

[xxch4osxx]

Nothing wrong with an old school type of handgun. It should last along time, built very well.

 

[Tempest]

I'm not a big fan of SW autos but the 4006 is probably the best of them.

I can't stand slide mounted safeties, though.

 

[Astro14]

I know that I've posted before on this subject - I am a 3rd Gen S&W fan, own a couple, carried the 5906 and love the solid construction, reliability and accuracy.

Bit heavy? Sure...so's the block on a diesel...ever wonder why they run so long?

The one you've got pictured is pristine - a nice find if it looks like that one...

I am sure you'll like it.

Cheers,

 

[GMBoy]

The more I look at it the more I kinda like it.

 

[sw99]

Solid gun that was built to last.

 

[Wis]

I've had mine for just over a month now and have put around 500 rounds through it. Mine was Milwaukee PD trade-in. Got it in very good condition with 2 mags and a case for $350 (before tax and fees).

Awesome gun! 100% reliable so far using a mix of FMJ and JHP ammo of various quality. The weight of the gun really makes it a kitten when shooting .40 S&W. As accurate as you can ask in a pistol too.

I just replaced the recoil spring, FP spring and mag springs so I need to give it another test run before I put it into use as one of my HD guns, but so far, so good.

 

[Al]

Trigger pull on some of these beasties is out of control. My 3913 is terrible.

 

[Wis]

Originally Posted By: Al
Trigger pull on some of these beasties is out of control. My 3913 is terrible.


The DA on mine is very agreeable and the SA is very light. Now S&W DAO's are another story completely. Couldn't stand my 3rd Gen DAO S&W.