To be fair- These are the S&W pistols I have owned; Two 4506's- Big, durable, points easily, very reliable. Two 457's- Compact, lightweight, very reliable. A 5906 for a short time- heavy, durable, and very reliable. A 4006- Heavy, durable, and once again very reliable. Do to the political nature of things at the moment I traded away my last Smith. It's sad because S&W makes a good product. Just my thoughts, J. Parker