S&w 459

[popeye]

Is a 459 reliable enough to carry for self defense? I picked up one in %97 condition. I had 39 years ago but didn't have a carry permit then. As I recall it was a reliable gun.

 

[VictorLouis]

Yes it is. It is suggested that you fire several boxes of your chosed load through it to make sure it is reliable with that ammo.

 

[Larry Wright]

I have had one for about 15 years and it has never misfired or jammed. The only problem I have had is with reassembly most every cleaning. I'll show my ignorance; the arm on the lower portion sometimes hinders the upper receiver from sliding back on smoothly. It's hard to depress it to allow reassembly. IMHO, it's a pretty good pistol.