Smith & Wesson 4500 pistol seriesSmith & Wesson 4500 pistol series - Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV and Video GamesSmith & Wesson 4500 pistol series
The Smith & Wesson 4505 is the blued finish, carbon steel variant of the stainless steel Smith & Wesson 4506. Produced only in 1991 with approximately 1200 made.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingEarly model Smith & Wesson 4506 - .45 ACP. This was an actual screen used pistol that was used by Ving Rhames and Bruce Willis in Pulp FictionError creating thumbnail: File missingA later model Smith & Wesson 4506-1 - .45 ACP. Note the lack of a 'step up' in the frame that the older 4506 has as well as the rounded trigger guard. Also note the straight backstrap to the pistol grip versus the curved backstrap on the older model.
The Smith & Wesson 4506 is a third generation semi-auto single action/double action pistol chambered in .45 ACP, with an 8 round magazine. It was produced 1988-1999, with several different makes that include different sights, trigger guards, and grips. The modern variant, the 4506-1, comes with a round trigger guard instead of a squared 'finger step' trigger guard, stainless steel hammer, and stainless steel trigger. The backstrap shape also changed from the 4506 to the 4506-1 (see images). The 4506 series comes with a ambidextrous safety and decocker, and it is a favorite with both law enforcement and private citizens alike.
The Smith & Wesson 4566 is a single-stack "Third Generation" S&W auto pistol chambered in .45 ACP. Along with the larger Smith & Wesson 4506, its "big brother", it is one of several .45 ACP pistols authorized by the LAPD. It is also available in the "tactical" version (equipped with an accessory rail).
The Smith & Wesson 4566 has been used by the following actors in the following films and television shows:
