This video details the rare Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 3566, chambered in the custom .356 TSW cartridge. Developed for 1990s practical shooting sports, the .356 TSW offered higher performance and capacity than standard 9mm. The pistol features a 6-inch barrel, single-action-only trigger, and a unique rotating barrel bushing for enhanced accuracy.
The Smith & Wesson Model 3566, chambered in .356 TSW, was an innovative attempt to dominate IPSC's Limited Division by exploiting power factor rules. Developed from a lengthened 9x21mm case, it offered 15-round capacity and Major power factor potential. However, political maneuvering and rule changes mandating a .400-inch bullet diameter ultimately led to its downfall, making it a rare collector's item today.
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