Anyone familiar with S&W Model 645?

[Hun Shooter]

Today at the local pawn shop I picked up a double action 45 S&W Model 645. It was in very nice condition and the price was reasonable. It's screaming Miami Vice According to what I red on the net these guns are well made, accurate and last forever. S&W made them only for a few years during the 80's. Has anyone had any experience with this gun?





Other than installing wood grips I am not planning to do much to it.

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[JRuby]

I had one and am sorry I sold it. It was very dependable and to me quite accurate. The problem with a lot of these smith's is that oem magazines are getting harder to come by. I would stock up on magazines if I were you
I have at least four for each of my smiths.

 

[Velzey]

The Smith 645 are awesome pistols! Not many people have heard of them since they were only made for a couple years. Seeing how the entire pistol is stainless steel, it is a little on the heavy side. But they are a great pistol.

Which reminds me, I want one!
How much did this one set you back?

 

[Hun Shooter]

Thanks. It was somewhat of a gamble, I wasn't 100% sure what I was buying at the time. I negotiated it down to $490. At that point I knew I was getting a good deal on a stainless semi auto 45 made by S&W.

Since these guns were only produced for 3 years parts could be an issue but still available out there. Also there is not a whole a lot of support for customization compare to the 1911, meaning different mag release, sights etc. I did find an adjustable rear sight for $90 that I might buy in the future.

 

[fxdc]

Great gun , had one for years. It maybe a Gen 3 or 2 . They eat anything! Even empty brass, it was their ultimate test.

And I have done it, not a problem.
Enjoy it !

 

[jbett98]

GunBroker has new in package mags for sale that fit S&W models 4506, 645, and the 745.

 

[PNW Tom]

I bought one when they first came out. I liked the gun, albeit a bit heavy, but didn't really like the magazine disconnect safety. That said, I used my 645 as a bedside gun "because of the mag safety"... could leave the gun cocked with a round in the chamber... remove the mag and the gun was unable to be fired. The magazine, being much smaller than a complete gun, was easy to conceal from prying eyes... quickly inserted, the gun was ready to fire with no safety to fool with!
Now that the kids are all out of the house, I don't have that safety concern any more.

 

[Hun Shooter]

GunBroker has new in package mags for sale that fit S&W models 4506, 645, and the 745.

I paid $20 for the extra mag

 

[fxdc]

Something a bit hard to find bit just as cool as the 645 is the baby brother.

They have way to many model numbers for me to remember, heck maybe 4506? But it was the compact to the 645.

 

[fxdc]

Ok
Found the info, it's a 4516.
Detectives would carry these in the 90's.
I Remember seeing a guy back in 91 at an IPSC match in Reno with one and he did a great job with it, he had to do more reloads but shot a great score with it.

 

[Hun Shooter]

Now that I know how much a magazine cost I ran back there and bought another one for $20. 3 should be enough.

 

[Captain O]

Wish I had one. Those were the best darned .45 ACP pistols on the market. They may have been slightly heavier than many of their .45 contemporaries, but they were the "Billy Bad Boy" of the block when they were manufactured.

 

[F2CMaDMaXX]

Nice find there, i like it.

If you're going to go wood grips, i think these would look great on it.

 

[Hun Shooter]

Those grips do look very nice.

Check out this 80's ad LOL, I want my free jacket

 

[F2CMaDMaXX]

Good price too, as i hate how much grips sell for, especially the 1911 stuff. These are Pachmayr and i think i paid about $20 from Amazon.

Actually here ya go, price is either up or my memory is worse than i remembered....
https://www.amazon.com/Pachmayr-Cus...1&ie=UTF8&qid=1469568777&sr=8-5&keywords=1911

They also do a diamond one (full checker) but i couldn't see that one.

 

[PlayboyPenguin]

I loved mine. It is like having a DA/SA 1911. They do look better with wood grips.

 

[Hun Shooter]

Good price too, as i hate how much grips sell for, especially the 1911 stuff. These are Pachmayr and i think i paid about $20 from Amazon.

Actually here ya go, price is either up or my memory is worse than i remembered....
https://www.amazon.com/Pachmayr-Cus...1&ie=UTF8&qid=1469568777&sr=8-5&keywords=1911

They also do a diamond one (full checker) but i couldn't see that one.

The Model 645 is not a 1911, those grips do look nice but will not fit.

 

[Hun Shooter]

I loved mine. It is like having a DA/SA 1911. They do look better with wood grips.

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Those are the Hogue wood grips. I bought a set for $39 on Amazon. The set I received I absolutely hate, the grain is nice but the color is awful. My plan is to strip the finish, stain it rosewood and reseal it with urethane semi gloss. I will post before and after pictures when done.


So far I put about 200 rounds through the gun without a single issue. Once I figured out how to apply the correct trigger control it was reasonably accurate. I was able to buy some spare parts just in case, a complete set of springs and a recoil spring guide rod. Also had the rear sight replaced with an adjustable one. Definitely a keeper

 

[Hun Shooter]

I loved mine. It is like having a DA/SA 1911. They do look better with wood grips.

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After trying a few different makes I ended up buying the Hogue wood grips as well. Ergonomically they are not any better but sure look good.

 

[Captain O]

This, and the 1006 were a pair of the best self-shuckers that ever left Springfield.

Believe it.