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S&W 457 .45 auto

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I'm considering a like new S&W 457 .45 and would appreciate any opinions or experiences that anyone has had. Thanks in advance!
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  • TED GAR
    Mine was a good gun. You would have to get used to it. It being the lightweight, polymer gun. The trigger pull on MY particular gun was long winded, and the gun being light, made it hard to keep on target.
    I favor the heavier guns. I have big hands, thus, that was my problem.
    If the price it right buy it, practice with it..Practice makes perfect.
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  • jjmitchell60
    I have owned one for many years, since they came out with that maodel. I have had no problems with mine and they are a good carry piece. As stated the trigger is a bit long pulled but once you get used to it, it is OK. I also have a 4516 as well and like it a bit better but it is heavier. Extra mags are not cheap by no means and that is my only complaint.

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  • CS8161
    The 457 was never made in a polymer frame to the best of my knowledge, I believe it was aluminum alloy. Please correct me if I am wrong.

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  • kilgoretrout
    I got my 457 used and have put nearly 1000 rounds of all kinds through it with not one malfunction of any kind. For carry ammo it likes 185g Golden Sabers best for consistant accuracy. I got mine for a hunting sidearm because of the price, light weight and caliber. It has served me well. The only thing I have done to it is add Hoague grips. The gun is light if rather blocky. It has all the asthetics of a brick, then again I'm primarily a 1911 shooter. Also, for someone with small hands, the double-action pull is quite a reach. If you can get the 457 for a good price I believe you will be very pleased with the weight and reliability.

    KT
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  • billybass
    had one it never jammed , not once , I just didnt like the feel and got a good deal trading with a buddy.....it was "aluminium" all of the S&W 's have that same 2X4 feel, or like the other guy said , a brick, I also never liked that dopey nonsense to remove the one piece grip...but it did shoot good that I will have to say and I bought it cheap, ..........good luck you may like it............ Billy
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  • jsergovic
    Nice piece, but I might be tempted to go with a 4040PD or a 4003-4006.

    The slightly smaller caliber in the compact handgun might be a little more managable.

    I have three .45s, a 3", 4.25", and a 5" BBL.

    The 4.25" barrel model is my favorite, a Para CCW7. A much slimmer, smoother package than the 457 (CS45 is a close cousin to the 457) with a .75" longer barrel.

    There's always the 410S. As you can see, I'm leaning toward the .40 cal.

    Just more confusion, but I've bought several guns on "whim", momentarity captivated by styling and feel, only to shoot the and find them are not what I expected.

    Dropping to pansy calibers, the 908S 8+1 single stack 9mm is a nice concealable piece in the same style (with the finger-rest mag).

    So, look often and look hard.

    But if the 457 is in the cards, and you can get it for under $500, and LOVE it in the paw, I hear good things about is; the lifetime warranty doesn't hurt.
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  • buddyb
    I had one and it was one of those that it was a good gun but I did not like the way it felt in my hand.
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