smith 645 45acp

beltfed

April 15, 2003 14:48

Hello Ya'll
What can you 645 owners tell me about these big ole slab side guns? How do they shoot? Always wanted one, walked into a little shop that has one. It has pachymer grips, adjustable sights and three mags. Not a scratch on the gun, it seems the guy had bought it for his wife so I don't think it's been shot much. Price 375.00. Is it a good shooting piece? I once read somewhere thier tought as tanks. Thankyou Beltfed

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  royc38

  April 15, 2003 15:23

  Bought one back in 87 for my father. He still has it, and carries it often and he is a revolver man. I would not rate it as high as a Colt but I like it and for the price it is well worth it. At the time they came out their claim to fame was double action and carried 8+1. Hope this helps.

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  JudgeColt

  April 15, 2003 17:48

  I got one of the early ones under Smith's "Stocking Dealer" program and still have it. Mine has been very reliable. However, I have learned that the chamber is tighter than a similar vintage Colt, at least on mine. When I got it, I was shooting it side by side with the Colt to compare, and the reloads I was shooting were sometimes too fat to chamber in the Smith, but would chamber easily in the Colt. At the time, a double action stainless .45 was the ultimate, and the M645 was the only one. The price is very attractive and would be a great buy at that figure. I think you will like it.

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  Iroquois Scout

  April 16, 2003 05:18

  I also have an early 645 serial number 440X. I have been very pleased with it. It is very accurate, often out shooting the Colt Gold Cup. I agree with Judge Colt that the chambers are a little tighter then those found on the Colt, however, if you reload you can allow for this. With factory ammo there is no problem. For $375 it would already be in my safe!

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