|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,437
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,437 |
I've owned and used a 4506 since 1989 and I still have the pistol. It is an excellent handgun.
μολὼν λαβέ
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 18,881
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 18,881 |
I recall shooting a 745 way back when. One of the heaviest, grittiest triggers I've ever fought. It shot one of the best groups I've ever fired with anything in any .45 ACP. Kicked myself for not buying one and having the trigger improved. Smith makes a 945 which I've handled. Absolutely the very best trigger I've ever found on a semi auto pistol. Too bad I don't have almost $2400 sitting around as a book mark. Anybody that thinks the 4506 doesn't handle recoil well, needs to shoot it's brother the 1006 in 10mm then shoot any 1911 in 10mm. The difference is very apparent. And that's why I have and cherish my 1006. E
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 5,691
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 5,691 |
See!
You ask a question and get a variety of answers, all the way from "they suck" to "they're great!".
Jeff I re-read the post, never observed an instance where anyone disparaged the pistol(s) in any way. I guess we all perceive things differently. Oregon, you get one yet? What do you think about it?
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." TJ
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing". EB
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 32,029
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 32,029 |
I had intended that my commment about the grips being too long be interpreted as a polite way of saying that the S&W 645s sucked. It was, however, the only S&W pistol in 45 ACP that I've owned, or expcet to own, since I have a couple of 1911s that fit, point, and shoot better than the S&W 645 (at least the 1 that I owned) on its best day. While I have owned dozens of S&W pistols and revolvers, I would never recommend, or purchase for myself, a S&W 645.
'Hope that clears up any ambiguity that was unintentionally built into my previous 2 posts.
Jeff
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 628
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 628 |
Carried a 645 on duty for several years back in the early 90's...thought a lot of it back then.Left LE work due to injury..kids needed to eat worse than I needed it. I do niss it...
24
It must feel so good to be right all the time..... Click "Ignore"..get rid of the whore..
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 32,029
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 32,029 |
See?
A variety of opinions on the subject. I wouldn't own a S&W 645 and you'd like to have 1.
Jeff
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 13,000
Campfire Outfitter
|
OP
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 13,000 |
Haven't bought one yet, I'm just in looking and listening mode. In a little while I'll go to acquisition mode...
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 5,691
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 5,691 |
When you pick up your 1006, let me know...I've never been to Oregon. I'll bring some ammo. We can do a side by side vs. a Kimber or DW.
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." TJ
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing". EB
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 5,223
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 5,223 |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 52,680
Campfire Kahuna
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 52,680 |
Had one and a 1006 and a 1076. Went back to 1911's
Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,121
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,121 |
I carried both of those guns back in the late 80's into the early 90's when my agency made the transition away from revolvers. As noted by some of the other posters, the newer generation 4506 had a bit better track record than the 645. We had no serious service/reliability problems with either model, though the trigger geometry was a bit better on the 3rd Gen 4506. As a side note, we also had an inventory of the compact 4516's, and they were NOT as reliable as the full-size versions.
The uninitiated are always easily impressed. NRA Endowment Member
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,526
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,526 |
Welcome to the Campfire, BKS.
Forgive me my nonsense, as I also forgive the nonsense of those that think they talk sense. Robert Frost
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,121
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,121 |
Welcome to the Campfire, BKS. Thank You, Sir .... hope I have something to contribute from time to time.
The uninitiated are always easily impressed. NRA Endowment Member
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,526
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,526 |
In a pinch just make stuff up - that's what I do.
Forgive me my nonsense, as I also forgive the nonsense of those that think they talk sense. Robert Frost
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,121
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,121 |
That must be a close cousin to "Fake It Till You Make It".
The uninitiated are always easily impressed. NRA Endowment Member
|
|
|
170 members (444Matt, 32_20fan, 358WCF, 257_X_50, 1minute, 300_savage, 23 invisible),
1,992
guests, and
959
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,187,726
Posts18,400,648
Members73,822
|
Most Online11,491 Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|