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Old 12-21-2009, 10:34 AM
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I paid $750 shipped for mine. It is the PC 4513 Shorty 45 MKII. It came with the original box and docs, and two mags. It was used, some light carry marks, about a 95% gun.

What makes it special is the features. Full box rails, match barrel, Briley bushing, light weight compact 45 with 7+1 capacity.

It is rare that you see one in good condition for less than $850. IIRC there is a like new example up on Gunbroker for $1200 +. Optimistic asking price in my opinion. They went new for less.

I will tell you that in my extensive experience with S&W TDA 45's, including shooting PC pistols, and my own PC CQB 45 prototype, there is no finer S&W TDA 45 than the Shorty 45.

I was getting under 2" groups at 15 yards with the first two magazines.

Member Tjpopkin, who has an extensive handgun collection once told me that the very last pistol he would part with was his Shorty 45. IIRC he called it the finest 45 he owned. He was absolutely correct, and I thank him for his sage advice.

If you can find one for $850 or less, buy it, shoot it, love it! Regards 18DAI.
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