Welcome to the S&W Forums! The Model 645 is, in my opinion, a wonderful 45 ACP pistol. These things usually have a nice trigger, better than the 9mm/40S&W size S&W pistols, feel good in the hand, soak up recoil quite well, and are boringly reliable.

Since this Model 645 is new to you, but previously used by someone else, who knows what sort of use and care was given to it, a good cleaning is the first order of business. Inspect the extractor hook for damaged or broken edges. Flush the extractor channel with solvent, you might be surprised at the amount of dried oil and powder residue that is hiding in there. Replace the recoil spring with a factory rate spring (14 pounds was the original design spring weight) and properly lubricate the sliding surfaces.


Wooden stocks are out there, watch the classified ads here and also the online auction sites like eBay and Gunbroker for 645/745 stocks. I agree, the Goodyear Tire and Rubber stocks are not pretty, but they are functional until you find something better.

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