About eight years ago I acquired an incomplete 645. It was missing grips (and screws) and the passenger side safety lever was MIA. It languished at the bottom of the gun safe until last year. With the help of this forum, I was able to make the weapon 100%. Many thanks to Smith-Wessonforum community for guidance and insight.
I have fired a few semi autos. A .40 G22 and a couple Browning HP's (.40 and 9mm). I was a sure the .45 would be lively based on my experience with the Glock. In reading here, the consensus was that the 645's weight made it a good shooter. I had even read that the gun would be pretty accurate.
The weapon was accurate and consistent. Recoil was, I think, better than my .40 Glock, in terms of pain and the ability to get back on target. I couldn't be happier with this pistol. No FTF's, no cycling issues, no stovepipes.
The gun now has Pachmayr grips and, a 4506 safety lever. I know the purists would prefer a 645 safety lever, but I think this option looks much cleaner. Besides which, I will not be selling this piece anytime soon. My only regret is that she sat for so long.
Has anyone played in IDPA with a 645? Thanks again!