945 Compact?
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mxbob
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Hi
I have one that I got recently and am very impressed. I have been a 1911 guy for many years and I feel this is the ultimate 1911 carry gun. I have about 250 rounds thorough it so far with no problems. It is accurate , 2" at 25 yd handheld from a good rest.Just can't say enough good about this gun. I have been shooting a full sized one for a while and like it a lot, but not really a carry gun but this one is! I still have to find a good holster, when I do this one will replace my custom Colt lightweight Officers Model as primary carry.
Bob Ray
I have one that I got recently and am very impressed. I have been a 1911 guy for many years and I feel this is the ultimate 1911 carry gun. I have about 250 rounds thorough it so far with no problems. It is accurate , 2" at 25 yd handheld from a good rest.Just can't say enough good about this gun. I have been shooting a full sized one for a while and like it a lot, but not really a carry gun but this one is! I still have to find a good holster, when I do this one will replace my custom Colt lightweight Officers Model as primary carry.
Bob Ray
rbert0005
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I have a few. Which size and caliber are you interested in?
Bob
Bob
rbert0005
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That is the new release of the 3 1/4" version. The top pic of mine is the original version.
If it shoots as well as the one I have it will be fantastic. Mine is the BEST shooting sub compact 45 I have ever fired. I have tried a few....
With 230 grain bullets it's a tack driver.
Go for it, you wont be sorry,
Bob
If it shoots as well as the one I have it will be fantastic. Mine is the BEST shooting sub compact 45 I have ever fired. I have tried a few....
With 230 grain bullets it's a tack driver.
Go for it, you wont be sorry,
Bob
Well, OK then. Like I said in another post, I've been looking for a modern update of my two Detonics. I love them both, but for carry purposes would prefer something a little newer.
mxbob
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I got some mags from Midway. The full size mags function fine in my gun, just stick out a ways.
Bob Ray
Bob Ray
rbert0005
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You can also modify standard factory mag (cheap) to fit.
It helps to know a smith/ machinist . The only difference in the mags is where the slot for the mag release is located on the mag body.
Bob
It helps to know a smith/ machinist . The only difference in the mags is where the slot for the mag release is located on the mag body.
Bob
Well, I won the auction for the 945 and it should be here this week. I also found that S&W actually has the magazines for sale on their site. I ordered six, but of course they called me to say they were back ordered for two to four weeks.
Now it's time to find a holster or two!
Now it's time to find a holster or two!
rbert0005
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Congrats on the 945.
Check out High Noon Holsters. I have a tailgunner that I use IWB and I have a DeSantis Mini Slide for OWB.
Both holsters work perfectly.
Enjoy,
Bob
Check out High Noon Holsters. I have a tailgunner that I use IWB and I have a DeSantis Mini Slide for OWB.
Both holsters work perfectly.
Enjoy,
Bob
Hey Bob, I got hold of High Noon and asked them about getting a tailgunner for my 3 1/4 945, and they said they couldn't make me one! Their response was:
Hi Mike,
We can not make anything for that gun. We do not have a casting.
Take Care
William
High Noon Holsters
So, I'm confused. Are the 945 Compacts the same size as a Colt Defender?
I emailed Smith about the one I just bought and asked why I couldn't find it in the Performance Center section of the website. I got this in response:
The model is not a standard catalog item it is a small production run from the Performance Center.
The model is not a standard catalog item it is a small production run from the Performance Center.
rbert0005
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That's funny about the holsters. They made one for my 3 1/4" one and also for my 3 3/4" one as well.
We may have used the mold for the CS 45. It has been a while, so I am not sure.
Bob
We may have used the mold for the CS 45. It has been a while, so I am not sure.
Bob
1911ES
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Very nice choice ... and a hot looking S&W 945 !
I ordered one for the CS45 and it fits perfectly.
Holster for the 945
I know this is a very old thread but this is for someone just coming across it. There were many questions about a holster for the 945.
The Fobus C-21B is made for a compact "1911" type pistol, specifically the S&W 945. This is an OWB paddle holster. The C-21 holster is made for a full size "1911."
You can check them out at http://www.fobusholster.com/index.htm and find them on Ebay for an inexpensive price. I have a few Fobus holsters so far and love them.
Just FYI.....
I know this is a very old thread but this is for someone just coming across it. There were many questions about a holster for the 945.
The Fobus C-21B is made for a compact "1911" type pistol, specifically the S&W 945. This is an OWB paddle holster. The C-21 holster is made for a full size "1911."
You can check them out at http://www.fobusholster.com/index.htm and find them on Ebay for an inexpensive price. I have a few Fobus holsters so far and love them.
Just FYI.....
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