A couple of "desirable pieces"

[Dino44]

I stopped by a favorite gun shop yesterday afternoon and saw this nice pair. The full size 945, I already have the stainless version. The 52-2 I kind of always wanted one, but don't really need to start a new caliber in the collection. Both guns are in terrific condition. The 52 says with box and has a really light trigger pull. I did ask the vendor if it's original. He thought it was, but I did not ask him to go get it because they were quite busy and their storage area is in a basement level. I just stopped by on my way to a stock car racing event and needed to avoid rush hour traffic. I'd be happy to share with any interested people.

 

[Tntcwg3]

Love to have the 945, you don't see the black or two-tone variants very often. IIRC, it was a Camfour exclusive. Not a bad price IMO. I didn't even see the 52!

 

[Dino44]

Lol, Hi Trey. That particular shop is also negotiation friendly.

 

[Tntcwg3]

Not helping Dino! Lol, I do really appreciate the info. I've also had my eye on a 4" combat 945 in the same finish scheme, but I've got to liquidate some of my other hole punchers to replenish my discretionary funds first! Don't be surprised if I buckle and DM you before the next few days, though!

 

[Kp321]

Good prices! Glad I'm 1000 miles away.

 

[loony888]

I stopped by a favorite gun shop yesterday afternoon and saw this nice pair. The full size 945, I already have the stainless version. The 52-2 I kind of always wanted one, but don't really need to start a new caliber in the collection. Both guns are in terrific condition. The 52 says with box and has a really light trigger pull. I did ask the vendor if it's original. He thought it was, but I did not ask him to go get it because they were quite busy and their storage area is in a basement level. I just stopped by on my way to a stock car racing event and needed to avoid rush hour traffic. I'd be happy to share with any interested people. View attachment 779511

Yes please @Dino44

 

[IAM Rand]

Would love the 945 but I would want to carry it on duty and not sure I want to put wear on a beauty like that.

 

[loony888]

Yes please @Dino44

Thanks for the PM @Dino44, appreciate it mate.
Cheers

 

[Sevens]

Later production 52-2, looks nice. Tagged price isn't horrible but if it has some extra magazines included, it could be a fantastic price.

The 945 is definitely one of the more scarce example, I agree it is one of the Camfour exclusives. If that were one of the more common 5-inch 945's, I would call the tagged price a little too high.

However if you were interested in chasing a scarce variant, their price isn't awful.

And both prices are better if original boxes are included of course. (Plus, you said they wheel & deal!) Bottom line is that I am relieved these two are not my local gun store!

 

[loony888]

The 945 has no box and only the one Mag.... it's from a deceased estate so it is what it is.

I'd like it but i'd definitely need a second and maybe a 3rd mag so i might be making a rod for my own back because they are scarce and importing the mags into Australia is difficult. Getting the gun here is not much of a problem, just costly and slow.

 

[Dino44]

It's my understanding that the 645 and 4506 magazines are dimensionally the same, but a second magazine release notch has to be cut to the correct location on the replacement magazine. loony888 you are correct the 945 magazines are very scarce.

 

[7secondgta]

Yes, the magazines are scarce, since they were only manufactured by Smith & Wesson, but they are out there. Check eBay from time to time and you can find them. There are a good number of them listed now, but nothing cheaper than $100 right now. Depends on how bad you want seconds, thirds, etc. I like to keep 3 mags per pistol.

 

[7secondgta]

Whenever or wherever you buy your mags, ensure the magazine catch/release notch is slightly above the 4th round indicator hole and not slightly below it. Also, follower is always black; never orange or yellow.

 

[7secondgta]

I stopped by a favorite gun shop yesterday afternoon and saw this nice pair. The full size 945, I already have the stainless version. The 52-2 I kind of always wanted one, but don't really need to start a new caliber in the collection. Both guns are in terrific condition. The 52 says with box and has a really light trigger pull. I did ask the vendor if it's original. He thought it was, but I did not ask him to go get it because they were quite busy and their storage area is in a basement level. I just stopped by on my way to a stock car racing event and needed to avoid rush hour traffic. I'd be happy to share with any interested people. View attachment 779511

I wouldn't mind inquiring about such a PC masterpiece.
PM me please @7secondgta

 

[7secondgta]

Thanks for 945 update Dino44.

 

[7secondgta]

There is currently a 945 mag on flea bay right now with an opening bid of $24.95 waiting for someone ….