Catalog of Performance Center 945 Variants

[dandd]

Hi skjos,
Here are some other pix of the 945-1 which I took when I brought it home from the FFL. It seems the codes on the frame, slide and barrel match. (Your suggestion on the model SKU got me thinking some parts may have been swapped, but it all matches.)

 

[Sevens]

We have seen slight variations even with same exact SKU’s. You can contact S&W if you like but I would guess there is 0% chance they told you 170173 in error. You simply have a small (but awesome and noteworthy!) variation.

The 945’s are unlike most PC guns in this regard. Lots and lots of variations.

 

[dandd]

Thanks Sevens. You highlight the beauty and uniqueness of the S&W 945 and its variants. I did get to the range this past Friday for the first time with it and the operation and accuracy is just amazing. I real pleasure to shoot.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

Thanks for posting. If I ever saw one, it was when I was too new to know it.

 

[dandd]

skjos, Sevens, et.al.,
For reference (link below), from the S&W website, the 170173 (sku). To the point raised by Sevens (grip screws), the SW site archive is slotted; mine are hex. Sadly, they do not show the "right side" in that spec sheet (PC stamp location). The journey continues.

ARCHIVE: Model 945 | Smith & Wesson

 

[Erocksmash]

Is there a way to know production numbers on variants?

 

[skjos]

Hi Skjos, yes, S&W sent me back a note for the serial number RSA1832 and said model 170173 mfg in 2000. Now attached is a pic of the fired case pack and you can see (hopefully) the date of 12/19/02.

From S&W:
Reference number: LTK1114702177722X Please use this ticket number in any correspondence with us.
Subject: no subject

Dear Customer,



Model 945 that with a 5" barrel that was manufactured in 2002, product code 170173.

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Now you have me curious. Let me know if I should resend the request to S&W and maybe highlight that SKU you mentioned.
Thanks,
dandd

After perusing around some 945-1 pictures I have collected, I have observed some other 170173's in the same configuration as yours.

I have added the 170173 (B) variant to the list and included some pictures (it might take a little bit for the server to update).

Thanks for providing the information on your pistol.

 

[dandd]

skjos, thanks as always! I've been tied up on a recent project which is taking way more time than planned, so a bit behind on the forum.
Best, dandd

 

[Jeppo]

Unknown 4?

 

[Beemerguy53]

Selling my 945 was the dumbest decision I've ever made regarding buying or selling a firearm...

 

[cometpx4]

945

Beautiful pistols ! I had so many of these back when they were in production and traded them off at one time or another.
They really represent what I consider to be the Golden Age of the Performance Center