Getting my Crockett on.

[Trooper224]

Issues solved. The old beast is running like a scalded dog now.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...40-problem-4506-slide-stop.html#post139999825

 

[vegasgunhand]

I carried a 645 after the U.S. Customs Service forbid the carry of single-action autos. It was my tactical pistol as a member of the SRT Team. It served me well till the Glock 21 came into production, and it was my new door-kicking gun until I left the team.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I thought that this thread was about Davy and coon skin caps. I am old.

HAHAHA!!! So did I! I thought to myself, "Self, did he buy a flintlock?"

But I soon realized the error of my ways - AND THAT WAS A VERY FUN POST! I enjoyed it and the memories of Sonny C's various handguns. Loved that show and sometimes I watch re-runs!

 

[James&theGiant1911]

In the 90s on X files moulder and skully both rocked smith and wesson 45s

 

[surfgun]

In the 90s on X files moulder and skully both rocked smith and wesson 45s

You mean .40's in regards to the X files. 4006's. Also at times Sig's and Glock's.

 

[Trooper224]

Well, after 500 rounds I had to throw in the towel on the factory grips. They're just too narrow for my big meat hooks. My hands can't get good contact on the sides of the grip no matter how hard I crush it and this causes the gun to torque in my hands during discharge.

In spite of the fact that I despise rubber grips on handguns, I've installed a set of Hogues and they do the trick as far as controllability goes. The increase in girth is the key factor.

A question for those of you who've used the wood Hogues: how do they compare in size to the rubber grips? About the same, or are they larger still?

 

[jscott]

During the VICE days I had the opportunity to work as a supervisor with the real Miami-Dade Narcotics Bureau. I was constantly kept busy trying to restrain young detectives who sometimes confused their role with TV fiction. Those times were quite an adventure. As far as the Smith .45s go, I had both the 645 and the 4506. Both great guns but real heavy. There was much more interest in the light frame Sigs.

 

[brjr51]

Great write-up and I'll admit to catching the show regularly back then. I recently picked up this 645 from a forum member and it's bringing back memories of pink flamingoes and Jai-Alai. Now need to find a ******* rig, pick up my Armani suit from the cleaners, and quit wearing socks.

 

[BAM-BAM]

During the VICE days I had the opportunity to work as a supervisor with the real Miami-Dade Narcotics Bureau. I was constantly kept busy trying to restrain young detectives who sometimes confused their role with TV fiction. Those times were quite an adventure. As far as the Smith .45s go, I had both the 645 and the 4506. Both great guns but real heavy. There was much more interest in the light frame Sigs.

Ya, just prior to the introduction of the 3rd Gen Smiths I transitioned from 1911s to a West German Sig 220 to meet my .45 carry need.......added a Sig 245 in about 1993/94