M&P .45C or a NIB 457?

[cb4017]

I'm thinking of the addition of a compact .45 to my collection. The M&P 45C is at the top of my list. I have a full size M&P 45 and it's a great gun.

Then I spotted a NIB S&W 457 at my dealer for $499. Looks like a very nice little 45. I'm only reading good things about it.

Now I'm starting to consider the 457 instead of the M&P. Any input appreciated.

 

[cb4017]

I'm thinking of the addition of a compact .45 to my collection. The M&P 45C is at the top of my list. I have a full size M&P 45 and it's a great gun.

Then I spotted a NIB S&W 457 at my dealer for $499. Looks like a very nice little 45. I'm only reading good things about it.

Now I'm starting to consider the 457 instead of the M&P. Any input appreciated.

 

[OFT]

Hi Cliff. I would go for the 457 since I've had one for about ten years. I don't remember mine ever having a feed problem and my only gripe was that I had to take some off the front sight to get it to shoot on target at 25 yards. Good little gun.

 

[18DAI]

Another vote for the 457, on trigger alone if nothing else. Then add in accuracy, reliability, manual safety/decocker, and 457's can be found LNIB for cheap.

The 457 is a great carry 45. Good luck with your decision! Regards 18DAI.

 

[hikerbum]

I never had a 457, but I do have the M&P 45 compact. Its a great gun. ACCURATE, decent trigger, and recoil is surprisingly mild for a 45 in a small package.

 

[cb4017]

Thanks gents. I'm going to go fondle the 457 in a little while. Hell, I guess I could buy both..

 

[torrejon224]

Go for the 457, I carried one as a back up to my 4566 for years and it's a great gun. I bought an M&P compact last year and sold it the following week. Trigger sucked and the entire gun just seemed cheap but I hear the newer ones are better!

 

[cb4017]

Well I bought a 457. I brought it home, field stripped and lubed it then headed for the desert. I put about 75 rounds through it of mixed 60's vintage military ball, Rem Golden Sabers and some of my reloads.
I like it. Shoots to point of aim and accurate. A little snappy but better than my .40 Glock 23.
I'm a little surprised by how long this gun has languished. The fired casing was dated 11/02.

If anybody is interested my dealer has a second new 457 available.

Thanks!