Model 457

[nocents]

thanks Guevera.....I remember when those were available.....I know of a like new example close to me that is available....but the tax man and some spring home projects are putting gun acquisitions on hold for a while

 

[vigil617]

In response to my own question about about the two-tone 457s produced one year: I saw a couple of them in the completed sales portion of GB that sold well under $500. They seemed roughly in line with the other models that had sold, so the "twice the value" contention in the SCSW might be true only in theory. I know two-tones aren't for everybody, but at the same time, an all-steel pistol for that kind of money, in .45ACP, is worth considering.

I'm with nocents, though, in that the aluminum alloy frames are worth it, especially in a carry piece.

Still would like to hear from anyone about the nested-springs question, especially....

Thinking I have a good candidate for a "truck gun" now, especially if I can find one for only a few hundred bucks that's as reliable as the Smith Third Gens are.

 

[nocents]

^^^^^^"Doorman for Dogs"^^^^^...+1 on that

 

[ultratec00]

I own a two tone, but it has an alloy frame not SS.

Great little firearm. Accurate and manageable. Only downside that I can think of is the 457 does not have a standard sight dovetail, but unique to the model. I was able to find a set of tritium sights for mine while the model was still in production.

I know two-tones aren't for everybody, but at the same time, an all-steel pistol for that kind of money, in .45ACP, is worth considering.

 

[andrewb70]

I own a two tone, but it has an alloy frame not SS.

Great little firearm. Accurate and manageable. Only downside that I can think of is the 457 does not have a standard sight dovetail, but unique to the model. I was able to find a set of tritium sights for mine while the model was still in production.

XS offers both their Big Dot and Little Dot sights for the 457.

Andrew

 

[sintered]

My 457D has duel springs (one inside the other). Is that what you meant by "Nested?"

 

[vigil617]

My 457D has duel springs (one inside the other). Is that what you meant by "Nested?"

Yep. Thanks.