New 845 Model of 1998

[furyalecto]

With some assistance from a gracious forum member I bought a "NIB" 845 Model of 1998.
I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, but hope to soon. It looks like it had been fired & handled a bit, but still looks pretty nice. I am probably going to replace the grip with Hogues.
It was reported as residing in a display case for the last 9 years or so.
Please forgive if the photos do not link correctly.

 

[Kevin G]

Give the factory grips a try first, I've found I like them. Besides, it's kind of fun having this hot rod dressed up in generic Smith garb. Mine lacks the "845 Model of 1998" ledgend though.
Kevin

 

[lah1940]

Nope that 845 was never fired but it did have a lot of handling. I saw it every time I went into the gun shop that had it. It was one of the oldest guns in their inventory. You made them very happy when you purchased it.

 

[wproct]

Nope that 845 was never fired but it did have a lot of handling. I saw it every time I went into the gun shop that had it. It was one of the oldest guns in their inventory. You made them very happy when you purchased it.

Sounds like a win/win situation, both seller and buyer is happy. That is a very nice pistol. I would also vote for leaving the original Smith & Wesson grips in place.

 

[505Gibbs]

With some assistance from a gracious forum member I bought a "NIB" 845 Model of 1998.
I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, but hope to soon. It looks like it had been fired & handled a bit, but still looks pretty nice. I am probably going to replace the grip with Hogues.
It was reported as residing in a display case for the last 9 years or so.
Please forgive if the photos do not link correctly.

I just checked the Hogue web site and they do not list an 845 grip! A 945, yes, but no 845 and I do not think they are interchangeable - hopefully I'm incorrect.
You will enjoy your new acquisition!! I sure like mine!!!!!!

 

[hberttmank]

The 845 grip is the same as the 4506.

 

[bdgotoh]

That same Hogue grip fits the 1006 too. I really like the Hogue I put on mine, it's stickier than the stock grip. My 845 shoots great with all the loads I put through it and feels great in the hand. My old fave .45 was a stainless Gold Cup, now it's the 845.

Congrats on getting a great S&W!

 

[furyalecto]

I finally got a chance to shoot it today. It shoots better than I can.

The stock grips are defintely coming off.