The backstory: I was at my local gun store a couple weeks ago, and one of the folks who works there told me he had a gun that I might be interested in. It was a S&W 645 in the original box. I bought it on the spot.
While cleaning and inspecting it, I managed to launch the guide rod across my cluttered garage. I spent a long time looking, to no avail. I took a look to see if I could purchase a replacement. No luck, every source was simply out of stock. I noticed the part number was the same between the 645 and the 4506. Which also happens to be the same as a 1006, and a 1026, and a 4586, all of which I own.
S&W forum member @peh_7 was kind enough to reply to my PM. He makes these guide rods out of stainless steel.
I ordered 3. I reckon a few spares (in the event of material failure, or my future bumbling) were a good idea. I found the errant guide rod from the 645 in a boot a day later, but by then, I was glad I had ordered some more.
They arrived this week.
The fit is flawless. The craftsmanship, excellent.
The guide rods fit perfectly in both my 645 and 4506.
I own quite a few 3rd generation S&W pistols. I think I am going to have him make up another couple guide rods…just in case.
Shown in the photo, the remaining guide rod, the two S&W guide rods, and the 4506 and the 645.
While cleaning and inspecting it, I managed to launch the guide rod across my cluttered garage. I spent a long time looking, to no avail. I took a look to see if I could purchase a replacement. No luck, every source was simply out of stock. I noticed the part number was the same between the 645 and the 4506. Which also happens to be the same as a 1006, and a 1026, and a 4586, all of which I own.
S&W forum member @peh_7 was kind enough to reply to my PM. He makes these guide rods out of stainless steel.
I ordered 3. I reckon a few spares (in the event of material failure, or my future bumbling) were a good idea. I found the errant guide rod from the 645 in a boot a day later, but by then, I was glad I had ordered some more.
They arrived this week.
The fit is flawless. The craftsmanship, excellent.
The guide rods fit perfectly in both my 645 and 4506.
I own quite a few 3rd generation S&W pistols. I think I am going to have him make up another couple guide rods…just in case.
Shown in the photo, the remaining guide rod, the two S&W guide rods, and the 4506 and the 645.
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