jo64ohio
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i have a chance to buy a 45 shorty semi.how rare or how many were produced and for how long?i am a revolver guy but really like the look and feel of this 45 shorty.any info. would be greatly appreciated.thanks.
s&w 45 shorty question
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Hard to answer your question without knowing exactly which firearm you are talking about.
S&W built several variations of short 45s.
If the firearm in question has the box, provide us with the 6 digit product code
and someone can probably tell you quite a bit about the variation you are looking at.
There were 2 or 3 runs a firearm known as the Shorty 45. I am guessing this is the
one you are referring to, but perhaps not
There was one run of a firearm known as the Shorty 45 Mk2
There were 1 or 2 runs a firearm known as the the 45CQB
There were 2 or 3 runs a firearm known as the 45 Recon
I am sure there are more variations that I can not recall off the top of my head.
S&W built several variations of short 45s.
If the firearm in question has the box, provide us with the 6 digit product code
and someone can probably tell you quite a bit about the variation you are looking at.
There were 2 or 3 runs a firearm known as the Shorty 45. I am guessing this is the
one you are referring to, but perhaps not
There was one run of a firearm known as the Shorty 45 Mk2
There were 1 or 2 runs a firearm known as the the 45CQB
There were 2 or 3 runs a firearm known as the 45 Recon
I am sure there are more variations that I can not recall off the top of my head.
the semi looks like the first picture and says shorty 45 at the end of the slide and i think it is stainless with some parts being aluminum if i remember what he told me,i know it's a performance center one,there was no case so i can't look on it for the product codes.thanks for the info.
SW CQB 45
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There is also a Shorty 45 fixed Novak rear with a single side decocker lever too.
if the case is missing, that will bring the price down.
Grinder is you number expert.
Prices fluctuate......deals for clean with all stuff around 700. I have seen NIB for well over a grand.
if the case is missing, that will bring the price down.
Grinder is you number expert.
Prices fluctuate......deals for clean with all stuff around 700. I have seen NIB for well over a grand.
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Shorty 45s had fixed sights. The firearm pictured is a Shorty 45 Mk2 and has the
adjustable sights.
The Shorty 45 came out in the mid 90s. It was a Distributor Exclusive offering from
Lew Horton. I do not recall how many were produced.
If I were looking to buy, I tend to agree with SW CQB 45 as to purchase price.
However, I can tell you that I would not part with mine for $1000. I like it too much.
adjustable sights.
The Shorty 45 came out in the mid 90s. It was a Distributor Exclusive offering from
Lew Horton. I do not recall how many were produced.
If I were looking to buy, I tend to agree with SW CQB 45 as to purchase price.
However, I can tell you that I would not part with mine for $1000. I like it too much.
vigil617
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FWIW, the version of the S&W Standard Catalog that I have doesn't list much information about the Shorty 45 Mark II, but what it does say is this:
Product code 170088: 3.5" MK II adjustable sights, ambidextrous safety, 1997.
Description of the Shorty 45 includes "hand fitted titanium barrel bushing, oversize frame and side rails, match grade barrel, 20 LPI precision-checked front strap, stainless slide and aluminum frame, single- or double-action hand honed by the Performance Center, "SFF" serial number prefix. Produced for Lew Horton."
My S&W Standard Catalog doesn't list a value range, but what the other posters here have said is good advice.
Product code 170088: 3.5" MK II adjustable sights, ambidextrous safety, 1997.
Description of the Shorty 45 includes "hand fitted titanium barrel bushing, oversize frame and side rails, match grade barrel, 20 LPI precision-checked front strap, stainless slide and aluminum frame, single- or double-action hand honed by the Performance Center, "SFF" serial number prefix. Produced for Lew Horton."
My S&W Standard Catalog doesn't list a value range, but what the other posters here have said is good advice.
SCriswell
Member
I believe there were only 500 of the Shorty 45 and they were made in 1996. That being the one with the Novak fixed sights. At least I hope so, because I have one.
SW CQB 45
Member
this was #20. I sold it this past year.
Interesting, I have SFF0447, with Novak fixed sights.
Oh Man! Now you guys gave me something else to look for and must have one of these. Don't be affraid of the short barreled .45's I have a Carry12 Para Ordnance and it shoots ragged holes at 25' all day long. Buy it, you'll love it. I own 4 S&W 9mm auto's and they never FTFeed or FTFire. I re-spring mine once I buy a used one but that's just me. You will fall in love so be prepared.
SW CQB 45
Member
if the SFF is "clean", has stamped PC mags (2)....7 bills is not bad.
well i picked up my 45 shorty.i am happy i think i got a nice one.it is marked 45 shorty mk.2,serial #SFF1018,it did come in the black case with all papers,product code is 170088.it is like new and has 3 performance center mags.it has fixed sights with another set of sights in the case.
Ranch Hand
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My 2 Cents
The price is right on line with what they bring. You did great. IF in a moment of some type of weakness or mental collapse or you find you just don't like it ( for some Reason) PM me will pay more to you than you did. They are THAT GOOD.. You can buy Plastic all day long. One of these is rare under 800-1000 in pristine condition. You did good Grasshopper.
RH
" Enjoy The Trip The Destination is Not the Goal"
The price is right on line with what they bring. You did great. IF in a moment of some type of weakness or mental collapse or you find you just don't like it ( for some Reason) PM me will pay more to you than you did. They are THAT GOOD.. You can buy Plastic all day long. One of these is rare under 800-1000 in pristine condition. You did good Grasshopper.
RH
" Enjoy The Trip The Destination is Not the Goal"
SW CQB 45
Member
it did not happen unless there are PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations on a good deal
$700 is a damn good price, box or not. Congrats!!!
Just bought this Shorty back in November. Previous owner put Trijicon sights which have faded. I'll order some original style Novacs when i get around to it. It came with 2 mags with different style bottoms.
SFF0581, Product code 170075, Spec Ord. 6261
Just bought this Shorty back in November. Previous owner put Trijicon sights which have faded. I'll order some original style Novacs when i get around to it. It came with 2 mags with different style bottoms.
SFF0581, Product code 170075, Spec Ord. 6261
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