S&W 645 a true work of art and engineering combined
Well, I do not post on forums much, or even visit much, but I just had to say that after reading all I found here that I'm very glad I did not sell mine. What you see pictured is what i believe to be the finest "virgin" 1988 S&W model 645 I've ever had the pleasure of seeing, holding, or owning...and soon, i will be shooting it. I've held off firing it because i thought it would be worth too much to shoot it someday, and I did not want to take away from that value. Alas, after selling off my S&W collection ( literally dozens of them ) I was all set to find a buyer for this one last piece, but now, have decided life is too short, and there is too much JUNK out there being passed off as quality these days. So, this 645 my friends, is off the market, and shall most likely accompany me the rest of my days. True, they are a thing of the past, much like most of us who own them
Yet they are often much BETTER than the things made today, much like many of their owners as well
With age comes wisdom, and an appreciation for things and days gone by, not to mention the good sense to just hang on to things that WORK, and sell the s@#t that doesn't
Just for the curious, yes, the sights and grips are factory options, this one is one of the last of the good ones, 1987-'88 serial, believed to be unfired other than the factory test. I shall be enjoying it soon, so, to those who own one, i salute you on your good taste! and to those who want one, may you have the best of luck in your search
NEVER FORGET, Freedom is NEVER FREE, remember those whom we've lost, for they can no longer go where we go, and we owe them more than we can ever repay. Support the troops, even if you know longer believe in the mission. God bless, and God speed to all of us in the days ahead, may we never have to fire our S&W in anger, protest, or defense, but if we shall, may our aim be true, and may the sorry S>O>B on the other end wish he never picked the fight to begin with, Amen.
D.
"Rejoice oh not young man, for the though the world stood up, and stopped the b@st@rd, the bitch that bore him is in heat again!"
-Bertolt Brecht
"The object of war is not to die for your country, but to make the other guy die for his"
-George S. Patton
ps....It's no longer a virgin, finally took it to the range yesterday, see attached pic of target, rapid fire, combat stance, 10 yards. Multiple ammo types, still adjusting sight for windage, elevation is fine, best 3 shot groups are about 1 inch. First time out with this piece so still getting used to it, but i believe it might be the best auto I've ever owned, bar none, and I've owned SIG, BAER, COLT, GLOCK, BROWNING, and KIMBER....this SMITH beats them all hands down in my opinion.
