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Smith & Wesson
Model 4526
Smith & Wesson Pistol 4526 .45 Auto Variant-1
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:8.5-in Height:No Data
Barrel:5-in Weight:40.5-oz
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Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (230 grain bullet)195500
  • Recoil Factor (230 grain bullet)6.58 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity9 rounds
  • ConcealabilityFair
  • Defense Factor79%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:1990 - 1991
Caliber:.45 Auto
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:frame mounted decock lever
Magazine:8-round
Frame:stainless steel
Grip:straight backstrap wrap-around
Sights:3-dot fixed
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Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson
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Gun Value
MSRP:$762.00Used Est:$635.00
Last Update:8/20/2023
About the Gun

Third Generation pistol similar to the early model 4506 except with a frame mounted decock lever.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .45 Automatic
Alias: .45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP)
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:230 grains
MV:850 ft/sec ME:369 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This cartridge was developed by John Browning and was adopted by the United States Ordnance Department along with the Colt-Browning automatic pistol in 1911. It has also been made the official military handgun chambering by several other governments, notably Argentina, Mexico and Norway. The 45 Automatic is the most powerful military handgun cartridge in use today. This is a heavy and powerful sub-sonic round. Although its muzzle energy can exceed 400 ft-lbs, its velocity and bullet weight creates a steep trajectory curve that limits its effective range to self-defense distances.

User Rating
1 User Ratings
1 User Comments
User Comments

5 of 5 Stars
S&W 4526 ordered for LE
By Kingcr9256 on 30 Dec 2019
This is a very hard to find pistol. The one I am rating is from a LE agency. I've fired many different .45 cal 1911/style pistols but this one feels and shoots excellent. I really like the decocking lever, .246" bobbed hammer and .304" smooth trigger, straight wrap around backstrap as well as the Novak Lo-mount fixed sights. This one has the serrated front trigger guard for excellent 2 handed purchase on the pistol and fast acquisition on the target. If you have one keep it and if you want one good like finding one.