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Smith & Wesson
Model 945
Smith & Wesson Pistol 945 .45 Auto Variant-2
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:8.75-in Height:No Data
Barrel:5-in Weight:40.5-oz
Variant 2 of 2
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (230 grain bullet)195500
  • Recoil Factor (230 grain bullet)6.58 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity9 rounds
  • ConcealabilityFair
  • Defense Factor78%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:2005 - 2010
Caliber:.45 Auto
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:single-action (SA)
Safety:grip safety, manual thumb safety
Magazine:8-round
Frame:stainless steel
Grip:wood
Sights:black blade front, adjustable rear
Notes:matte black finish
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson
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Gun Value
MSRP:$2,410.00Used Est:$1,650.00
Last Update:1/19/2023
About the Gun

The 945 is a Smith & Wesson Performance Center offering built on a standard, third generation S&W frame, fitted with a beavertail grip safety, a standard M-1911-looking ambidextrous thumb safety and an oversized magazine release button. Features include scalloped slide serrations, black or two-tone finish, checkered front and rear gripstrap, checkered wood panel grips, stainless steel, adj. rear sight, target trigger and bobbed hammer.

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.

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