S&W 645... Input?
 

I am looking at picking up a S&W 645. I do NOT know much about the weapon. I can get it for $350 with an Optima red dot (ex-competition weapon). IS that a good price? What isues were has with that weapon? Holsters easy to come by? Anyone conceal carry a Service model on a daily?

I had one some time ago. Big gun, at least as big as a full-size 1911 for sure. Good shooter and very reliable. Mags are expensive and as far as holsters go they may be tough to find. I wouldn't want to carry one around all day...

Thanks bro. Might consider picking it up for plinking or something...

The 645 was the full size, 2nd generation pistol Smith produced primarily for the LE market. The 4506 replaced it.
Pros - Accurate, reliable, easy to maintain.
Cons - Very large, heavy, sights are just OK, grip frame ugly (IMHO), original mags hard to find, sharp edges, hammer bites larger hands, ambi-safety screwed together ( the screw can back out).

I believe the 4506 mags will work. If you have a plastic base pad, you have a 4506 mag. If you have a steel base plate (with or without a rubber bumper) you have a 645 mag. 645 mags work fine in my 4506, but you cannot install the plastic base pad on the 645 mag and expect it to fully seat.

The safety/decocker assembly from a 4506 will fit and correct the screw problem.

Thanks bro