945 smith

flyrod_1 · Post by **flyrod_1** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:36 pm

Want to know if the 945 smith is a good gun for shooting centerfire matches. have a chance to get one cheap. or should I go with the colt gold cup. Don't really know which one to start with. only one match under my belt ,and I'm hooked so any help would be good. thanks

gn303 · Post by **gn303** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:30 pm

If you want to participate in center fire matches according the ISSF rules .45 is to big, maximum is 9 mm. And 9mm Luger is considered to powerful and not acurate enough to face the .38 or .32 Wadcutters. Most of the guns used in ISSF center fire today are .32 S&W Long.
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Dogchaser · Post by **Dogchaser** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:35 pm

If you are talking about NRA Conventional pistol matches (900, 1800, 2700) the 745 would be fine for centerfire and .45 stages.

You may be able tohave a better trigger done for a 1911 type .45 though.

How much is cheap for the 745?

Mike M. · Post by **Mike M.** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:51 pm

The S&W 745, 845, and 945 are all accurate guns. 945s especially, as the Performance Center knows what they are doing.

On the other hand, the 1911s have a bigger support network.

I've got both.