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Smith & Wesson
Model 457S
Smith & Wesson Pistol 457S .45 Auto Variant-1
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:7.25-in Height:No Data
Barrel:3.75-in Weight:29-oz
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Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (230 grain bullet)182850
  • Recoil Factor (230 grain bullet)8.21 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity8 rounds
  • ConcealabilityGood
  • Defense Factor78%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:2003 - 2006
Caliber:.45 Auto
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:slide mounted safety/decock lever
Magazine:7-round
Frame:aluminum alloy
Grip:straight backstrap wrap-around
Sights:white dot front, 2 dot rear
Notes:stainless steel barrel
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson
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Gun Value
MSRP:$710.00Used Est:$550.00
Last Update:1/17/2023
About the Gun

The Model 457 is a member of the 'Value Series' semi-automatic pistols. It is a relatively compact double-action single-stack pistol that has a 3.75-inch barrel and 7-round magazine capacity. It is available in either black alloy or stainless steel.

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:795 ft/sec ME:323 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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