Handgun, .45 caliber, Smith & Wesson Model 457
Smith & Wesson Model 457 Second generation semi-automatic
TypeSemi-automatic handgun
Place of originUnited States
Production history
Produced1996-2008
Specifications
Mass820 g (29 oz)
Length184 mm (7.25 in)
Barrel length95 mm (3.75 in)
Caliber.45 ACP
Actionshort recoil, DA/SA
Sights
  • front: Fixed post, White Dot, drift-adjustable for windage
  • rear: Fixed, Two-Dot, drift adjustable for windage

The Smith & Wesson Model 457 is a compact semi-automatic pistol from Smith & Wesson's Second Generation series of alloy and steel-framed handguns in company's Value Line of budget-priced auto pistols.[1][2] The 457 is a compact pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge.[1] The design utilizes a double-action/single action trigger mechanism, meaning that the first shot is fired with long double-action pull, with following shots fired in single-action.[3] The 457's external hammer omits a thumb spur, thereby reducing the risk of being caught on clothing during unholstering.[3] A slide-mounted safety lever that drops the hammer from its cocked position when moved to the 'safe' position.[3] The 457 has a 95 mm (3.75 in) barrel and 7-round magazine capacity.[3] The Model 457 was produced with a matte-finish carbon steel slide and blackened aluminum alloy frame. Other versions include the Model 457S with a stainless steel slide and aluminum frame, and the Model 457TDA with a satin-finished aluminum frame and black carbon steel slide.[3][1]

The compact design of the pistol makes it ideal for concealed carry, and the model developed a reputation for reliability, durability, and accuracy.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Supica Jim, and Nahas Richard, Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th ed. (2016), Gun Digest Books, ISBN 9781440245633, pp. 330-338
  2. 1 2 Rementer, Stephen R. an Eimer, Bruce N., Essential Guide to Handguns: Firearm Instruction for Personal Defense and Protection, Looseleaf Law Publications Inc., ISBN 1889031658 (2009), p. 83
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Gun Tests, September 2007, pp. 18-22

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