Smith & Wesson M&P45c .45 ACP Compact, 4 in Barrel, No-Thumb-Safety Variant (SKU 109308) - Black, 8+1, Steel White-Dot Sights
This first-generation Smith & Wesson M&P45c is the no-thumb-safety variant (SKU 109308) with a 4 in barrel, nitrided stainless slide and barrel, and a black polymer frame with an embedded stainless-steel chassis. It includes two factory 8-round magazines, three interchangeable backstraps, and the factory hard case. Notable features include a loaded-chamber viewport, fish-scale cocking serrations, an integral Picatinny rail, and steel white-dot sights.
The M&P45c line was among models approved by the DEA in 2009 for personally owned duty use. This example is compact in size while offering 8+1 capacity in .45 ACP, with a sight radius of approximately 6.3 in and dimensions tailored for carry or duty use.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This pistol shows minimal markings from previous handling and use. The bore is bright and clean. Please refer to the photos for additional detail.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory hard case
- Owner's manual
- Three interchangeable backstrap/palm-swells (S/M/L)
- Two factory Smith & Wesson 8-round steel magazines marked .45 AUTO
The M&P45c no-thumb-safety variant combines a striker-fired action with passive safety systems. It uses a hinged two-piece safety trigger, a sear deactivation lever, and a loaded-chamber viewport. The slide is marked to indicate the pistol can fire with the magazine removed, confirming there is no magazine disconnect.
Built around a stainless-steel barrel and stainless slide treated with a black Melonite/nitride finish, this pistol pairs corrosion-resistant construction with Smith & Wesson’s embedded stainless-steel frame chassis. Fish-scale cocking serrations and an external extractor support positive manipulation and consistent extraction.
Ergonomics are adjustable and grippy thanks to the interchangeable S/M/L backstraps and textured grip panels. Sighting is straightforward with a dovetailed steel white-dot front blade and a low-profile dovetailed steel rear notch, supported by an approximate 6.3 in sight radius.
Dimensionally, the compact frame offers an overall length of about 7.55 in, a height of 4.8 in, and a width of 1.2 in. Weight is approximately 26.2 oz without a magazine. The 4 in barrel, 8+1 capacity, and integral three-slot Picatinny rail add practical utility for carry and accessory mounting.