Smith & Wesson Performance Center 945-1 .45 ACP, 5 in Stainless SAO, Full-Size, Adjustable Sights (2001–2003)
The Smith & Wesson Performance Center 945-1 is a full-size, stainless steel .45 ACP pistol built with hand-fitted Performance Center craftsmanship and part of S&W's 3rd Generation Series. This example features a linkless barrel with a Briley spherical bushing, adjustable iron sights with a Wilson Combat-marked rear, and fish-scale serrations front and rear. It is in very good overall condition with an excellent, mirror-bright bore.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. Minor and superficial scratches and blemishes are present. The bore is clean and shiny. Please note this pistol does not include a magazine.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Performance Center 945-1 pistol
Built by the Performance Center, this 945-1 showcases hand-fitted construction and premium details throughout. The frame displays the Performance Center seal and Model 945-1 stamping, along with a full-length dust cover, vertically serrated front strap, checkered mainspring housing, and a flared/beveled magazine well. It was produced between 2001 and 2003 in the United States.
The linkless barrel system is paired with a Briley spherical bushing to support precise lockup. A loaded-chamber inspection port adds a quick visual status check. The slide is finished in stainless and features fish-scale serrations at the front and rear, a lowered and flared ejection port, and an external extractor.
This single-action-only pistol includes an ambidextrous manual safety, grip safety, and a firing-pin block, along with a loaded-chamber viewport. The fire-control setup uses a skeletonized three-hole trigger and a skeletonized Commander-style hammer for a crisp, consistent break.
Target-focused sighting is provided by adjustable iron sights, with a Wilson Combat-marked rear sight and a black post front sight. Black checkered grip panels complete the package. Please note, the pistol is offered without a magazine.