PISTOL: SMITH & WESSON MODEL 457, SERIAL NUMBER VYY5300, SEMI - AUTOMATIC, 45 AUTO, BLACK (MATTE), CASE NOT INCLUDED, 4" Notes: Smith & Wesson Model 457 is a compact, double-action/single-action (DA/SA) semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP. * Caliber: .45 ACP (.45 Auto) * Capacity: 7+1 rounds (single-stack proprietary magazine, often with a pinky-rest basepad) * Barrel Length: 3.75 inches (95 mm) * Overall Length: 7.25 inches (184 mm) * Weight: Approx. 26 to 29 ounces (empty) * Action: Short-recoil, DA/SA trigger mechanism * Frame & Slide: Blackened aluminum alloy frame with a matte-finish carbon steel slide (Model 457S features a stainless steel slide) * Production Years: 1996 to 2008 (part of Smith & Wesson's budget-priced "Value Line" in the 3rd Generation series) * The external hammer lacks a thumb spur to prevent snagging on clothing or holsters during concealed carry. * Safety & Decocker: Features a slide-mounted ambidextrous/single-side safety lever that safely drops the hammer when engaged (decocker). * Magazine Safety: Includes a magazine disconnect safety, meaning the gun will not fire if the magazine is removed. * Sights: Low-profile drift-adjustable white-dot front and two-dot rear sights. * Reliability: Built as a workhorse from Smith & Wesson's respected 3rd Generation architecture, it has a solid reputation for feeding a wide variety of ball and jacketed hollow-point (JHP) ammunition reliably. * Handling: Its compact size and natural grip angle make it manageable for a .45 ACP concealed carry firearm, though the smooth plastic/synthetic grips can feel a bit slick with heavy use or moisture.