[jsbethel]

The recoil spring assembly is discontinued according to Midway - Smith & Wesson Recoil Guide Rod Assembly S&W SW9945 SW990L45 (midwayusa.com)

 

[Marcus99]

The recoil spring assembly is discontinued according to Midway - Smith & Wesson Recoil Guide Rod Assembly S&W SW9945 SW990L45 (midwayusa.com)

Indeed, I called S&W and it’s discontinued without an ETA of if/when it might ever be back in stock.

Does anyone know whether the SW99 .45’s backstraps are dimensionally the same as the P99 in 9mm and 40, SW99 in 9mm, and Magnum Research MR9’s?

 

[thedesertfox]

I've had three of the SW99's in 45ACP for years, and have absolutely no complaints. I would like to find a source for stainless guide rods or guide rod/spring assemblies like those available from DPM for the P99/SW99 9mm/40S&W. Can't really rationalize why I'd like to find the stainless guide rod, since i've never had a problem or failure ( and am unaware of any problems or failures) of the original polymer guide rod. However, the afore-mentioned DPM guide rod recoil-control assembly could potentially help to prevent battering of the frame.

 

[Walther Wood]

Good catch on that one, sir. I can never find a deal like that on something I want.

 

[OmegaJB]

I've had the SW99 in 45 ACP for several years and it's a great firearm. I was lucky when I bought it S&W still had sights and magazines for sale even though it was well past the time it was discontinued.

This website claims to have 3 magazines in stock.

Smith & Wesson Magazine SW99 45 ACP 9Rd 19990

SMITH AND WESSON MAGAZINE SW99 45 ACP 9RDMagazines for S&W .38 special, 9mm, 22 LR, .40, and .45 caliber handguns. They hold 5 to 16 rounds depending on the model of the clip, and the caliber of the handgun. Available in blue, black, or stainless finish.Manufacturer: SMITH AND WESSONModel: 19990

www.wholesalehunter.com

 

[Marcus99]

Thanks all. I found three additional (all new in original packaging) mags plus a manual. So I now have a complete setup with five mags. Also, the SW99 in 9mm vs. .45 do NOT use the dimensionally same backstraps, I compared them. The .45 backstraps are wider and taller.

I haven’t been able to shoot it yet but will report back once I do so. The gun appears fired very little but I’d still like to find an additional recoil spring assembly if possible.