Smith & Wesson 1911's

**VA_Dinger** · 10-31-06, 12:45

Anybody have a clue about Smith & Wesson 1911's? How about the Performance Center hopped up models?

**DrMark** · 10-31-06, 13:10

IIRC, the S&W 1911 "Gunsite Model" was reviewed in SWAT a few months ago.

**bigbore** · 10-31-06, 13:40

Originally Posted by VA_Dinger

Anybody have a clue about Smith & Wesson 1911's? How about the Performance Center hopped up models?

IMO, they are the best production 1911s in their price range.

**Milkman** · 10-31-06, 16:04

The S&W's seem to have a pretty high failure rate on their small parts. A quick search of the 1911 message board has a lot of individual failures (all the MIM parts).

**SinnFéinM1911** · 10-31-06, 18:12

I have a Scandium S&W 1911, and I have no complaints. I had the US Army AMU work it over a couple weeks ago (Thanks Kel ) and it shoots like a house of fire !

Now I just have to figure out how to pull the darn trigger ...

**mark5pt56** · 10-31-06, 19:26

This is MY opinion---leave the toys at home and take the tools to work, did I say any brand that works from the box? I shop at the Glock section.

**K.L. Davis** · 10-31-06, 20:13

From what I am hearing, they have a pretty nice gun -- if you took one as a base and replaced a few parts, checked it out, a little polishing and stuff... I bet you would have a damn nice gun!

Of course it is sort of sad that you have to plan on where to send your 1000 dollar gun to have it worked before you even take it to the range

**SuicideHz** · 11-01-06, 09:26

My FFL will be ordering the #108285 for me this morning:

Info Here:
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...09&isFirearm=Y

* External Extractor
* Single Slide Serrations
* GI Spec Recoil Guide
* 5" 1911 Configuration
* Carbon Steel Frame and Slide with Polished Flats on Slide
* Standard GI Recoil Guide
* External Extractor For Extremely High Reliability
* Laminated Double Diamond Walnut Grips with Silver Smith & Wesson Medallions
* Novak Lo-Mount Carry Sights

Caliber: .45ACP
Capacity: 8+1 Rounds
Barrel Length: 5"
Front Sight: Dot Front Sight
Rear Sight: Novak Lo Mount Carry
Grip: Wood Grips
External Safety: Single Side
Frame: Large
Finish: Blue/Black
Overall Length: 8 3/4"
Material: Carbon Steel Frame and Slide
Weight Empty: 38.5 oz.

I'm getting it for $775 new, out the door. It is pictured with Wilson Combat magazines/pads but I've seen them at funshows with Novak(?) pads with the more angular "finger rest" type shape.