New (To me) S&W 1911

Rob228 · October 7, 2012, 03:16 AM

I picked up this S&W 1911 on a trade a few days ago. Not my first S&W 1911, I bought a 1911Sc when they first came out and still own it, and love it. I traded a bit high on this but I still think it was the right decision. Traded an old Citori Trap (I don't like trap, when I shoot clays I shoot skeet, had the gun for a long time and never shot it) and an M&P .45 (Also own an M&P 9 and just inherited an XDM 45, so I am set on plastic guns, and the M&P 45 just never saw any use). Called Smith to check on the manufacture date, it was early 2004. Hitting the range this coming weekend, range reports will follow.

And with my 1911 Sc

plouffedaddy · October 7, 2012, 08:28 AM

Very nice; I've had nothing but good experiences with S&W 1911s. Congrats.

rjs · October 7, 2012, 09:45 AM

I have the old 4.25" Sc billboard. Fine firearms for sure.

PetahW · October 7, 2012, 10:48 AM

Two years ago, when one of my Son-in law's wanted to get into shooting, and a .45 - we attended a large Mass gunshow, where I advised him to jump on a NOS S&W 1911 @ $800.

Since then, he's been shooting the snot out of it (he & my daughter belong to a local Mass gun club) with zero issues, and loves it to death.

It sure doesn't hurt that they're styled attractively, to boot.

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federali · October 7, 2012, 11:01 AM

My S&W 1911, (post billboard) shoots great and has never had a stoppage. I also own the M&P and that too is a great gun. Don't be dismayed by polymer. The M&P is my primary home defense gun. I like it for that purpose as it holds a few additional rounds and, if necessary, the tapered double stack magazine is more easily loaded into the magazine well than a 1911 magazine unless you have one of those funnels installed on the 1911.

Mr.RevolverGuy · October 7, 2012, 05:57 PM

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October 7, 2012, 03:16 AM	#1
Rob228 Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2010 Location: Broomfield CO Posts: 466	New (To me) S&W 1911 I picked up this S&W 1911 on a trade a few days ago. Not my first S&W 1911, I bought a 1911Sc when they first came out and still own it, and love it. I traded a bit high on this but I still think it was the right decision. Traded an old Citori Trap (I don't like trap, when I shoot clays I shoot skeet, had the gun for a long time and never shot it) and an M&P .45 (Also own an M&P 9 and just inherited an XDM 45, so I am set on plastic guns, and the M&P 45 just never saw any use). Called Smith to check on the manufacture date, it was early 2004. Hitting the range this coming weekend, range reports will follow. And with my 1911 Sc

October 7, 2012, 08:28 AM	#2
plouffedaddy Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2011 Location: Carolina Posts: 2,960	Very nice; I've had nothing but good experiences with S&W 1911s. Congrats. __________________ Mrgunsngear's Youtube Channel Certified Glock Armorer

October 7, 2012, 09:45 AM	#3
rjs Member Join Date: May 1, 2005 Location: Southeastern MN. Posts: 45	Nice. I have the old 4.25" Sc billboard. Fine firearms for sure. __________________ ________________ Spare Time - FLHT Les Baer P-II

October 7, 2012, 11:01 AM	#5
federali Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2011 Location: Nassau County NY Posts: 378	Great guns My S&W 1911, (post billboard) shoots great and has never had a stoppage. I also own the M&P and that too is a great gun. Don't be dismayed by polymer. The M&P is my primary home defense gun. I like it for that purpose as it holds a few additional rounds and, if necessary, the tapered double stack magazine is more easily loaded into the magazine well than a 1911 magazine unless you have one of those funnels installed on the 1911. __________________ Int'l Assoc. of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors

October 7, 2012, 05:57 PM	#6
Mr.RevolverGuy Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 372	S&W 1911 Has treated me well S&W 1000 Round Range Report __________________ Mr.Revolverguy http://www.dayattherange.com Firearms Reviewed and Reported On: An unbiased opinion with real world use.

October 7, 2012, 10:48 AM	#4
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 3,295	Two years ago, when one of my Son-in law's wanted to get into shooting, and a .45 - we attended a large Mass gunshow, where I advised him to jump on a NOS S&W 1911 @ $800. Since then, he's been shooting the snot out of it (he & my daughter belong to a local Mass gun club) with zero issues, and loves it to death. It sure doesn't hurt that they're styled attractively, to boot. .