S&W adds 2 new SW1911's & M&P Pro Series CORE

Sinkhole · November 7, 2012, 04:03 PM

For those that haven't seen this yet.It looks like both new 1911s are coming out of the Performance Center. I really like the 170344. I love the bobbed grip and color combo is really nice.

Model No. 170344

Model No. 170343

S&W is releasing the new M&P Pro Series C.O.R.E. Models. Looks like they will available in 4 flavors M&P40L CORE (178059), M&P40 CORE (178060), M&P9 CORE (178061) and M&P9L (178058).

"3-Interchangeable Newly Enhanced Textured Palmswell Grip Sizes
Slide cut to accept the following optics – Trijicon RMR, Leupold Delta Point, Jpoint, Doctor, C-More STS, Insight MRDS
Based on the popular Pro Series line of competition ready firearms, the new M&P C.O.R.E (Competition Optics Ready Equipment) models offer consumers a specialized platform for adding accessory optics to their personal handguns. Engineered to accept six popular styles of competition based optics, the M&P C.O.R.E models are easily adapted to meet any demand. "

plouffedaddy · November 7, 2012, 04:47 PM

I wonder why they'd put suppressor sights on the M&Ps but not make the threaded barrel standard?

TheFlash · November 7, 2012, 05:16 PM

I have a basic stainless S&W 1911 (SKU#108282) and I love it, but regarding these 1911's, I have one question:

What is the function/purpose of those three slanted cuts in the front part of those 1911 slides???

Thanks,
Mike

vyse.04 · November 7, 2012, 05:45 PM

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What is the function/purpose of those three slanted cuts in the front part of those 1911 slides???

Either lighten the slide or for porting. Probably the former but it's hard to tell with a blackened barrel... Don't see any ports though.

carguychris · November 7, 2012, 06:53 PM

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What is the function/purpose of those three slanted cuts in the front part of those 1911 slides???

To appeal to Hollywood movie armorers.

Sinkhole · November 7, 2012, 07:16 PM

The higher sights there so they will be seen through the optic in for what ever reason it fails.

plouffedaddy · November 7, 2012, 11:52 PM

Right, I agree. But look at my FNP45:

It has both; I would think that since they already have threaded barrels for them already it would make sense to include that. It probably wouldn't cost more than an extra $5 per gun.

November 7, 2012, 04:47 PM	#2
plouffedaddy Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2011 Location: Carolina Posts: 2,960	I wonder why they'd put suppressor sights on the M&Ps but not make the threaded barrel standard? __________________ Mrgunsngear's Youtube Channel Certified Glock Armorer

November 7, 2012, 11:52 PM	#7
plouffedaddy Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2011 Location: Carolina Posts: 2,960	Right, I agree. But look at my FNP45: It has both; I would think that since they already have threaded barrels for them already it would make sense to include that. It probably wouldn't cost more than an extra $5 per gun. __________________ Mrgunsngear's Youtube Channel Certified Glock Armorer

November 7, 2012, 04:03 PM	#1
Sinkhole Member Join Date: May 26, 2011 Posts: 44	S&W adds 2 new SW1911's & M&P Pro Series CORE For those that haven't seen this yet.It looks like both new 1911s are coming out of the Performance Center. I really like the 170344. I love the bobbed grip and color combo is really nice. Model No. 170344 Model No. 170343 S&W is releasing the new M&P Pro Series C.O.R.E. Models. Looks like they will available in 4 flavors M&P40L CORE (178059), M&P40 CORE (178060), M&P9 CORE (178061) and M&P9L (178058). "3-Interchangeable Newly Enhanced Textured Palmswell Grip Sizes Slide cut to accept the following optics – Trijicon RMR, Leupold Delta Point, Jpoint, Doctor, C-More STS, Insight MRDS Based on the popular Pro Series line of competition ready firearms, the new M&P C.O.R.E (Competition Optics Ready Equipment) models offer consumers a specialized platform for adding accessory optics to their personal handguns. Engineered to accept six popular styles of competition based optics, the M&P C.O.R.E models are easily adapted to meet any demand. "

November 7, 2012, 05:16 PM	#3
TheFlash Member Join Date: October 9, 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 33	I have a basic stainless S&W 1911 (SKU#108282) and I love it, but regarding these 1911's, I have one question: What is the function/purpose of those three slanted cuts in the front part of those 1911 slides??? Thanks, Mike

November 7, 2012, 07:16 PM	#6
Sinkhole Member Join Date: May 26, 2011 Posts: 44	The higher sights there so they will be seen through the optic in for what ever reason it fails.