Just got off the phone with Smith & Wesson, asking about their new "enhanced" 1911's; why they are featured on Bud's Gun Shop web site but not their own. I was told that the new 1911's will be revealed at the up coming SHOT Show, and they are shown/detailed in Smith's printed catalog that you can request now. Their web site will be updated soon.

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So what has been enhanced? Inquiring minds want to know.

This is what Jeff at Smith tells me:

1 - ambithumb safey
2 - larger pro ctr extractor
3 - precision fit trigger
4 - checkered grip front strap and slide rear
5 - recessed and chamfered barrel
6 - upgraded grips
7 - night sights (some)
8 - fish scale slide serrations

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Do you know if these have a FPS or if they are doing the whole titanium firing pin thing with them?

No idea. Smith's C/S number is 800-321-0852.

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I haven't had the time to inquire into them, yet. Thanks.

While I don't have anything against the firing pin safety used in the SW1911 (and I own a SW1911SC), if they offered a TFP model in the new Enhanced series it would just about round out anything I'd have wanted in the way of a personalized SW1911. Nice.

Now, I've got to decide if I want a range enjoyment PC 1911 (or 945), or a SW1911 Enhanced for more of a "working" gun ... (to complement the M&P 45c I'm going to order).

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S&W tells me they will update their web site right after the SHOT Show this month.

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