Shot Show Info on S&W Pistols ???

[Wayne]

Anybody have any info on what might be coming in pistols in 2012 ? New 1911"s , etc... ?

[Craig19]

If they aren't bringing back the Gen 3's, then I could care less.

[S&W Rover]

Rumor of a small, single-stack 9mm... Will be watching GUNBLAST to see the daily notes from the SHOT SHOW posted each day to see what is new!

[madmatt1006]

I have to agree with Craig, BRING BACK THE 3RD GEN!!!

[rilkil23]

Going to be the year of the single stack this and single stack that. I have one and it isn't that much easier to carry than my double stack. I hope someone comes up with something interesting.

[heekma]

Hello!

I will be at SHOT show this Thursday and Friday. I'll report back after the show. I believe cameras are banned, so I probably won't have pics to post, but I'll take notes and ask lots of questions.

Best,

Heekma

[Wayne]

Cool! Thanks.

[VTHokiesDuckHunter]

My next "3rd gen" will be a SIG P239 if S&W doesn't start making 3rd gens again! Seriously- look at one. A very nice, all metal (alloy framed) compact single stack available with stainless slide or black nitron finish, and available in 9mm or .40 S&W.

Just about the same size as the S&W 4014 I'm wearing now (my baby!).

I'd much rather have a new "4th generation" S&W though. Another round of Melonite, de-horned 3914's and 4014's would be just the ticket.

[heekma]

I'd like to see 3rd Gens or even "4th Gens" offered, but I doubt I would like to pay the asking price S&W would sell the guns at to turn a reasonable profit.

Most good quality 1911s are on the wrong end of 1k, and Berettas and Sigs are easily pushing $600-$700+.

I'd rather buy 3rd Gen guns used, in good condition, for $300-$500.

Best,

Heekma

[VTHokiesDuckHunter]

heekma:

so would I, but sometimes you cant find want you want. I'd easily pay SIG and Beretta prices for a "4th generation" alloy framed semi-auto like a 4014.

And I'd pay $1000+ for a quality Shorty 40 type Performance Center gun.

S&W is selling plenty of all metal 1911's at $1000+, even though Ruger and Remington are selling some pretty nice ones under $700. You'd think they would recognize this and start making some quality 4th gens. In my opinion, the 3rd gen/SIG/Beretta DA/SA type guns with de-cockers are a nice improvement as a platform over 1911's and Hi-Powers, even though I also like 1911's and BHP's.

[turnejm]

Got one of the "rainbow" Sig's in 40s&w, Un-canny how similiar this is to a 3rd Gen!