I just got a new S&W 1911, SKU 108482, and am excited. I'll be giving it a good cleaning when I get home, but am impressed with its heft & external fit & finish.

Everything I read about these guns was positive- if I missed something let me know.

These 1911s appear to be sleepers in the 1911 market

It'll be one of my IDPA/ USPSA guns this season & I'll update this thread with my experiences with it

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The 1911 platform is solid, and has a fine reputation. We had them when I was in the Military.

Thank you,

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Henry

Yup- I had a 1911 when I served too (also had a Model 10, but that's another story....). Am reasonably well versed in 1911s, had a Colt, a couple of springfields and now a Sig.

Was looking for any feedback/ concerns regarding the S&W E- Series variant of 1911s, if any. Apologize if that wasn't clear in my first post

Thanks

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I have the 108282.. I like it. It's in my AIWB as I type. My winter choice for now.

Great gun. You will definitely enjoy it.
Don't forget to post pictures.

I have the scandium round butt 1911 and it has been the best 1911 I have ever owned for the price.

If it's anything like the 108282, which I imagine it is, you are going to like it. Slide is smooth as butter and very accurate. I think you did good! Enjoy.

I EDC a 108282 and have 1100 rounds through it. I realize thats not a lot, but I have not experienced 1 FTF (failure to fire) in that 1100 rounds. My brother-in-law became smitten with a #108482 shortly after I brought my Smith home. He has nearly the same amount of rounds through his #108482, also without 1 FTF.

I compared my new to me Smith 1911 E series to my relatively new SIG Nightmare, and am favorable impressed. While I consider them in the same class of 1911s, from a fit/ finish, trigger pull, thumb safety action, the S&W is slightly better. I hope to shoot the 1911 this weekend & will try to post some pics later w/ range results

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I have a Sig stainless 1911. Have 2 others. Bought a clean S&W late 2015 (used) I do believe it is my favorite. Especially in the looks department. Bob

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You will really enjoy that pistol!
I have a SW1911E Series with about 1200 flawless rounds shot so far.
It is a great shooter! In fact, it will shoot with 1911s that cost twice as much.
Enjoy!! Be safe!

smith wesson 1911 is the most underrated 1911 made. everyone talks about kimber this and colt that. give me sw1911 anyday. Matter of fact i have 4 of them.

45acp sw 1911pd- i have 2 of these. they are great guns and cheaper then other sw 1911's.
9mm 1911 pro series
45acp 1911 performance center

So I shot my 1911 the other day, after our IDPA match. Used 2 IDPA targets from 7 yards, drawing from the holster, performing reloads. Was very impressed. The gun did what I wanted it to do, it almost shot itself.

Am very pleased and impressed

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I use to own 7 SW 1911's but sold all but 2 due to a ton of medical bills. Love them all and they are fantastic and reliable weapons.