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05-27-2018, 11:47 AM
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S&W Performance Center in .38 Super
Was lucky enough to find this nice Doug Koenig with shipping box, case, and all accessories from a great gentleman. Now if the weather cooperates, I might get to take it to the range today.
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05-27-2018, 02:24 PM
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You just made me sick . I would give my left arm for a Smith chambered in .38 Super . I wanted one for years after reading about how the cops and FBI used them back long ago. I finally went into my local store thinking I wanted a Colt . My guy talked me out of it , and steered me to a Tanfoglio Witness Stock III . People look at you funny when you say you shoot .38 Super , but I really enjoy . Let us know how it shoots , I know I will be looking forward to hear about it .
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05-27-2018, 03:24 PM
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I have the identical gun to the OP's. I bought it from a Forum member several years ago. I probably paid too much for it but I wanted to be fair and used closed GunBroker auctions plus some value appreciation that may have taken place since those auctions closed as a guide. It came in its factory PC aluminum case with a pair of S&W accessory rosewood grips panels along with the DK grips. I was happy so that's all that really matters.
By the way, your gun will probably outshoot your abilities.
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05-27-2018, 03:28 PM
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...the Super is just the best semi-auto round made...
Mr. Marine...go find yourself a 1911 in .38 Super and find out what you've been missing....
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05-27-2018, 03:51 PM
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Although the latest Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson doesn't include a lot of data on this model, I've learned by seeing several of them that there were a few variations. For instance, some don't have the flat trigger and some have a fiber optic front sight, which mine did but I changed it out for the Patridge like the OP's gun. And some have an S&W rear sight while others have a Wilson Combat sight like mine has.
I understand there were two batches of these guns. The first was made in 1989 and the second was later but I don't know the year. Mine is a PC1911-2 if that dates it.
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05-31-2018, 07:09 PM
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38 Super is a lot of fun and like 10mm, even better if you reload. I'm not lucky enough to own a Smith 38 Super, mine is a Taurus PT1911 but it runs like a Timex watch and more accurate than I am. Enjoy those PC1911's!
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I finally went into my local store thinking I wanted a Colt . My guy talked me out of it , and steered me to a Tanfoglio Witness Stock III . People look at you funny when you say you shoot .38 Super , but I really enjoy . Let us know how it shoots , I know I will be looking forward to hear about it.
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I did a trade deal and part of the deal I got a light weight Colt Commander in .38 Super. I really had no interest in it and I figured I'd rapidly swap it off. On a whim, I bought a box of ammo and took it to the range. I was surprised how accurate it was and how comfortable it was to shoot. I came back with a new appreciation for the .38 Super round. I did use the .38 Super LWT Cmdr as my carry gun for a while but I decided to upgrade it. I went with the EAA Tanfoglio Witness Steel Full Size and I think the 17 round capacity is great. I call my .38 Super gun a 9mm Magnum!
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11-21-2018, 08:01 PM
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S&W Super .38 Performance Center Doug Koenig Edition
I have one of these fine weapons. I think it may be time to part with it. What do you guys know about today's market?
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S&W Performance Center in .38 Super
You may have found out already, but the white lettering on the DK grips will wear off pretty easily when handled. I keep mine on for show but swap them out for more durable grips when I shoot it. Anyone who hasn't fired a .38 Super is in for a revelation when they finally do so.
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11-30-2018, 10:22 PM
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I have one of these fine weapons. I think it may be time to part with it. What do you guys know about today's market?
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I don't know market value,but I would be interested if you decide to sell.
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11-30-2018, 11:39 PM
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OP, congratulations. I inherited my Dad's carry pistol: Series 70 Colt Combat Commander in .38 Super.
Find out if that barrel headspaces on the mouth or rim. Mouth = better accuracy.
Save your brass and send it to me!
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12-01-2018, 04:24 PM
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Sometimes I don't know what gun I want next, coming to the forum usually solves that problem 
I will blame you for my new interest LOL
That is a sweet gun as are the others shown, I have never shot 38 Super!
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12-01-2018, 11:03 PM
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Doug Koenig s are nice pieces, I would imagine that it makes for fun shooting.... nice pistol...
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12-02-2018, 06:31 PM
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Koenig
One of my favorite PC pistol.)
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12-02-2018, 10:11 PM
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Yours is a twin to mine - right down to the glow worm front sight being replaced with a Patridge. I also have nice wood grips on mine. Suckers will really shoot!
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