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New to forum, First S&W ever owned.
Have collected and shot many brands over the years just never had the opportunity to own a Smith and Wesson. I would guess price was mostly the obstacle.
I finally put it all together and did this one right.
Went with the adjustable rear sight and the Crimson Trace laser grips.
This is the nicest rig I own and with a little breaking in, I'm hoping it will shoot like a champ!
Am glad to have finally broke into the S&W family. Just thought I would share.
Range report a few replies down.
Last edited by GattlinGun; 06-09-2009 at 09:48 AM.
Reason: was asked for range report
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06-08-2009, 02:29 PM
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Sweet lookin' gun!
Looks mighty fine, GattlinGun. How does she shoot?
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06-08-2009, 03:20 PM
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Need range report
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06-08-2009, 04:06 PM
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If she shoots like mine, you will be very pleased.
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06-08-2009, 05:49 PM
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What Pawncop said. I have a SS S&W1911 similar to yours, no CT stocks  , but it is a great gun - shoots VERY well. I can't recall any sort of problems, even with some reloads that my M&P45 does not cycle.
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06-08-2009, 08:23 PM
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Welcome to the forum 
and to the world of S&W. Proceed with caution. 
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06-08-2009, 10:24 PM
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As for a Range report, I know that 1911's take 1000 rounds to really break in. Things loosen up some and mesh better then. Out of the box I did find this S&W really tight.
At eleven paces, the length of my living room, I was grouping three shots in a two inch area. A little better when I slowed down and really concentrated on sight picture.
Shot another S&W 1911 same day that has had some 2000 rounds through it, and was grouping connecting bullet holes.
I had to make no adjustments to my sights out of the box. With some range time, I am confident this S&W1911 will be a fine shooter and a great addition to my collection.
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06-08-2009, 10:59 PM
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Welcome!
Good choice, although it's hard to go wrong with S&W.
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06-09-2009, 07:33 AM
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Great looking pistol. Enjoy it.
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06-09-2009, 08:18 AM
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Great looking pistol, welcome to the forum.
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Nice looking pistol, welcome from Missouri.
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07-24-2009, 08:02 AM
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This thing has come around in a hurry. Took it and my Springer out the other weekend and compared to this S&W my Springer is spraying all over the place. Has spent a week at the gunsmiths, and am shooting it today. He says it should be better.
This Smith is right on and consistant. I guess you really do get what you pay for.
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Nice looking piece, welcome to the forum.
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07-24-2009, 10:02 AM
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Very nice choice, welcome aboard and enjoy that new pistol.
I've always felt S&W made some of the best metal-frame semi-autos to be found; I don't understand why they aren't more popular to the masses.
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