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new barrel = MUCH better groups:

update: I got this from S&W customer service: It appears they have fit a new barrel to this 1911 The gun should be on its way back to you on Monday Michael

I think we can have both. (especially in today's age with modern metallurgy, quality control, good designs, good ammunition, etc.). I expect this 1911 (from a reputable company, costing almost twice of what I paid for my 9mm) to deliver both those goods (accuracy and reliability). I know...

well, it's off to S&W; I'll report back on what happens. I included about 5 different test targets. All were about 4-6 inches at 25 yards.

m29, have you been able to replicate the good groupings yet? (using the white box winchester HPs)

excellent idea. I don't have access to a ransom rest though. The best I could manage was find some range officers with more experience shooting than I and have them have a go at it. Results were the same - dismal.

Great advice. I'm firm but ever polite. I'm 'comforted' to know that others have had to send their guns in twice or 3x times to finally get a resolution. Do you think I should mention this time that I've already sent this in? On one hand, they may not even test it and just go with last...

I don't think I answered this one. for the grip, i basically hold it as high as possible. thumb over thumb pointing towards the target. I don't have a 45 factory crimp die. I basically seat the bullet and it crimps there; I don't have a seperate crimper.

Smitty, I assume this is non benched 5 inch groups right?

thanks, I'll report back on how it goes. I'll say this, Micheal from S&W customer service has been emailing with me for the last 3 days. They do have good customer service and I'm glad the gun has a 'longer than 1 year warranty'.

I don't but I buy cast bullets (Missouri Bullet Company). Strange - the box says, ".452 diameter". When I measure them with some calipers, they are .453. Those perform a lot better than the FMJ/TMJs I used before. I'm looking at my groups now. Once I tried the MBC lead, they are all on...

Thanks Mike. I'll see if there is a barrel I can borrow. But if the S&W return label comes before my next trip to the range, I'm just going to send it in. (I'm pretty frustrated). I may get the technical wording wrong but these are my 2 measurements of that lead ball I slugged through the...

Thanks Larry. My conundrum is that when I sent this to S&W, they tested it and it 'performed for them'. They returned a 2 inch group at 15 yards. Of course, that's contrary to what Micheal @ S&W says since he said it should have been tested at 25 yards and it still return 3 inches or less...

Did. I asked a range officer that I always see shoot fancy guns one handed at 25 yards (so I figure he knows what he's doing). He fired maybe 20 rounds worth, 4 groups. one of the groups didn't even have all the rounds on paper. The rest where like mine, about 5-7 inches. He did 1 group...

yep. i ordered one. it's sitting in my garage's work bench. I was going to fit it yesterday but after looking at the factory bushing, it's fine. I'm starting to think it's more than the bushing. I really think it's the barrel. Remember, I slugged it and it came out to .452. FMJs are...

thank for the replies guys. I got an email back from S&W. When I asked about their testing and accuracy standards, I got this: We run one magazine through the gun at 25 yards groups within three inches Ammo Federal 230 Grain Hydra-Shok Michael Only 1 group at one time broke 3 inches at...

thanks for the comments. First, I'm feeling better as hopefully my expectations adjusts. So, factory 1911s accuracy at 25 yards benched with factory ammo is right around 5 inches and hand loads can cut that in half (as I'm seeing)? Anything better than that are either custom or really lucky?

Thank you Denise. yep. that's exact the gun. It's a beauty and I love how it feels. It's been 100% reliable and feeds everything, I'm just discontent with the accuracy. (especially when I can best it with my beat up sig p228 or my hunting carry gun, the 686, for almost twice the price of...

I'm a new owner of a smith & wesson 1911 (not the e-model). It's a full size in 45ACP. I'll admit that I'm disappointed. I've shot S&W revolvers and their M&P and can get fairly tight groups. (it's not hard to get 2-3 inch groups with factory ammo out of a 686 in 357 for example (25 yards...