NettyJdb
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I recently received a new S&W 1911 ProSeries 9mm 178017. I field stripped it to clean and had a lot of difficulty with both taking it down and reassembling. I have 7 1911 pistols--4 made by S&W ( 2 pros and 2 Es) and I have over 50 years experience with cleaning them from military service to now.
The lock back notch on the slide is at least 1/2 inch further to the rear of the slide than normal--in fact it is directly above the front of the trigger guard. The take down notch is about 1/8 inch away from the lock notch and the takedown notch is rounded on one side/almost square on the other and looks like it was machined with a hacksaw. Taking out the takedown pin requires super human strength and putting it back requires a sledge hammer. The actual takedown pin/lever is much fatter and beefier than any I have ever seen on a 1911 in 50 years.
I took it out and fired abut 100 rounds using 4 brands of magazines--including the Wilson combat that came with the pistol. I had at least one failure to lockback after last round on every brand--think has something to do with slide?
I notified S&W and am awaiting their comment/instruction. On a side note the sights were totally misaligned and I had to drift both front and rear to get the pistol zeroed.
Other than that I feel good about spending $1300 to get frustrated. I have never had is sort of problem with a new S&W pistol before. I have 5 M&P (9,9C,40,45,22) 1911 2 e series and 2 pro series--and every one was great out of the box.
My only regret is that I never bought S&W stock.
Pictures attached
The lock back notch on the slide is at least 1/2 inch further to the rear of the slide than normal--in fact it is directly above the front of the trigger guard. The take down notch is about 1/8 inch away from the lock notch and the takedown notch is rounded on one side/almost square on the other and looks like it was machined with a hacksaw. Taking out the takedown pin requires super human strength and putting it back requires a sledge hammer. The actual takedown pin/lever is much fatter and beefier than any I have ever seen on a 1911 in 50 years.
I took it out and fired abut 100 rounds using 4 brands of magazines--including the Wilson combat that came with the pistol. I had at least one failure to lockback after last round on every brand--think has something to do with slide?
I notified S&W and am awaiting their comment/instruction. On a side note the sights were totally misaligned and I had to drift both front and rear to get the pistol zeroed.
Other than that I feel good about spending $1300 to get frustrated. I have never had is sort of problem with a new S&W pistol before. I have 5 M&P (9,9C,40,45,22) 1911 2 e series and 2 pro series--and every one was great out of the box.
My only regret is that I never bought S&W stock.
Pictures attached
