Have one on the way and looking for input. I will carry occasionally but not as my full time EDC. From what I have read appears to be accurate and reliable. I have a few other 1911's and would appreciate any comments.
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If you are referring to the 4.25" round butt in .45ACP, I own one.Love shooting it, it is extremely accurate and has never mis-fed a round.It is my primary EDC, carried in a Galco ******* shoulder rig with dual magazine holders. Always carry 230 gn hollows. All I can say is get ready to fall in LOVE (gunwise).
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That is what I'm getting in all black. I had thought about the performance center but opted for this
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I have been considering that specific 1911 for next purchase as I have found that I very much prefer the rounded bottom rear frame, some refer to as bobtail, ever since I acquired my Springfield EMP CCC. Could you tell me how the felt recoil is on yours. Thanks.
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I have been considering that specific 1911 for next purchase as I have found that I very much prefer the rounded bottom rear frame, some refer to as bobtail, ever since I acquired my Springfield EMP CCC. Could you tell me how the felt recoil is on yours. Thanks.
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I’ve got an early JRE prefix billboard edition that shipped in 2004. It’s extremely accurate and surprisingly soft shooting for such a light framed pistol and my favorite 1911 to shoot. I don’t know how the more recent editions compare to it, but from anecdotal observations here on the forum, most everyone that has one likes it.
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I have a two tone similar to the one in the previous posts. One thing I like about the S&W 1911s is how they implemented the hammer block. While not a fan of this kind of safety, most depress the plunger on the trigger stroke, which also impacts the quality of the pull. Any adjustments to the trigger have to keep this in mind as it could lead to damaging the plunger. I have a couple SIG 1911s that have this kind of implementation, which has since been removed via a filler plate. S&W uses the grip safety to depress the plunger. This leads to a better trigger pull and no need for a filler plate.
Accuracy and reliability is good. As with any 1911, quality mags are a must. May be my perception, but the scandium frame has a sharper recoil when compared to alloy frames. I've shot them side by side, same loads, and the recoil is noticeably different with the S&W.
Accuracy and reliability is good. As with any 1911, quality mags are a must. May be my perception, but the scandium frame has a sharper recoil when compared to alloy frames. I've shot them side by side, same loads, and the recoil is noticeably different with the S&W.
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Yes I will...hope to get the gun this week. I also have the EMP CCC and also like the bobtail
ultratec00 what magazines do you prefer. I have had good success with Wilson Combat in my other 1911's
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Someone correct me if this is not accurate, but believe stock S&W 1911 mags are MecGar. I've also had good luck with Wilson mags.
The round butt version was not available when I bought mine else that would have been my choice too. The bottom edge of the grip had a tendency to dig into my palm with the stock grips. I traded someone for a set of grips similar to what came stock on my commander size Sig 1911, which were a tad longer and solved the gouging issue. Even then, the recoil of that scandium frame was noticeably snappier than my alloy frame commanders.
The round butt version was not available when I bought mine else that would have been my choice too. The bottom edge of the grip had a tendency to dig into my palm with the stock grips. I traded someone for a set of grips similar to what came stock on my commander size Sig 1911, which were a tad longer and solved the gouging issue. Even then, the recoil of that scandium frame was noticeably snappier than my alloy frame commanders.
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Had FDE Cerakote put on mine
When I first got mine I hated it. The trigger was horrendous, it was .020 to thin and rattled like a stone in a tin can. The takeup was the worst I had ever encountered. Smith CS would not do anything.
So I fitted a Greider trigger and kazam !! Now my favorite firearm.
So I fitted a Greider trigger and kazam !! Now my favorite firearm.
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