saw577
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Ive been looking over the S&W options for 1911's, and I keep coming back to the 1911PD. Anyone out there have one, and care to comment, good or bad? Thanks!
Any 1911PD owners out there??
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I have had my 1911PD Gunsite for about three years. About 1500 rds shot through it. Never failed to go bang. It is one gun I will never get rid of. I find I shoot better with it than anything I have ever owned. S&W got these guns right the first time.
BigDaddy7972
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I agree with Grover. Mine has never had on single problem in the 5K rounds I've fire through it.
The S&W 1911PD Gunsite is a scandium framed commander named after the Gunsite Academy in AZ. It has wood grips with the Gunsite logo on them and on the slide. Has a gold bead front site. Other than that no real differance between it and the standard 1911PD. I don't think they are being produced anymore.
StatesRightist
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I had one but traded it. They are good guns, the only proviso being due to the decreased weight they transfer more felt recoil. If you are recoil sensitive at all, I would move on, if not, as I said, they are good guns and the lighter weight makes for a better carry. IMO.
Grover - gotcha, thanks!
Kikokat - got your email, I will check it out.
StatesRightist - recoil so far hasnt bothered me at all. Im fairly new to shooting, and was very worried about it at first. Im also larger than your average bear, so I dont really notice it. My 9 I barely feel, and the 357 and 40 have a good kick, but not at all a problem. Im not expecting much from the 45 based on everything so far, so we'll see...
Kikokat - got your email, I will check it out.
StatesRightist - recoil so far hasnt bothered me at all. Im fairly new to shooting, and was very worried about it at first. Im also larger than your average bear, so I dont really notice it. My 9 I barely feel, and the 357 and 40 have a good kick, but not at all a problem. Im not expecting much from the 45 based on everything so far, so we'll see...
StatesRightist
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If a .357 does not bother you, you will A OK. .40's kick, but it's more a snap, .45's push backward. All but the hottest .45 loads are milder than a full power .357, even then it's relatively close. Enjoy your new gun when you get it!!
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I have a 1911PD Commander, which has worked well for me. The barrel is shorter by 3/4" and it weighs 10 oz less than the full-sized steel 1911, which makes it very easy to carry, if that's your intention. The recoil is somewhat smarter than the full-sized version, but never painful and easy to manage for a double-tap.
It has all the features I wanted - extended thumb safety, "speed bump" grip safety and dovetailed sights front and back. I replaced the original Novack style sights with Meprolight sights with the same form factor. Other than that, it is in stock condition. The grips are a faux rosewood laminate - durable and attractive. It has a positive firing pin block, operated by the grip safety, which keeps the trigger feel true to tradition. I like the added safety, but it would be easy to remove if you prefer (remove the rear sight for access).
The "E" version, which replaced the 1911PD, has a bobtailed grip, which would be better for concealment. Still, I've carried the 1911PD concealed under a summer shirt without difficulty.
It has all the features I wanted - extended thumb safety, "speed bump" grip safety and dovetailed sights front and back. I replaced the original Novack style sights with Meprolight sights with the same form factor. Other than that, it is in stock condition. The grips are a faux rosewood laminate - durable and attractive. It has a positive firing pin block, operated by the grip safety, which keeps the trigger feel true to tradition. I like the added safety, but it would be easy to remove if you prefer (remove the rear sight for access).
The "E" version, which replaced the 1911PD, has a bobtailed grip, which would be better for concealment. Still, I've carried the 1911PD concealed under a summer shirt without difficulty.
skeeter1911
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The S&W 1911PD is a great choice for a 1911. Recoil is felt more than a steel frame but it's not bad at all. In addition, if you decide to carry it the lighter frame makes it comfortable to wear all day.
Tracer_Bullet
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I've had mine just shy of three years, no problems with it at all. I did swap out the factory trigger for one with a shorter trigger shoe and I went to a GI style recoil setup instead of the FLGR. Both personal preferences and nothing to do with how the gun functioned out of the box. If I want a .45 for carry, this is the gun I reach for.
Here's an older photo for your viewing pleasure, the finish is starting to show some wear on the edges these days because it gets carried pretty regularly:
Here's an older photo for your viewing pleasure, the finish is starting to show some wear on the edges these days because it gets carried pretty regularly:
Laddy Smith
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Another look at a S&W 1911
Here's a shot of another Gunsite edition.
I have been kicking around thinning the herd a little and thought about getting rid of this one. I took it out of its case, felt it in my hand, and my immediate thought was, "I'm not getting rid of this one."
Here's a shot of another Gunsite edition.
I have been kicking around thinning the herd a little and thought about getting rid of this one. I took it out of its case, felt it in my hand, and my immediate thought was, "I'm not getting rid of this one."
