going out of service

[armorer951]

Going out of service soon after 40+ years......on Christmas day, I received this PC1911 and a handmade wooden case from my family members.
Needless to say, I had no idea I would ever own a Smith and Wesson produced by the Performance Center. Hope it shoots as good as it looks!

 

[Mydogmax]

Excellent. Range reports in the near future.

 

[kamloops67]

Congratulations !
Wow that is a real looker , bet it's a sweetheart at the range

 

[Rustyt1953]

WOW! Can your family adopt me?

 

[labworm]

Really, what a nice gift.

 

[jbull380]

Now that is just awsome

 

[4506517]

Lucky.

I can't wait to go 10-42 for good.

 

[skeetshooter]

armorer951 , Thank you for your years of service, enjoy your new shooter, you have earned it all

 

[rwsmith]

Now that's....

Now that's a great present and I hope you will be able to devote time to it. I'll bet you are already a reloader, but that's another great hobby.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

My buddy has one. You'll love it hands down.

 

[goldenlight]

That is a VERY nice looking 1911. Use it in good health.

 

[ASA335]

Congratulations! And, nice gun.

 

[vonn]

Good luck ,stay busy, nice nice present and waiting for range reports.

 

[islamoradamark]

wow thats sweet looking your going to have give us your reviews if you dont mind

 

[armorer951]

islamoradamark......Initial impressions are very good. Fit and finish is excellent. Slide to frame fit is very tight....no play at all really, and very smooth. Briley bushing, barrel lug, etc are properly done. Trigger is also properly fit and tensioned, single action is a very crisp 4lbs.....no creep. Two very high quality magazines and a bushing wrench included.
The only thing I don't like appearance wise is the "caution- cofwmr" message etched into the frame.
I don't have to do anything but shoot it! I'm going to try to shoot it over the weekend so I'll let you know how that goes.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

Thanks for your years on the job. Please take a well deserved rest and have fun. Ivan

 

[nawilson]

By "Out of service" I take it you mean retiring? If so, congratulations! I am certain there are some retired officers on here that can give you good advice on how to stay mentally and physically active. You probably know the stats better than I do...

Nice gun, by the way! Enjoy it for many years!

 

[wilkoi]

Nice gun, now go wear that barrel out.

 

[mbliss57]

Great 1911, thanks for your service...and I want to be adopted by your family

 

[shouldazagged]

Forty-plus years is damned impressive in any line of work. I hope you enjoy your richly-earned retirement for a long time.