I took delivery of a S&W 1911.
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Very nice! I like them, and I like that old billboard too.
I picked mine up in 2009 and it is hands down my favorite 45 and usually goes to the range with whatever else I wamted to shoot that day.
My extractor has held up well, but I don't beat the gun up either (never drop the slide on an empty chamber and always feed from the magazine). The extractor is not as easy to work on as the internal extractors, but also never needs any work.
Enjoy!!
I picked mine up in 2009 and it is hands down my favorite 45 and usually goes to the range with whatever else I wamted to shoot that day.
My extractor has held up well, but I don't beat the gun up either (never drop the slide on an empty chamber and always feed from the magazine). The extractor is not as easy to work on as the internal extractors, but also never needs any work.
Enjoy!!
The mag pictured looks like a standard 1911 mag? The S&W 1911 takes standard mags?
I have one of these and really like it. Got it for a great price too. Definitely one of my favorite 1911s.
Yes. I like the CMC shooting star mags. No real reason in particular, just seem to be reliable and clean up well.
A lot of the parts are standard with the other 1911's. Pretty much just the extractor, grip safety, and firing pin block are unique. Mine has all aftermarket springs, I had a Greider flat trigger in it for a while. I ran a 460 Rowland setup on it for a short while.
Tex1001
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I'm a 1911 guy. I think that it's great that there are so
many clones being made.
There are many people that bad mouth external extractors
on 1911s. I don't listen to them and you shouldn't.
My experience with S&W extractors is with 5906s/4006s.
No problems after 27 years, but hedge your bet and keep
a spare extractor.
I also have spare extractors for my Colt 1911s.
many clones being made.
There are many people that bad mouth external extractors
on 1911s. I don't listen to them and you shouldn't.
My experience with S&W extractors is with 5906s/4006s.
No problems after 27 years, but hedge your bet and keep
a spare extractor.
I also have spare extractors for my Colt 1911s.
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Tanners Owner
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I have an E series S&W 1911. Very pleased with it. Never had any issue with the external extractor
Have always said, S&W 1911s are underated
Have always said, S&W 1911s are underated
Jeppo
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I own a couple S&W 1911s. I’ve always wondered why S&W is almost never part of 1911 brand discussions.
This birthday gun was bought for my newborn son in 2006. Unfortunately we wont find out how it shoots until 2027 when I give it to him NIB.
I wanted to give him a classic: manufacturer, model, and caliber. It had to have ambidextrous controls since I didn't know if he was going to be a righty or a lefty, and the 8 round magazines should be legal no matter where in the US he ends up living. The stainless steel finish should also provide a bit more corrosion resistance if he ends up in a humid climate. I decided against the more recently released railed version, preferring the model's original lines and expanding his holster choices.
I was able to have the factory swap out the original lighter colored stock panels for these darker ones with their medallions installed. Great customer service in '06!
Todd
I wanted to give him a classic: manufacturer, model, and caliber. It had to have ambidextrous controls since I didn't know if he was going to be a righty or a lefty, and the 8 round magazines should be legal no matter where in the US he ends up living. The stainless steel finish should also provide a bit more corrosion resistance if he ends up in a humid climate. I decided against the more recently released railed version, preferring the model's original lines and expanding his holster choices.
I was able to have the factory swap out the original lighter colored stock panels for these darker ones with their medallions installed. Great customer service in '06!
Todd
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Marshal Tom
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I love 1911's. I had many and carried one on duty for many years. I never owned a S&W 1911 but I think they are just as good as many of the other brands out there and would not shy away from them for any reason.
frankw
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I never owned a S&W 1911 but a guy I used to shoot matches had one and I always liked the looks of it.
One day he invited me to stay after the match and shoot it.
It was really a sweet pistol but was a little pricey.
I had my own ammo so I put about 75 rounds through it.
I think it was even an earlier one than the picture but looked similar.
One day he invited me to stay after the match and shoot it.
It was really a sweet pistol but was a little pricey.
I had my own ammo so I put about 75 rounds through it.
I think it was even an earlier one than the picture but looked similar.
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I just got an early billboard JRD11xx SW1911. Seems very well put together. My one gripe is the firing pin safety which requires me to adjust my grip in order to fully depress the grip safety and not be able to grip as high up. I don’t have to do this on other 1911s. I haven’t decided yet if I’ll take the time to adapt to and learn the gun’s quirks. I might be in the minority on not liking the firing pin block feature. General consensus though seems to be that people love these SW1911s. The early production ones seem to have a particular following.
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2ffat
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I have the Billboard. I really like it. I have a couple of 10 Rd Wilson Combat mags. I really need to shoot it more.
Gripgrabber
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I have a sc commander PD (not the billboard) and love it, carry it alot. It’s the only one of my 5 different 1911’s that I conceal carry.
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