Pirate6134
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I took delivery of a S&W 1911.
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I have an SC1911 and an SC1911 round butt (both commanders). Like them a lot. No issues and easy to shoot pretty well. I picked up an SC1911 Pro Series 3 inch today. Broke it down, cleaned it, and just put a few rounds down range a few minutes ago. No issues. Easy to shoot and recoil is no problem. Nice carry pistol (after I put a lot more rounds through it first).
lhump1961
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I took the Smith to the range today. I was trying out some powders I've never used: Tightgroup, Accurate #5, and Vihtavuori N330 with the Smith, two other 1911s and a Sig 220.
The Smith outperformed all the others, and with the N330 powder. That surprised me because I also took a Colt Gold Cup.
The Smith outperformed all the others, and with the N330 powder. That surprised me because I also took a Colt Gold Cup.
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AveragEd
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I've owned numerous 1911s including a Series 70 Gold Cup, three Kimbers and only one (fortunately) Taurus. I now own four S&Ws and that's all I will buy. I prefer the external extractor - it never needs "tuned" like the internal ones and as beefy as they are I can't imagine an external one breaking. Although I have one other PC 1911, my favorite is my DK edition in .38 Super.
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Lovely.
And from my experience, a reliable 1911
And from my experience, a reliable 1911
As an aside, on a subsequent, recent trip with some semiauto 45s, the above mentioned Gold Cup doubled. I had that happen with a S&W PC M&P 15 that had to go back to the factory for a new bolt assembly.
But I've never experienced it with a handgun.
cd228
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Happy S&W 1911 E series owner. Keep it clean and lubed and feed it decent ammo; it'll be fine.
From what I remember S&W used to make parts for other 1911 manufacturers.
From what I remember S&W used to make parts for other 1911 manufacturers.
Fastbolt
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I've owned a SW1911SC stainless (slide) since '05.
I used it as a range beater and off-duty weapon. After a few years the plunger tube staking came loose at one end. Since it was an aluminum frame, I decided to let the factory handle the warranty repair. The work sheet accompanying the repaired gun came back stating they'd replaced the 'sideplate'.
Guess their pistol repair techs at Houlton were also the 3rd gen techs. 
FWIW, for the sake of trivia, the extractor in the standard SW1911's were the same ones used in the .40 3rd gen guns. They made a Bar Go/No-Go gauge for armorers to use to fit extractors, but I was told by the factory that most extractors dropped into the SW1911's as their machining was continually being revised and improved. (Different .45 Bar gauge than the one used in the 3rd gen .45's, BTW.)
Kind of like how in the early M&P pistol armorer classes armorers there was a extractor Bar gauge for the .40 guns (first model released), to check the fit of the extractors in case fitting was needed. Then they decided that they weren't needed, as the tolerances made the extractors drop-in parts. When I was calling to ask about Bar gauges for other calibers (to fill out my armorer kits
), I was told they had no plans to offer extractor Bar gauges for the 9/.45 guns, as they simply weren't needed with the new tolerances and machining.
The 3rd gen .40 extractor had an additional beveled cut behind the hook, which was useful in the faster-cycling .40 guns.
Note the difference in the machining of the extractors in this pic. .45 on the left; .40 in the middle; and 9mm on the right. You can see the additional angled relief notch behind the hooks in the .40 extractors, compared to the others.
The SW1911E (Enhanced) guns used an extractor like that in the older PC .45's (think 945's), and used a different extractor pin and spring than the standard SW1911. The positioning of the taller PC extractor in the slide changed the engagement of the extractor relative to the case rim when it came to 'clocking'.
They eventually dropped offering the SW1911 armorer classes in their list of classes, from what I was told, so I don't know if the older armorer manual was ever updated, or what changes may have occurred over the years.
I still like my SW1911SC 5", though.
I used it as a range beater and off-duty weapon. After a few years the plunger tube staking came loose at one end. Since it was an aluminum frame, I decided to let the factory handle the warranty repair. The work sheet accompanying the repaired gun came back stating they'd replaced the 'sideplate'.
Guess their pistol repair techs at Houlton were also the 3rd gen techs. FWIW, for the sake of trivia, the extractor in the standard SW1911's were the same ones used in the .40 3rd gen guns. They made a Bar Go/No-Go gauge for armorers to use to fit extractors, but I was told by the factory that most extractors dropped into the SW1911's as their machining was continually being revised and improved. (Different .45 Bar gauge than the one used in the 3rd gen .45's, BTW.)
Kind of like how in the early M&P pistol armorer classes armorers there was a extractor Bar gauge for the .40 guns (first model released), to check the fit of the extractors in case fitting was needed. Then they decided that they weren't needed, as the tolerances made the extractors drop-in parts. When I was calling to ask about Bar gauges for other calibers (to fill out my armorer kits
), I was told they had no plans to offer extractor Bar gauges for the 9/.45 guns, as they simply weren't needed with the new tolerances and machining.The 3rd gen .40 extractor had an additional beveled cut behind the hook, which was useful in the faster-cycling .40 guns.
Note the difference in the machining of the extractors in this pic. .45 on the left; .40 in the middle; and 9mm on the right. You can see the additional angled relief notch behind the hooks in the .40 extractors, compared to the others.
The SW1911E (Enhanced) guns used an extractor like that in the older PC .45's (think 945's), and used a different extractor pin and spring than the standard SW1911. The positioning of the taller PC extractor in the slide changed the engagement of the extractor relative to the case rim when it came to 'clocking'.
They eventually dropped offering the SW1911 armorer classes in their list of classes, from what I was told, so I don't know if the older armorer manual was ever updated, or what changes may have occurred over the years.
I still like my SW1911SC 5", though.
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3rdgenfriend
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SW1911TS Tried many others, Chose S&W
This E-series 1911 was a bucket list item for me, and my wife bought it for me as a gift. Long Story short, after shooting many 1911's (colts, Para, SW, RIA, SA etc) and after a long time searching, I knew I wanted a Smith & Wesson, for many reasons. First was the look...the fish scaled serrations IMO are attractive and forged Stainless finish is nice also. Second was the rail...not using it for accessories, but I read it added some good weight to mitigate recoil. Third, the grips are beautiful and functional for my hand, and 4th for S&W Customer Service...we all know it's some of the best in the business. Fifth and final is the tritium sites. I was looking for one for a while and ONE showed up to my LGS who ordered one around beginning of Covid and it became mine. Patience pays off. Plus he took 150 off for my wife who paid cash !! It is a great shooter, heirloom quality and I am a fan....Yippy !!!
This E-series 1911 was a bucket list item for me, and my wife bought it for me as a gift. Long Story short, after shooting many 1911's (colts, Para, SW, RIA, SA etc) and after a long time searching, I knew I wanted a Smith & Wesson, for many reasons. First was the look...the fish scaled serrations IMO are attractive and forged Stainless finish is nice also. Second was the rail...not using it for accessories, but I read it added some good weight to mitigate recoil. Third, the grips are beautiful and functional for my hand, and 4th for S&W Customer Service...we all know it's some of the best in the business. Fifth and final is the tritium sites. I was looking for one for a while and ONE showed up to my LGS who ordered one around beginning of Covid and it became mine. Patience pays off. Plus he took 150 off for my wife who paid cash !! It is a great shooter, heirloom quality and I am a fan....Yippy !!!
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Still luv me some 1911.Shutthefrontdoor
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Does anyone own a JMB PC 1911, and if so, is there a notable difference between models and how they shoot?
