New 1911

[NJ Diver]

Well I was finally able to get out with my brand new 1911 (108282 model) last night. I really like the looks and feel of this gun. However, I have to say, I was a little disappointed in myself.

The gun felt great and I can tell I am really going to like this thing down the road, but my shots were all over the target. It was so bad I was starting to think that maybe the sights were off. However after my wife picked it up and promptly put a few in a nice grouping just outside the bullseye I knew the only problem was with me... While I have fired some 9mm semi autos before, never a 45.

I then picked up my 686 and no such problems. Back to the 1911 and I settled in a little better but still not good.

Sorry for the venting, but I'm looking forward to the next trip to work out the kinks. The E series seems to be mentioned a lot on here, but not too much mention of the 108282.

 

[BigCityChief]

No pictures?


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[Maddog 521]

Is the 108282 the PD model?

 

[NJ Diver]

Sorry Chief, no pics yet.

Maddog,not sure if I know what the PD model is.

 

[wlp624]

Is the 108282 the PD model?

No, product code 108282 is the standard stainless model with black checkered hard rubber grips and fixed rear sight. I suspect the accuracy issue is due to the big difference between the 9mm you're used to, and the .45 ACP in this model. It really does take a lot of time to get proficient with a .45 semi-auto, but it'll come. Btw, unlike a revolver, it doesn't hurt the gun to dry fire a semi-auto, so practice your aim, grip and trigger pull that way - a lot!

Bill

 

[Frici]

Well I was finally able to get out with my brand new 1911 (108282 model) last night. I really like the looks and feel of this gun. However, I have to say, I was a little disappointed in myself.

The gun felt great and I can tell I am really going to like this thing down the road, but my shots were all over the target. It was so bad I was starting to think that maybe the sights were off. However after my wife picked it up and promptly put a few in a nice grouping just outside the bullseye I knew the only problem was with me... While I have fired some 9mm semi autos before, never a 45.

I then picked up my 686 and no such problems. Back to the 1911 and I settled in a little better but still not good.

Sorry for the venting, but I'm looking forward to the next trip to work out the kinks. The E series seems to be mentioned a lot on here, but not too much mention of the 108282.

The S&W 1911 45 auto 108282 is a fine pistol, I have one, and I never ever make a bad choice. Well, at least not when it comes to buying guns. Regarding your shooting, you said that you never fired a 45 before, problem identified, you are probably anticipating the recoil, stop that.