Performance Center 952 vs 952-1

OK you guys are killing me. I have wanted one of these FOREVER. Just couldn't take the plunge. I have never seen one in person and these pics well They are killing me. S&W used to advertise the 952 as the worlds mot accurite 9mm. Is it true? I have never been disapointed by any of their PC guns. But the 952 is a big step for a novice shooter like myself. But I do enjoy saying its not the pistol it's me.
 
My 952-1 came w/"the fancy aluminum case" which is made in CHINA. I'm not impressed w/S&W's choice of vendors on that one.
Like others have said it will bring more when sold(by the wife when I begin my transition to compost) Kevin
 
Hi Grinder,

That's good info. Mostly I wanted to be sure I wasn't getting someone's swapped out slide from a different gun. The 952-1 I bought at auction should be hitting my dealer's doorstep any day.

Still want a 952....maybe I can talk JoeHatley into selling his?? Joe, are your ears burning??
 
Pete,
Sorry to hijack this thread, But it seems works into this one better than any other.
952s came in the first aluminum case, the rug, and then the newest aluminum case.
It all depends on time of production
Hi Steve, (Grinder)
Welcome back, You've been missed.
I have a PC Aluminum case question, which one came first?
I have three cases, two are identical for the 945 (08/00) and the 952-1 (10/02).
I ended up with a third one off of Ebay, is it the newer or an older style?
The odd one doesn't open all the way due to the stop built into the hinges,
has a more radiused handle, the corners are also more radiused and
the footse's on the bottom are black plastic instead of chrome.
Best Regards,
BM1

The odd one;
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One of the pair;
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Comparisons;
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The black footed aluminum case was first '99-2000
the silver footed aluminum case was next '00-'03 ?
The rug was '05
The smooth aluminum case was '06- current

I'm not exactly sure when they changed to the rug
 
Thanks Grinder,
Again, I apologize about the hijack,
But I thought a PC thread would be a good place to ask the question about the Aluminum cases.
Regards,
BM1
 
Here's a photo of the case that came with my 2006 purchase. Obviously, they appear to be getting cheaper. Not ribbed, the emblem is stamped and the handle is chrome plated plastic. Even the hinges are flimsy and smaller. This is my second from the factory. The first was dented and the combination locks did not work. Made in China!

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Can you tell me what the words are right under "SMITH & WESSON" on the right side of the slide?? Looks like..."Springfield, Mass, USA"???

Sorry it took me so long to reply. This site has been blocked on my PC at work, and I was in the habit of checking it at the end of my lunch hour. Guess I'll have to start a different routine. The markings are "Springfield, MA U.S.A."

Still want a 952....maybe I can talk JoeHatley into selling his?? Joe, are your ears burning??

Well..... never say never, but I can't ever envision the time it would be for sale. I have just way too much fun blow'in the X ring outa targets with it. Really...

Joe
 
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