S&W Performance Center in .38 Super

[acco40]

Was lucky enough to find this nice Doug Koenig with shipping box, case, and all accessories from a great gentleman. Now if the weather cooperates, I might get to take it to the range today.

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[cherrypointmarine]

You just made me sick . I would give my left arm for a Smith chambered in .38 Super . I wanted one for years after reading about how the cops and FBI used them back long ago. I finally went into my local store thinking I wanted a Colt . My guy talked me out of it , and steered me to a Tanfoglio Witness Stock III . People look at you funny when you say you shoot .38 Super , but I really enjoy . Let us know how it shoots , I know I will be looking forward to hear about it .
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[AveragEd]

I have the identical gun to the OP's. I bought it from a Forum member several years ago. I probably paid too much for it but I wanted to be fair and used closed GunBroker auctions plus some value appreciation that may have taken place since those auctions closed as a guide. It came in its factory PC aluminum case with a pair of S&W accessory rosewood grips panels along with the DK grips. I was happy so that's all that really matters.

By the way, your gun will probably outshoot your abilities.

Ed

 

[SuperMan]

...the Super is just the best semi-auto round made...

Mr. Marine...go find yourself a 1911 in .38 Super and find out what you've been missing....

38 Super

 

[AveragEd]

Although the latest Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson doesn't include a lot of data on this model, I've learned by seeing several of them that there were a few variations. For instance, some don't have the flat trigger and some have a fiber optic front sight, which mine did but I changed it out for the Patridge like the OP's gun. And some have an S&W rear sight while others have a Wilson Combat sight like mine has.

I understand there were two batches of these guns. The first was made in 1989 and the second was later but I don't know the year. Mine is a PC1911-2 if that dates it.

Ed

 

[Nicholas]

38 Super is a lot of fun and like 10mm, even better if you reload. I'm not lucky enough to own a Smith 38 Super, mine is a Taurus PT1911 but it runs like a Timex watch and more accurate than I am. Enjoy those PC1911's!

 

[BigBoy99]

I finally went into my local store thinking I wanted a Colt . My guy talked me out of it , and steered me to a Tanfoglio Witness Stock III . People look at you funny when you say you shoot .38 Super , but I really enjoy . Let us know how it shoots , I know I will be looking forward to hear about it.

I did a trade deal and part of the deal I got a light weight Colt Commander in .38 Super. I really had no interest in it and I figured I'd rapidly swap it off. On a whim, I bought a box of ammo and took it to the range. I was surprised how accurate it was and how comfortable it was to shoot. I came back with a new appreciation for the .38 Super round. I did use the .38 Super LWT Cmdr as my carry gun for a while but I decided to upgrade it. I went with the EAA Tanfoglio Witness Steel Full Size and I think the 17 round capacity is great. I call my .38 Super gun a 9mm Magnum!

 

[kbhstrick]

S&W Super .38 Performance Center Doug Koenig Edition

I have one of these fine weapons. I think it may be time to part with it. What do you guys know about today's market?

 

[wlp624]

S&W Performance Center in .38 Super

You may have found out already, but the white lettering on the DK grips will wear off pretty easily when handled. I keep mine on for show but swap them out for more durable grips when I shoot it. Anyone who hasn't fired a .38 Super is in for a revelation when they finally do so.

 

[Blazenet]

I have one of these fine weapons. I think it may be time to part with it. What do you guys know about today's market?

I don't know market value,but I would be interested if you decide to sell.

 

[Univibe]

OP, congratulations. I inherited my Dad's carry pistol: Series 70 Colt Combat Commander in .38 Super.

Find out if that barrel headspaces on the mouth or rim. Mouth = better accuracy.

Save your brass and send it to me!

 

[ontargetagain]

Sometimes I don't know what gun I want next, coming to the forum usually solves that problem
I will blame you for my new interest LOL

That is a sweet gun as are the others shown, I have never shot 38 Super!
Karl

 

[James&theGiant1911]

Doug Koenig s are nice pieces, I would imagine that it makes for fun shooting.... nice pistol...

 

[z4lunch]

Koenig

One of my favorite PC pistol.)
Steve

 

[AveragEd]

Yours is a twin to mine - right down to the glow worm front sight being replaced with a Patridge. I also have nice wood grips on mine. Suckers will really shoot!

Ed