S&W 1911 SC, e-series, bobtailed

[dusty]

anyone have any experience with these.? A little spendy, but sure like the look...

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[oasis618]

I don't have any experience with them but I agree they sure are pretty. I'm actually thinking of looking into them a bit closer as I'm looking for another 1911 in true commander length (4.25") and it seem like Colt, Dan Wesson and Smith & Wesson are about the only choices left unless you want something made in the philippines. The external extractor is a bit of a turn off but I've never owned a 1911 with one so I can't really knock it...yet.

 

[iamme]

The E-series (current ones at least) I'm pretty sure they've made some of the recomended changes and have are having good success with the extractor. I have no first hand knowledge but when first being released 10-8 Performance was blogging a bit and had nothing but good to say. If you could swing a little more I'd look for the DW, but would have no issues with the smith.

 

[joken]

That one was on my short list when I bought my DW CCO

 

[dusty]

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[Keane]

I've got one as my daily carry. It is amazing. Very light weight, excellent construction, not any additional recoil (about the same as my GI model), and super reliable. I can't recommend them enough.

 

[gunjunky]

I too have been thinking I need (want) a light weight 1911. I have always liked the idea of the S&W product and they have a number of pistols that are very nice. However, the one time I had a chance to handle one I was not impressed with the fit of the beavertail (frame gap). Have not checked them for some time and hope they have addressed this cosmetic point.

 

[PNW Tom]

I am very pleased with mine, especially the light weight and round butt, for CC. Recoil doesn't seem any more than my full sized SS colt.