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« on: August 11, 2016, 12:29:57 PM » |
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Just ordered one of these today from Buds Guns. "Commander" size Smith & Wesson SW1911 Round Butt with the Scandium alloy frame (29.6 oz). I've handled one but not shot it.... it feels and looks amazing. Does anyone here have one? If so, comments?  |
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« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2016, 01:01:41 PM » |
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Nice looking 1911. I prefer the CZ75 and it's clones shorter action even though I have several 1911's (or 2011 if a double stack) in .45ACP and 10mm. I am curious to know how much jump the lighter weight will add to the recoil.
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« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2016, 01:51:14 PM » |
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Nice. Thats a great looking gun and should last a lifetime. Good luck with it.
I'm a big fan of the Commander series as well the Gold Cups. All mine are Colts [ older Colts] and have been great guns.
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« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2016, 02:11:32 PM » |
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a little more muzzle rise than a Govt model but will easily keep all shots in a paper plate at 25 feet.
had an issue with the detent in the safety wasn't deep enough and was too easy to move off safe. small drill bit fixed that.
Till it got "broke in" if you fully loaded the mag and put one in the chamber then topped off the mag it would sometimes fail to feed the first round out of the mag. S&W, Colt, Mcormick or Wilson it didn't matter what mag or spring or follower in the mag. I think the tolerance of parts is tight enough to slow the slide down until they get mated together.
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« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2016, 05:31:20 PM » |
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Nice looking 1911. I prefer the CZ75 and it's clones shorter action even though I have several 1911's (or 2011 if a double stack) in .45ACP and 10mm. I am curious to know how much jump the lighter weight will add to the recoil.
Perhaps this video might answer your question. This is the same gun that I purchased. The SW1911Sc https://youtu.be/vrmXvPrbQD0 |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2016, 07:55:00 PM » |
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Nice pistol.  I wish the rear corner had been knocked off all of them (1911s); with small hands, that has been the spot that caused me some pain and grief over the years. I've taken off the sharp corners with files. I have a Series 70 Ltwt Commander (built for me by Armand Swenson) (4.25"), and a Kimber Compact Aluminum (4"). Lightweight frames take a bit more beating than steel, but are easier to carry, which is the whole point. If you want some upgrade grips, try VZ GRIPS. A pair in silver-grey and black would be a nice match for a 2-tone pistol (and would match up well with the fish scale slide serrations). https://vzgrips.com/pistol-grips/1911Operator IIs in Zebra.  I'm partial to the Aliens.   |
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« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2016, 03:52:43 AM » |
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Jess, those are really nice! They both look awesome but I especially like the blue/black with the aluminum. |
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henry 008
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« Reply #8 on: August 12, 2016, 01:07:37 PM » |
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kinda looks like my kimber, only it has crimson trace grips  I just love how it feels, looks and shoots! |
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« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2016, 05:55:24 AM » |
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kinda looks like my kimber, only it has crimson trace grips I just love how it feels, looks and shoots! Very nice! Are those VZ grips. |
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« Reply #10 on: August 13, 2016, 06:23:22 AM » |
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kinda looks like my kimber, only it has crimson trace grips I just love how it feels, looks and shoots! I love 1911s donthave one but now I want one again. I like the kimbers and springfields And that new smith |
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« Reply #11 on: August 13, 2016, 07:58:50 AM » |
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kinda looks like my kimber, only it has crimson trace grips I just love how it feels, looks and shoots! they are crimson trace, they came on the gun when I purchased it. Very nice! Are those VZ grips. |
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« Reply #12 on: August 13, 2016, 06:47:59 PM » |
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The feel of it in your hand is all important when it comes to accuracy. Way to go on this purchase!
Come on up and we will go to the EGC range and hurl some lead downrange!
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« Reply #13 on: August 14, 2016, 03:34:03 PM » |
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That S&W 1911 looks sweet! Nice piece! I currently carry a Sig "Scorpian Carry" with a couple of custom features as my duty weapon. Shoots awesome. Even though it's a "Commander" size 1911, it's a bit heavy for off duty concealed carry. Though I do that often anyway.
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