Anyone have/shot a SW1911 E Series?

[Bronsonbull]

Looking for some feedback on the new Smith and Wesson 1911s (the "E" Series). They are fairly new. Any INGOers out there have one yet? How do they shoot? I think they look pretty sweet and SW1911s have gotten some pretty good praise (with some bad) from reviewers, but there is very little out there on the E Series. I see that their Crimson Trace model (of the one below) is about the same price as the regular one. For under $875 with CT laser grips it seems like a lot of gun for the money. Only $729 for the model shown. Not sure if there is a better looking 1911 for $730 or less Let me know what you think (good or bad).

 

[HDSilvrStreak]

No experience. I'll just say that the picture above is a very nice looking gun. I like that......a lot.

Uh oh.....

 

[DialTone301]

I have no experience with them either.....but I would love to have one.

 

[Bronsonbull]

No experience. I'll just say that the picture above is a very nice looking gun. I like that......a lot.

Uh oh.....

Yeah I know. I love the way they look. Now they just need to shoot that pretty

 

[mwg]

no but i would shoot one .i like the comander one with the bobbed tail

 

[Chefcook]

Its a good looking pistol kinda reminiscent of the Raptor, but I do not know if it shoots like one...

 

[Rotor Talker]

I hope to have mine on Wednesday, "Bob" tail with the stainless slide, YES!

Will post a range report ASAP

 

[Bronsonbull]

I hope to have mine on Wednesday, "Bob" tail with the stainless slide, YES!

Will post a range report ASAP

Yes, please do!

 

[Bronsonbull]

Its a good looking pistol kinda reminiscent of the Raptor, but I do not know if it shoots like one...

You see where I'm going with this Chef ... Raptor or the SW1911 (for $300 less)

Gotta get some range reports. The ones I've found on-line are good, but aren't very detailed (too new).

 

[Bronsonbull]

Found one at Buds for $729 without CT grips. Man that seems like a good deal.

 

[bullfrog4ever]

I've got one on layaway, I hope to have it soon. Its the SW1911TA it looks like that except with the rails. It looks awesome and feels perfectly balanced for me. I hope to pick it up soon!

Just from playing in my LGS with quite a few 1911's, I kept coming back to that, overall, it just felt the best with trigger, features, weight, and those scallops are fantasic... I couldn't pass it up. I'm confident I'll be fully satisfied when I pick it up, I've had really good luck with S&W's.

 

[theturtle06]

I think the fact they did away with the Schwartz FPS is a really nice feature. My friend had a 5" non-E series gun that shot very well and was very reliable. If the trigger is better on the E-series, I'd say go for it, as the trigger on my friend's gun was just "meh."***

*** - I am used to sub-3 lb. triggers on 1911s. Pretty much everything else feels bad compared.

 

[NHT3]

A gun on 1911.org had big time problems with one that S&W replaced after working on it a couple of times.. I would consider a Les Baer for a few more dollars if I was investing $1100..
Just my .02

 

[Bronsonbull]

I've got one on layaway, I hope to have it soon. Its the SW1911TA it looks like that except with the rails. It looks awesome and feels perfectly balanced for me. I hope to pick it up soon!

Just from playing in my LGS with quite a few 1911's, I kept coming back to that, overall, it just felt the best with trigger, features, weight, and those scallops are fantasic... I couldn't pass it up. I'm confident I'll be fully satisfied when I pick it up, I've had really good luck with S&W's.

What do the railed versions go for? I found the non-railed (which I prefer) for around $750. The railed versions I've seen at $1100. Is the only difference the rail? That's one area I'm confused. There has to be more to it than that.

 

[Bronsonbull]

A gun on 1911.org had big time problems with one that S&W replaced after working on it a couple of times.. I would consider a Les Baer for a few more dollars if I was investing $1100..
Just my .02

Thanks, I'm looking at the $750 version so its in a different price category.

 

[Lead Head]

I've been doing some serious research on 1911/.45's and the number one thing I can tell you for sure is this: go out and put the model in your hand. It's amazing how minor design differences will affect your grip, mag release thumb reach and just overall feel. Even if you have a 1911 or have shot a few, go put the model of choice in your hand if you can. They are not all the same.

A great piece of advice from another INGO member that goes by LEO helped me see how important it is to get what you really want and if needed, save a few more bucks then go do it.

We are lucky to live in a time when most modern firearms, even budget lines are actually decent weapons. If you plan on carrying it or using it for home defense, ask yourself if you can trust your life on it. That's worth a few more hundred bucks in my opinion.

Good luck !

 

[Bronsonbull]

I've been doing some serious research on 1911/.45's and the number one thing I can tell you for sure is this: go out and put the model in your hand. It's amazing how minor design differences will affect your grip, mag release thumb reach and just overall feel. Even if you have a 1911 or have shot a few, go put the model of choice in your hand if you can. They are not all the same.

A great piece of advice from another INGO member that goes by LEO helped me see how important it is to get what you really want and if needed, save a few more bucks then go do it.

We are lucky to live in a time when most modern firearms, even budget lines are actually decent weapons. If you plan on carrying it or using it for home defense, ask yourself if you can trust your life on it. That's worth a few more hundred bucks in my opinion.

Good luck !

Very good point

 

[bullfrog4ever]

What do the railed versions go for? I found the non-railed (which I prefer) for around $750. The railed versions I've seen at $1100. Is the only difference the rail? That's one area I'm confused. There has to be more to it than that.

That about right for the railed version, but mine also came with ambi saftey and night sights, I'm not sure if the non-railed version comes with that though... I'm a lefty so I need the ambi safety, but still the non-railed is a great one as well. My toss up was between the FS railed or the 4.25 bobtail. The raied just fit me better...

 

[Bronsonbull]

That about right for the railed version, but mine also came with ambi saftey and night sights, I'm not sure if the non-railed version comes with that though... I'm a lefty so I need the ambi safety, but still the non-railed is a great one as well. My toss up was between the FS railed or the 4.25 bobtail. The raied just fit me better...

Ok makes sense. No night sights on non railed version.

 

[xM3RC1L3SS1x]

Thats a sweet looking gun.