Any love for Smith 1911's?

[mwmccormick]

I'm super close to being able to get my first 1911. As you all know there are a ridiculous amount of choices. I noticed that the S & W 1911 isn't discussed near as much as RIA's, Springer's, and Kimbers etc. So that's my question. Anything wrong with them? Anything really right with them? I likely will want to use it in USPSA single stack a few times as well as possibly carrying it.

The Smith seems to be in a price range between cheaper and mid-upper. Is that just paying for a name, with the quality the same as the other guys?

 

[gunman41mag]

I'm super close to being able to get my first 1911. As you all know there are a ridiculous amount of choices. I noticed that the S & W 1911 isn't discussed near as much as RIA's, Springer's, and Kimbers etc. So that's my question. Anything wrong with them? Anything really right with them? I likely will want to use it in USPSA single stack a few times as well as possibly carrying it.

The Smith seems to be in a price range between cheaper and mid-upper. Is that just paying for a name, with the quality the same as the other guys?

I would like to add a S&W 1911 to my collection

 

[WebSnyper]

Guns and Ammo had an article on the new S&W E series 1911's this month. Looked interesting.

 

[rockhopper46038]

Some of the 1911 purists would frown at the external extractor. Not because it's faulty, but because that's not the way John Moses Browning designed it. The write-up and photos in Guns and Ammo certainly catch the eye. I held one at a 1500 a time or two ago and it seemed pretty well finished to me. Some MIM in there, but no more (or less) so than others in the price range. Someone who has one will probably be along in a minute to give you the straight scoop.

 

[farmboy365]

I don't have any smith 1911s but I have bid on 2 at auctions they were both Doug Koenig editions and were vary nice.I was also talking to a local gunshop owner and he said he prefers the compact smith over the ultra kimber for function and value.that was his opinion.

 

[blue edge]

I'm super close to being able to get my first 1911. As you all know there are a ridiculous amount of choices. I noticed that the S & W 1911 isn't discussed near as much as RIA's, Springer's, and Kimbers etc. So that's my question. Anything wrong with them? Anything really right with them? I likely will want to use it in USPSA single stack a few times as well as possibly carrying it.

The Smith seems to be in a price range between cheaper and mid-upper. Is that just paying for a name, with the quality the same as the other guys?

Not for me.
Go over and see Bob! He is in your home town ( Bite the Bullett gun shop) Try a STI Spartan!

 

[mike8170]

I own everything from Colt, Springfield, and even Parker Arms 1911's but my Smith is my daily carry piece. It has ate everything that I fed it, and no malfunctions after 2100 rounds fired.

 

[HogDaddy]

I also own different 1911s but carry a S&W 1911 pd the most. It is tight, light rail, nite sights, ambi safety, gunner grips. It shoots very well, has never jammed, has a scadnium frame for ease of carry. S&W i believe still makes Kimber slides and frames.

 

[trigger643]

I've shot several of them and found them quite capable. I for one like the external extractor feature and that is one of the reasons I went with the Sig GSR as one of my 1911 purchases. I haven't added a S&W to my bin yet, but I see no reason why I won't when the opportunity comes

 

[Sticky]

I wouldn't let the external extractor worry me too much. The Browning Hi-Powers used to have an internal one and they still work great, either way.

 

[Regionnus Rattis]

Why don't you go with one of these? I am sure you will have a one-of-a-kind, hard-to-get models....
Marstar Canada: Norinco 1911A1 Series Handguns

 

[Clay]

Why don't you go with one of these? I am sure you will have a one-of-a-kind, hard-to-get models....
Marstar Canada: Norinco 1911A1 Series Handguns

Probably because they are chinese and no way to get one in the states, UNLESS its already in the states.

 

[mwmccormick]

I also own different 1911s but carry a S&W 1911 pd the most. It is tight, light rail, nite sights, ambi safety, gunner grips. It shoots very well, has never jammed, has a scadnium frame for ease of carry. S&W i believe still makes Kimber slides and frames.

That's actually the one I was looking at.

 

[IndyIN]

I have the stainless 108282 , and I'm very happy with it. I picked one up with a first responder discount for $708 with 3 mags. I felt for that price, there wasn't much in that range that could touch it.

Fit and finish is great with one exception, the trigger has some side to side slop. More of nuisance than function concern, seems to be consistent on the S&W 1911s as well (not spotty quality control).

It's been a rock solid performer for me, fed whatever I've thrown at it.