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Gunrunner
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Posted: 06 June 2005 at 07:08 |
A couple weeks ago I was in a local gun store and there were a couple of the S&W 1911's in the counter. One was stainless with low profile sights and checkered rubber grip panels. I think the price was $950 or so. I've never shot one and don't know much about them, but it looks like a real nice 45. Any of you have experience with one yet? |
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saddlesore
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I shot one at the rnage a few weeks ago. It had a nice trigger and shot well. I only ran about 20 rds thru it, but I like it. I just can't adjust my economics to pay almost $1k for a handgun.
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Saddlesore
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Gunrunner
.416 Rigby ** Forest Grump ** Joined: 05 July 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1970 |
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Brought home the S&W 1911 yesterday. After a stop at the range, that is. Ended up paying $829 for it. (The 950 price I'd mentioned above was for a slightly fancier model with adjustable sights) I was spending most of my time at the range breaking in a new 7mm barrel and only put two magazines of ammo through the 1911. Both 230gr hardball and 230gr HP worked fine and hit the paper at 25 yards. A lot more testing is upcoming. |
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deaddog
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Looks like a nice rig. Everyone knows S&W makes a heck of a revolver. They sure needed some help with those crappy 5600/Sigma models though. I think they are back on track with the 1911's .Still can't believe how many companies are still building them after almost a 100 years on the market. I guess the '73 Peace Maker, and 92 Win. are still going strong and are copied too after even more years since initial their introduction. I doubt a 100 years from now people will be making retro 486k computers. Some things like the wheel are hard to improve upon. DD |
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North Logan
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The S&W 1911's look interesting... I even have the Western Canadian distributor's main shop about 2 1/2 miles from my house. But those pistols are running around $1,200 - $1,400 Canadian up here. I can get a new Para Ordnance for that or even a pair of used Colt or Springfield 1911A-1's for that kinda money... Guess I won't be getting one any time soon. I hope you enjoy yours, though! Regards, Marcus. |
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Wing master
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Hey Gunrunner, How are you liking your S&W 1911? I looked at one today and was really impressed. Thanks Wing master |
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I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.
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Gunrunner
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Wingmaster, I'm still enjoying the heck out of it. No problems to report. Bought another Wilson Combat 8 round magazine, same kind it came with. Ammo get's gobbled up without a hitch, both ball and hp. I shoot this gun maybe once a month, couple magazines worth each time. Twice I've put over 70 rounds through at each session...gun got real dirty but kept working. Because of the slim profile and how well I can shoot it (most of the time) the 1911 has become my #1 carry gun. Yes, I like it. GR
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Wing master
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Thanks Gunrunner. I think I will be adding one to my collection. Pretty hard to go wrong with a 1911. I would say the design should have proven itself by now. Wing master |
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I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.
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Tikkabuck
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Purtty nice one Runner
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CB900F
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Fella's; I dont' have one & haven't shot one. But I'd certainly consider getting one if the price is right. I'm totally out of stainless .45ACP's at the moment & that might have to be corrected. \ S0 many guns, so little time. Or money, or room in the safe, ways to hide the expense from the chancellor, etc, etc. 900F |
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Wing master
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I am just waiting for the background check to go through. Dayem their must be some crook with the same name as me. By the way, the chancellor dosent know about this one. so dont tell her. Wing master |
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I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.
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