Photo Request: Smith & Wesson 1911s

[SJshooter]

Hi all. I am a big revolver geek looking to finally add another classic, a 1911, to my growing collection. I've heard good things about S&W's 1911s being really good out-of-the-box/over-the-counter pistols, and am looking to get one.

Please help me whet my appetite by posting some photos of your Smith 1911s!

Thanks!

 

[scubie02]

well, here's two of mine kepping my springer company (the top two are the smith's, obviously--a PD and an earlier SC)

 

[Frandy]

I own one. The grips are by Altamont and the elephant hide holster is by Jim Speidel, (thebeltman.net.)

 

[scubie02]

damn frandy that's a nice looking pistol--you make my decision harder! I had been tempted to get a Colt Commander for my next 1911, but I have to order sight unseen and honestly I trust Smith way more these days as far as getting one that's not messed up when not being able to inspect a gun before buying. I have pondered a 5" steel blue too...argh...

 

[XavierBreath]

Okie doke. Here ya go.



SW1911PD Range Report

SW1911 with laser Range Report

SW1911 Target Range Report

 

[jad0110]

Hi all. I am a big revolver geek looking to finally add another classic, a 1911, to my growing collection.

I like the way you are thinking (see sig line) !

I don't own a S&W 1911, but I just wanted to post to tell you all what fine looking 1911s you have. Beautimous ... very nice!

 

[tydephan]

Beautiful gun Frandy.

Let me know if you ever decide to sell her. Still enjoying my last purchase from you!

 

[D-Man]

Another satisfied owner.

 

[schmeky]

Frandy,

Where did you get those beautiful grips? I want some.

 

[waterhouse]

 

[robctwo]

SW1911PD Commander with CT grips

 

[Craig M. Arnold]

Here's my two S&W 1911s.

A full size PD on top and a Sc Commander on the bottom. Both great pistols. Two of my favorite 1911s.

Best regards.

 

[surjimmy]

These are some really nice looking guns, but here is what I have been told. A custom 1911 builder told me that a Springfield TRP is the best 1911 off the shelf. I know u wanted to look at S&W's but since your looking to get your first I thought this might help. Also if u want to see some really nice 1911's (EYE CANDY) check out randgfirearms.com

 

[scubie02]

i'm going to GUESS that frandy's grips are Hakan Pek's? I know he does the stippling like that.

 

[scubie02]

Hakan's website, btw

http://www.imageseek.com/hakan/

 

[JoeHatley]

Fun shooter...

Joe

 

[Catbird]

My SW1911:

 

[Frandy]

Where did you get those beautiful grips? I want some.

i'm going to GUESS that frandy's grips are Hakan Pek's? I know he does the stippling like that.

Nope, they're Altamont grips.
http://www.altamontco.com/products/pistol/1911/

Beautiful gun Frandy.

Let me know if you ever decide to sell her. Still enjoying my last purchase from you!

OH NO!!!!!! Hey man, you're bad luck! You fall for one of my guns and I sell it to you! Arrrggghhh!!!!

Nah, not this one. It be me carry piece. But, it looks like this when I carry:

 

[D-Man]

These are some really nice looking guns, but here is what I have been told. A custom 1911 builder told me that a Springfield TRP is the best 1911 off the shelf. I know u wanted to look at S&W's but since your looking to get your first I thought this might help. Also if u want to see some really nice 1911's (EYE CANDY) check out randgfirearms.com

I think most of the S&W 1911's posted are the base models, and they would run about $700 - $800 new (forgive me if any were different models). A TRP will run about $500 more from what I've heard.

The best comparison for the S&W base model is the Springfield Loaded. I think you could almost flip a coin between the two and be very pleased with what you bought.