Any Opinions on Smith & Wessons 1911?
I've read the magazine article on Smith & Wesson's 1911 .45 and was wondering if anyone had any opinions on this pistol? The magazine article didn't mention a price but I'd guess it to be in the $700-$900 range. Just a guess. I have seen a couple of Kimbers in that range, had a chance to shoot one, and man was it nice. The target one I fired created a smaller group than I'm capable of normally shooting. So, if they are about the same...[?]
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I saw two at a gun show this past weekend. Prices were $699 and $709. It felt pretty good in the hand. As for how it shoots....only time will tell. I was close to buying one.....but I wound up buying a Beretta 96. I am still keen to hear about the S&W1911.....maybe in a few months. 0 -
The S&W has quite a lot of competition with long track records. I think it might do well, but I would hope that S&W would refine this gun. It fairly screams for an ambi safety and I'd hope they would continue with some more innovation and refinements.
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For Amstaff:
Hey thanks for the information. I can usually get firearms, through an acquaintance with an FFL, for $100 to $150 off store price. If the price is the same as Kimber, and the Kimber is more accurate...I don't know.0 -
For Mballai:
Thanks for the post. I have only seen pictures and it looked good. There was no price in the article. In my experience, Smiths are a bit pricey. I love my Model 66 but they are pricey. If this is a good platform, and has about the same accuracy as a comparably equipped Kimber, I think it has a good shot (no pun intended) at succeeding.0 -
S&W actually does forging for Kimber. I seen but not shot the S&W 1911. For what they are going for i would have to bet they are nice shooting guns.
Ps. Here is an email I recieved from Kimber regarding the S&W connection.
From: Devin Antonovich [mailto:dantonovich@kimberamerica.com]
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 11:34 AM
To: Dan Robinson
Subject: RE: Questions
Dan,
All of our forgings are made by Smith and Wesson, they are the raw parts not machined at all. All of our products, except for our shotguns, are made in Yonkers, NY. We make all of our guns no one else makes our firearms.
Kimber Mfg., Inc.
Regards,
FREE IRAQ
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There is one thing that I really like about the gun and that is the external extractor. I have always felt that the extractor was the weakest point of an excellant design. The inability to go into battery if the round came up in front of the extractor was not good.
Time will determine if the gun runs. I still hate to deal with S&W. If you don't have a problem, good. If you do, don't expect S&W to fix it...long story.
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For Drobs,
Thanks for the reply. That would suggest that the Smith is maybe a good gun.0 -
For Smoky14:
Thanks for the reply. I don't know a great deal about the .45, like I should, but I have been reading a lot about the external extactor as well. Last night I read the Dan Wesson .45's have gone to this system as well. No price was mentioned in the magazine for the Dan Wessons even thought it was for the other .45's like Kimber, Wilson, and so forth.0 -
I've seen a few of the Dan Wesson 1911's. As I recall they were priced under the Kimbers. They have a nice website at: http://www.danwessonfirearms.com/
I think these are worth checking out. I believe their panther series has an external extractor. Pretty cool lookin guns.
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if the new smith & wesson is going to be in the 700.00 range, i would personally go for a kimber. 0
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