New Smith 1911's on their site...

[nanerclip]

Two new editions plus they brought back the S/S slide commander.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...1&parent_category_rn=15701&top_category=15701

 

[dixidawg]

And an Officer's Model!!!!!

 

[M1911]

And they've got a Compact model now -- Commander slide with Officer's frame. Sweet:

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...ted=tech&isFirearm=Y&parent_category_rn=15702

 

[Rcharnitsk]

They have a 9mm 1911 now

 

[economist]

So are these available in Mass now? Here is a list of S&W 1911s from the current roster. On the face of it, only the 9mm 1911 would be excluded:

Smith & Wesson 1911 .45 ACP
Smith & Wesson 1911-2 .38 Super
Smith & Wesson 1911 (Steel) .45 ACP
Smith & Wesson 1911 DK .45 ACP
Smith & Wesson 1911 PD .45 ACP
Smith & Wesson 1911 Sc (Black) .45 ACP
Smith & Wesson 1911 SC .45 ACP
Smith & Wesson 1911 Pro Series .45 ACP

 

[Big_Red]

They have a 3-inch subcompact too. I am SO ALL OVER THAT ONE. I just wish they had released it a couple of months sooner. That way I wouldn't have bought the PARA.

 

[economist]

They have a 3-inch subcompact too. I am SO ALL OVER THAT ONE. I just wish they had released it a couple of months sooner. That way I wouldn't have bought the PARA.

This is the one I am drooling over.

 

[M1911]

They have a 3-inch subcompact too. I am SO ALL OVER THAT ONE.

I'm just not a fan of 3" 1911s. The Compact model works much better for me. Same size butt, but a 4 or 4 1/4" barrel. Much better sight radius. And since you're carrying in a holster, the extra 1" of slide really doesn't change concealability much.

 

[Big_Red]

And since you're carrying in a holster, the extra 1" of slide really doesn't change concealability much.

To me it makes a huge difference when carrying IWB.

 

[meth0d]

I like 'em, the 3" is too small for my taste. I should have my full size .45 in a couple of weeks.

What's the "Ro Co" on the grip of the 9mm?

 

[nanerclip]

I may give the 9mm a try once it's on the approved list.

I like 'em, the 3" is too small for my taste. I should have my full size .45 in a couple of weeks.

What's the "Ro Co" on the grip of the 9mm?

The grip manufacturer.

 

[tele_mark]

Not to derail the thread, but the 10mm Night Guard is really interesting.

 

[wolf223]

 

[fox5]

I want to be all over the 9mm 1911!

 

[PaulD]

Oh sh!t.

I wanted to spend less this year.

The .327 Mag revolver is interesting also.

 

[drgrant]

Not to derail the thread, but the 10mm Night Guard is really interesting.

I wish they'd make a 10mm 1911 in a commander sized frame. I'd be first in line to buy that.

-Mike

 

[wolf223]

I wish they'd make a 10mm 1911 in a commander sized frame. I'd be first in line to buy that.

-Mike

like white on rice?

I've never fired the 10 "mili" but I definatly want to someday.

 

[Big_Red]

I am SO ALL OVER THAT ONE.

Well, that didn't last too long. I have been told that there are no immediate plans to have the new 3-inch 1911 added to the EOPS firearm roster. So, once again, the rest of the country will get to enjoy a nice new gun from S&W but we who live in MA get the shaft. I f***ing hate this state.

 

[hicksonj]

wtf!!! Maybe a LARGE group-buy offer made to their Performance Center Shop would grease the wheels... ?!?!?

Well, that didn't last too long. I have been told that there are no immediate plans to have the new 3-inch 1911 added to the AG's firearm roster. So, once again, the rest of the country will get to enjoy a nice new gun from S&W but we who live in MA get the shaft. I f***ing hate this state.

 

[drgrant]

Well, that didn't last too long. I have been told that there are no immediate plans to have the new 3-inch 1911 added to the AG's firearm roster.

You mean the EOPS roster? The AG's office does not publish a roster.

This is kinda odd considering that S+W eventually gets most of their guns on the EOPS roster.

-Mike

 

[Big_Red]

You mean the EOPS roster? The AG's office does not publish a roster.

This is kinda odd considering that S+W eventually gets most of their guns on the EOPS roster.

-Mike

Yes, that's what I meant.

 

[Beansie_Time]

I inquired about these new Smiths at a local shop today and he informed me they would all be shipping right after the SHOT show. I think I might need a new revolver.

 

[WeedWhacker]

There might be hope for me and a 9MM 1911 after all

 

[Zappa]

Wow, I see they have new model 57 classics and a 329PD "Alaska Backpacker" snubbie. My hand hurts just looking at it.

 

[Mass-diver]

There might be hope for me and a 9MM 1911 after all

Only $1,600 too...heck the local gun store might have one for $1,350, that's a lot for a 1911 that saws S&W on it. While, I own and like Smiths, for over a 1K you can get some nice stuff in free states

 

[M1911]

Only $1,600 too...heck the local gun store might have one for $1,350, that's a lot for a 1911 that saws S&W on it. While, I own and like Smiths, for over a 1K you can get some nice stuff in free states

Looks like a Performance Center gun.

 

[Mass-diver]

Looks like a Performance Center gun.

Unfortunately, I do not think it is (or it would probably run over 2K) - instead it's a "pro-series" gun.

What sucks is that for the price this thing will cost, one could pick up a Kimber Warrior or an "entry level" Ed Brown. Painful. I just wish some of these companies (particularly for 1911s which are easy to test) would submit their pistols to MA. I know are laws are confusing etc, but S&W does it. Throw Us a bone!

 

[PaulD]

Unfortunately, I do not think it is (or it would probably run over 2K) - instead it's a "pro-series" gun.

What sucks is that for the price this thing will cost, one could pick up a Kimber Warrior or an "entry level" Ed Brown. Painful. I just wish some of these companies (particularly for 1911s which are easy to test) would submit their pistols to MA. I know are laws are confusing etc, but S&W does it. Throw Us a bone!

Honest question: Do you really think either of those would be significantly better than an S&W?

 

[M1911]

Honest question: Do you really think either of those would be significantly better than an S&W?

Ed Brown, yes. Kimber II, no.

 

[Mass-diver]

Honest question: Do you really think either of those would be significantly better than an S&W?

Honest answer: yes, I think both the Kimber "Desert Warrior" (standard with a match grade barrel, etc) and the Ed Brown "Special Forces" model are superior to S&W 1911s.