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Summary: The description, specs, pricing, photos and user ratings of the Smith & Wesson SW1911 pistols.

Manufacturer’s Description

The Smith & Wesson SW1911 single-action pistols are built on a steel frame with a steel slide. You can get one with various finishes, including black melonite, stainless, matte and two-tone. Wood and synthetic grips are available, as is a Crimson Trace Lasergrip.

Standard SW1911 features include:

• a beavertail grip safety;
• a low-profile carry sight or adjustable target sight;
• an extended thumb safety;
• an external extractor;
• an aluminum target trigger;
• a visual loaded chamber indicator; and
• a dovetail front sight.
  

  A SW1911 Performance Center pistol.

The Tactical Rail Series version includes a universal picatinny rail, matte finish, and wood grips.

The Performance Center versions include a competition match trigger with overtravel stop, a competition speed hammer configuration, an ambidextrous grip and frame mounted external safety, and front-strap checkering.

The Pro Series 9mm version features:

• a crisp 4–5.5 lb. smooth trigger pull;
• a 30 LPI checkered front strap;
  a hand polished integral feed ramp;
• a precision crowned muzzle;
• an oversized external extractor;
• a full-length guide rod;
• a double-sided frame safety;
• an extended mag well; and
  

  The Pro Series 9mm.

• a stoned hammer and sear.

The Pro Series .45 ACP version features:

• a 4–4.5 lb. smooth trigger pull;
• a double-sided frame safety;
• 30 LPI frontstrap checkering;
• a hand-polished barrel feed ramp; and
• a precision crowned muzzle.

The Engraved version features:

• Machine scroll engraving;
• a stainless steel frame, barrel and slide;
• a two-white-dot rear sight;
• a white-dot front sight;
• wooden, laminate, E-series grips;
• a glass bead, matte stainless finish; and
• an engraved, wooden presentation case.

The Specs

MSRP: $1,153–$1,454
MSRP: $1,225 (Tactical Rail Series)
MSRP: $2,489–$2,678 (Performance Center versions)
MSRP: $1,556–$1,683 (Pro Series versions)
MSRP: $1,219 (Engraved)

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The engraved SW1911.