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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.
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
- 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
Caliber | Capacity | OAL | BBL | Weight |
.45 ACP | 8+1 | 8.7″ | 5″ | 41 oz. unloaded |
9mm | 10+1 | 8.7″ | 5″ | 41 oz. unloaded |
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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