SW 1911

[buckstew]

Hey fellas,

this is my first post in the handgun section.

My wife's christmas present to me this year is a new pistol. The cool thing is that I get to pick it out. I have decided to get a 1911 style 45. I found a good deal on a Smith and Wesson SW 1911PD and was curious if any of you guys have used this model. Any feedback (good or bad) will be welcome.

I realize that most of the pistol talk here concerns hunting, but I thought I would go ahead and ask (even though this gun will be a home protection and target gun)

Thanks

[njbowhntr]

Re: SW 1911

I personally have no experience with the Smith & Wesson. I was able to find a review on the gun though:

http://www.gunsandammomag.com/ga_handguns/smith_102105/

In the 1911 frame I have a Kimber Tact Pro II. I love mine. I am not that good with a handgun, but getting better with practice. I was able to put 14 shots center mass at 25 yards with less than 200 rounds through my gun.

Good luck with the Smith.

[hangunnr]

Re: SW 1911

Sorry, I missed this post.....

The Smith 1911's are nice guns. I believe they are the same slide and frame as the Kimbers. They seem to be pretty well finished and the fit is OK. I've not shot one but would expect them to be decent shooters.

hangunnr

[buckstew]

Re: SW 1911

Thanks guys,

I going tomorrow to get the SW1911pd. I will post next week about how it shoots. (Due to Christmas travel, I will be away from the computer for a few days)

[buckstew]

Re: SW 1911

I took the new SW1911PD out for target practice over the weekend. It really likes the Federal 185 grain JHP Hydra Shok. I also tried some wolf brand 230 grain FMJ. The gun did not like this round at all. I am planning on trying some different types of 230 grain ammo this weekend.

This is the first handgun I have owned which is big enough to hunt with. I am considering using this gun to thin out the wild hog population on my grandfathers farm, what load would you guys recommend.

Thanks