Smith & Wesson 1911 E-Series - considering for first 1911

[IndyGlockMan]

Did you shoot OG's SW1911 PC?

I liked her PC gun as well. I had never shot an aluminum frame 1911 up 'til yesterday.

I also liked GFGT's E-series a lot. I made one ragged hole with it at 7-10 yards.

 

[jagee]

That 9mm RO was a lot different that I expected. I could almost feel the slide moving back and forth across the frame. Not near as much kick, obviously. It was a fun gun though, for sure.

 

[IndyGlockMan]

Left to right....GFGT, Bjenkins, "J" man, unknown femal lurker, Indyglockman I think, WTburnett, IndyJohn, OkieGirl, Long Coat????, Top dog.
Best I got

I changed my avatar tonight... didn't want Churchmouse to be confused about which one was me.
Yes I'm the one in the middle behind WTBurnett and "she who must not be named"

 

[TopDog]

That PC was so very sweet! I shot some really nice 1911's that day but I gotta admit, that PC was my favorite.

Sorry I can't trade the flame thrower. You see that is exactly why I bought TCM's, I figure if I miss - the ball of flame coming out the end should scare them away.

 

[indyjohn]

Yes. It was a sweet shooter, I liked the full size a touch better though. Was a better shot with it. Lol

I know what you mean. I shoot my SA Gov't model better. All that being said, the 4.25 suits her well, she can knock down the bad guy @ 7yds with surgical precision. That's why she's known as "The Ringer".

 

[indyjohn]

I liked her PC gun as well. I had never shot an aluminum frame 1911 up 'til yesterday.

Before I run off to Google, is Scandium Alloy a variation of Al U Minium?

 

[IndyGlockMan]

Before I run off to Google, is Scandium Alloy a variation of Al U Minium?

Yes, it's a special aluminum alloy with Scandium.
Scandium is like "unobtanium".
It's ridiculously expensive ($122,500/lb) but it makes for some of the best and strongest aluminum parts

 

[churchmouse]

Yes, it's a special aluminum alloy with Scandium.
Scandium is like "unobtanium".
It's ridiculously expensive ($122,500/lb) but it makes for some of the best and strongest aluminum parts

I have seen a couple fail. Using hot loads and and running them hard.

 

[churchmouse]

I shot better with the 1911's and the CZ than my new M&P

GFGT's E-series was probably my favorite 1911 of the day.

Told ya to stay with the 1911's.....

 

[VERT]

That 9mm RO was a lot different that I expected. I could almost feel the slide moving back and forth across the frame. Not near as much kick, obviously. It was a fun gun though, for sure.

That is a 9mm 1911 for you. I loaded up some 147 gr bullets over a starting charge and I found myself literally waiting for the slide to return. The split times are almost limited by the gun.

I have seen a couple fail. Using hot loads and and running them hard.

I tried some +P stuff out of my PC1911. Not recommended. Also the light slide is a bit quirky. Very fast cycling. Your mag spring needs to be up to the task. I carry mine A lot. But a person needs to know their cartridge, mag combinations well. I am running 230 gr standard pressure Golden Sabers in mine. Remington also has a boring old 230 grain JHP that shoots well. I would also guess a standard pressure 200 XTP would do good in these guns. I was less then impressed with the 185 gr stuff and I have grown to distrust polymer tipped stuff in 1911s.

 

[long coat]

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I put it on FaceBook, let me know if you can see it.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I shot better with the 1911's and the CZ than my new M&P

GFGT's E-series was probably my favorite 1911 of the day.

I liked her PC gun as well. I had never shot an aluminum frame 1911 up 'til yesterday.

I also liked GFGT's E-series a lot. I made one ragged hole with it at 7-10 yards.

Thanks guys. I like it a lot too. And I thought it was a pretty good deal too; here's where I bought it:

SMITH & WESSON 1911 E SERIES 45ACP STAINLESS SW 108482

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

That PC was so very sweet! I shot some really nice 1911's that day but I gotta admit, that PC was my favorite.

Sorry I can't trade the flame thrower. You see that is exactly why I bought TCM's, I figure if I miss - the ball of flame coming out the end should scare them away.

That was cool. When you guys started shooting that, my lane buddy and I looked at each other like "what was that?!?". It's bark and fire ball make it appear ferocious but it was really fun to shoot.

 

[churchmouse]

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=591558974308536&id=100003633166296
I put it on FaceBook, let me know if you can see it.

Sweet.

 

[88E30M50]

I may be able to accommodate this at MCF&G.....not sure how many guests I can have on my membership.

I can host some on my membership and may be able to drag my son along to host some on his if the counts are high. I wonder if we could reserve a pistol bay for a morning?

 

[churchmouse]

I can host some on my membership and may be able to drag my son along to host some on his if the counts are high. I wonder if we could reserve a pistol bay for a morning?

That would be perfect. You can have the absolute best time running the steel.

Folks could bring pistol caliber long guns as well. Great range.
Not looking for a hundred folks but a nice group would be perfect.

 

[KJQ6945]

That would be perfect. You can have the absolute best time running the steel.

Folks could bring pistol caliber long guns as well. Great range.
Not looking for a hundred folks but a nice group would be perfect.

Pistol caliber long guns? Interesting...........

 

[jagee]

That would be perfect. You can have the absolute best time running the steel.

Folks could bring pistol caliber long guns as well. Great range.
Not looking for a hundred folks but a nice group would be perfect.

Pistol caliber long guns? Interesting...........

I might know a guy...

 

[TopDog]

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=591558974308536&id=100003633166296
I put it on FaceBook, let me know if you can see it.

Yeah, that is the signature ball of flame from a TCM.

 

[KG1]

Anybody want to ID themselves?

I'm the guy on the poster on the wall.