S&W Sc 1911

[FLIPPER 348]

I just traded my Mil-Spec Operator w/ light for a new Sc 1911, 4.25". I'll take her out for a few rounds tommorow before work. I know the weight will be alot different but willI notice the shorter barrel??

[CCV]

Good question, don't know the answer.

please keep us posted on how she performs. I know I'm interested.

[Short Cut]

The 1911Sc models I've handled have been fit pretty darn well. That alone will probably make for an improvement in acccuracy compared to the Mil-Spec.

Is this one going to be a carry gun for you?

[FLIPPER 348]

No, it will be a house/truck gun. I did like the mil-spec 1911 but was not comfortable with a lighted weapon if it came to investigating things that 'go bump in the night.

I have a taurus ti .357 and sort of wanted a funky alloy-lightweight 1911 anyway.


I'll blast a few mags tommorow AM and let y'all know how it shoots.


I will be selling the factory grips and both Novaks 8 round mags (as new) if anybody is intrested............. as they have been removed already in favor of some cool 'veteran' well worn wood GI grips. I sent them to drjones for possible sale but now I'm happy he sent them back!

[at-home-daddy]

I just bought an Sc last week...how much are you asking for the two Novak mags? And these are the stainless/nickeled mags, correct, not the blued ACT mags?

BTW, to whomever might be interested, I posted a review of my first (and, thus far, only) range session from Tuesday at the www.1911forum.com on the Range Reports page.

[FLIPPER 348]

stainless, $45 shipped...........still brand new

[waktasz]

The longer sight radius on the longer gun would help YOU, but mechanically they are probably very very close in accuracy.

[FLIPPER 348]

I only go for 'minute of milk jug' at 7 yards with autos anyway! I can see that I'll be needing a nice GI arched mainspring housing for a better fit in my big hands but other than that the Sc feels good. MAN is it light!

here is a link to the grips for-sale thread with pics

http://www.glocktalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=334094

[FLIPPER 348]

no chance to shoot it this AM as we are working a project real heavy right now, but I'll get a chance sunday AM. I will have time to install a arched mainspring housing tommorow though..........and get rid of those goofy hex grip screws!

[jason10mm]

I find that there is a big difference between a steel 5" and a lightweight 4" 1911, especially in rapid strings. They carry and present SO much better though!

btw, check out Virgil Tripp's cobra mags. AWESOME!!!