Iggy42 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Since I am in the market for a commander 1911 I was wondering if anyone has any experiences with on the the scandium framed 1911s S&W makes. Namely the 4" model with the round butt. It is one of their e-series guns and since I have not really heard much about Smith and Wesson 1911s I figured I would ask you all and see if there was a reason why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy42 Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 I don't know if I should be scared or happy that there has been no responses as of yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I'll never buy anything made by Smith & Wesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermoto Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 The commander scandiums have a habit of ejecting the case straight into your forehead if you don't use a strong grip. It can be fixed with a little tuning, but I have yet to see a factory one that did not do this. Overall they seem to be nice guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezco Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Buy with confidence! I have 2 full size S&W 1911's and a scandium commander that are fantastic shooters and have been 100% reliable. For the guy getting the brass back in the head, that is an ejector tuning issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Soto Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 For about the same price I would rather purchase a Springfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussB Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I have a scandium "Gunsite" commander. It has been 100% reliable with ball, hollowpoints and my LSWC reloads. It's accurate and carries well. What's NOT to like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussB Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I'll never buy anything made by Smith & Wesson. I don't know why, but I laughed when I read this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike cyrwus Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 great carry guns. Buy with confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I'll never buy anything made by Smith & Wesson. I don't know why, but I laughed when I read this Well....there is a story or two behind this statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy42 Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 I'll never buy anything made by Smith & Wesson. I don't know why, but I laughed when I read this Well....there is a story or two behind this statement. Well since I have not made my purchase yet I would love to hear it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jar Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I have a scandium "Gunsite" commander. It has been 100% reliable with ball, hollowpoints and my LSWC reloads. It's accurate and carries well. What's NOT to like? I had one of these for a while too and it ran great. I only sold it because I never carried it so I had no reason to have the lightweight gun. I now have a stainless full size set up for single stack. The only downside of the SW1911s is oddball proprietary sight cuts. Hopefully with the popularity of the E series sight availability will get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glockcomma Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I have a full size steel gun for SS, I don't shoot it that often but it's been a great gun. 100% reliable and reasonably accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I've had some bad experiences with S&W (three to be exact- two revolvers and one Koenig 1911), but clearly I'm in the minority. It might be time for me to just shut my pie hole and stay out of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 External extractor? No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlockCanMan Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 They have perfected the external extractor on the 1911. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 External extractor? No thanks. Ya.....external extractors are stupid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
french toast Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 i have a Doug Koenig 1911, i had a few problems at first, S&W fixed them on their dime including shipping and since then no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRodriguez Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 (edited) This is my SW1911PD. I use it as my california gun when I drive into california to shoot the IRC. I do use is once a month at a local where we set up and shoot a stage with our actual carry guns with the way you actually carry the gun, (ie, fanny pack, purse, real concelment holster, etc) this isn't a USPSA/IPSC affeliated club. My 1911 has run with no problems. I don't have any experience with a bobbed grip. not sure if I would like change when I use to a full grip Edited November 15, 2011 by JohnRodriguez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45 Raven Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I have a 1911PD that I have carried a lot over the past 1 1/2 years. Until I purchased my Ed Brown, it was the only 1911 I had ever purchased that didn't need a little tuning, particularly on the trigger. As mentioned in an earlier post, this pistol has the habit of tossing a case back on to the brim of my cap sometimes, but that only happens about once every 20 to 25 rounds. So far I have had ZERO malfunctions with the pistol, and have shot hand loads, factory ammo, hard cast, jacketed, RN, TC, and HP ammo in it. I have used the factory S&W magazines and Wilson 47D and Chip McCormick Power Mags. Runs with all the combinations. Plenty accurate, as well. I found that these pistols have proprietary sight cuts in the slide, and the only night sights I have been able to find for it are made by Novak, which are not my first choice, but are entirely serviceable. Also, the finish on this pistol is showing wear a bit sooner than I expected. At some point in the near future I intend to send it to KS Customs in AZ for installation of the aforementioned night sights and a refinsih with TAF-1. This is a good, solid pistol of a reasonably light weight in a major caliber and fits my needs for a daily carry weapon. I also like the fact that it has the 4 1/4" barrel instead of the 4" barrel found in so many "Commander" style pistols today. YMMV Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgtsvi Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I have one and took it to the range at work and put about 200 rounds through it with both duty ammo and hardball. The gun has less recoil than I expected with such a light pistol. I have the Scadium commander and the full size tactical rail model and they are above what you would expect with Smith & Wesson. They are both very hard to get your hands on at this time as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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