First 1911- Smith & Wesson 1911 Performance Center?

sounds like the choice has been made..

But I have the SW1911 non E series, non PC version. It was my first firearm purchased. Just a few months ago.
Great gun. Trigger is very light. Fits in the hand well. Once I learned to stand/hold it right, I'm getting great groupings with it.
My only issue is the grip safety has a bulge on it that gets pushed into the meat of my hand after every round fired. And over time it leaves a bruise. I MAY look at getting it swapped out.. Or I'll just suck it up and wait for a callus to form :)

Smooth gun. Easy to break down and clean. And with the S&W warranty, I should be good for a long LONG time with it. :) I've used a half dozen brands of ammo from Federal to no-names I can't find anywhere else. All worked fine. Though some WERE a lot dirtier.

For a few friends/relatives, it's the first .45 they've fired. Helped me convince 2 friends to get into firearms :)

I'd recommend it to anyone. 2 Thumbs up.
 
TPK said:
As I have that firearm and was considering looking into IPSC I was trying to discern if the firearm could be used. What had been posted was a little ambiguous so I was looking for clarification.
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The rules prohibit (and this is both IPSC and USPSA) slide lightening cuts as they are a *modification* from the original design (hence the IPSC Division name "Classic"). Just because they are factory modifications, they are still modifications (i.e. S&W takes a standard slide and mills those holes).

You can still shoot your S&W at an IPSC match - but you will be either Standard or Open.

I hope that provides sufficient clarity.
 
1riot1ranger said:
The rules prohibit (and this is both IPSC and USPSA) slide lightening cuts as they are a *modification* from the original design (hence the IPSC Division name "Classic"). Just because they are factory modifications, they are still modifications (i.e. S&W takes a standard slide and mills those holes).

You can still shoot your S&W at an IPSC match - but you will be either Standard or Open.

I hope that provides sufficient clarity.
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Yes, that is what I was trying to discern. Thank-you for your time providing a clear answer. When looking to purchase the firearm I had seen a couple of videos reviewing the firearm and it was mentioned that it would make a great IPSC gun out of the box but then I was reading here that it couldn't be used. Now at least I have the information that it doesn't fit into certain categories but there is indeed an option that would allow me to use it in an IPSC event. What is crystal clear to some is not for all, so thank-you again.
 
1riot1ranger said:
The rules prohibit (and this is both IPSC and USPSA) slide lightening cuts as they are a *modification* from the original design (hence the IPSC Division name "Classic"). Just because they are factory modifications, they are still modifications (i.e. S&W takes a standard slide and mills those holes).

You can still shoot your S&W at an IPSC match - but you will be either Standard or Open.

I hope that provides sufficient clarity.
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Yes you may be right on that one, I guess that is why you cant use a railed 1911 in Classic. I have heard they may do away with that rule for a railed gun. Who knows. If you want to shoot Classic get a NON railed NON slide lightened 1911. I have a E series and it is a superb pistol for a great price. You can get them for around a thousand bucks or less, they come up the odd time on the EE even cheaper. I shot mine for an entire IPSC season and the Canadian nationals in 2013. I have over 4000 rounds through it and NEVER any malfunction of any kind. I use Chip McCormick mags. I swear by my E series. the fit and finish is fantastic, under cut trigger guard for a higher grip, the slide to frame fit is great and the slide glides like greased lightning on the frame. Super accurate and a pretty good trigger.
 
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