These things look unbelievable...I am just trying to determine which one to get. Anyone have one and can help me out? I'm looking at either one of the full size w/ the rail or the two-tone with the commander barrel. Is there really a difference in recoil or accuracy? Any info would be appreciated.
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SW1911 E Series
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e series is beautiful. there was a stainless with wood grips at NET and it went fast, which stinks because I spend a lot of quality time licking the glass there and that gun got a lot of my attention... some day
How much will the new E Series set you back?
The E series I saw at State Line Gun Shop were about $800. One was the Black Tactical with ambi safty. The other was stainless. My son and I agreed we need to buy both, then swap the slides. Those would look sick that way!
The commander sized 1911s tend to offer a bit more muzzle flip than the full sized ones. Not a whole heck of a lot more, but some. At least, that's my experience. I find that the full size is easier to shoot accurately due to the longer sight radius, but I have spent more time shooting a full size 1911, so that may be part of it. In terms of performance, they should be pretty close to each other, although you don't see a lot of short models being used as match guns.
Thanks Emoto, think I'm leaning towards the full size, that commander interest is purely aesthetics. Looks like a perfect carry piece but I live in Boston and that's not really an option. That still may be something to pick up in the future...
They're both cool. I would sooner carry my commander than my full sized, but I tend to carry physically smaller guns than either of those because I am paranoid about printing and so forth. Perhaps without justification, but that's just me.
The full size will have a slightly longer sight radius and recoil should feel a little less. The 5 inch should be more reliable as its most similiar to the original design of the 1911. Larry vickers recomends only the full size 5 inch steel gun, as he feels these are the most reliable YMMV
The Commander v/s Govt model difference is in the barrel length so wouldn't change anything on the printing. Weight diff yes. Look at the Officers/subcompact models if you want a small 1911. The S&W subcompact is one sweet gun...
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Printing is more of a grip thing then the length of the barrel.
SW1911TA (vs Sig 1911)
The E's do like very nice, smart enhancements, etc. I think the TA model is the way to go since it has the night sites and rail. Aestethically, I just don't like the fish scales, especially on the grips.
I am debating between that and the Sig 1911. Just having a hard time understanding what is unique about Sig's version of the 1911. I'm headed to the Manchester Firing Line to try it but sadly, they don't have a S&W 1911 for comparison.
The E's do like very nice, smart enhancements, etc. I think the TA model is the way to go since it has the night sites and rail. Aestethically, I just don't like the fish scales, especially on the grips.
I am debating between that and the Sig 1911. Just having a hard time understanding what is unique about Sig's version of the 1911. I'm headed to the Manchester Firing Line to try it but sadly, they don't have a S&W 1911 for comparison.
Great! Can you compare / contrast / report? Which did you like better? Did they have Es available in Springfield or just older 1911s?
So I went to Springfield this past weekend to the S&W range and still no E's for sale or rent. I have been there a few times and I've rented the 945 a few times. This past weekend I decided to try one of their standard 1911s (scandium frame). After firing about 24 rounds through it, I had to go back to the 945. I know this is off topic a bit to my original post, but I'm becoming obsessed with the 945. The accuracy is amazing, very little recoil and it feels perfect in my hand. I think my interest has shifted from the E series...
With an IWB holster there isn't that much difference, really. The main advantage to the commander is it's bobtailed.
IWBing a 5" 1911 though is a bit annoying, thats the main reason guys carry commanders instead. That, and they weigh that much less.
-Mike
