Opinions on the S&W pro series 1911

[gym]

I just saw one of these at a show. It was the "compact" version, and had strippled "" rubber grips on it, "factory".
I compared it to the S&W web sight and it's the same gun on the site. They had it for the MSRP, 11 and change. I think $1,159.00. So I would think it can be had for around a grand.
Does anyone have experience with this 1911. It had gold lettering, "script" saying Professional model, written on the muzzle, "if I remember correctlly". It was a perfect carry size for me, and am seriouslly considering picking it up at the same show, tomorrow.
I of course will price it on several websites first. Any input will help, I hate buying something and find out that if I would have asked, I would have not purchased it.
I went in looking at a Rock Island, but couldn't "pull the trigger" on buying it. It will take $300 dollars just to get it to where I would consider carrying it. The gun is what it is. The Smith looks like a pretty nice all around carry. Your thoughts?

 

[surjimmy]

Outstanding comes to mind.

 

[jmr40]

I cannot comment on this exact model, but I have 2 standard S&W 1911's that I've had 2-3 years. I consider them to be the best 1911's in the $1000 price range. Better than my Colt, Kimber or the Springfield Loaded model I used to own. Under rated and a best buy in my opinion.

The RIA is now where near the same quality. I've owned those too.

 

[OilyPablo]

Good despite hurky external ejector.

 

[gym]

Thanks, it felt really good. No excess bulk, yet solid and smooth action.I picked up a couple of cheap RI and ATI's afterthat, and they felt like a piece of junk. Even the Kimbers and other high end guns were not as smooth as the Smith.
I may trade an AR for one.

 

[Foto Joe]

Funny you should ask....

I've spent the last six weeks searching for the "right" deal on the Pro Series Compact and finally took delivery last Thursday. The wife and I went out yesterday to feed this little beauty as well as her 38SPC carry gun.

I put 200 rounds of ball ammo loaded with TrailBoss through it and fell in love before I'd emptied the second magazine!! Watch GunBroker and you'll find one for under $1k, this one was $939 with zero bids and I'm quite happy with the price. PM me for info on a shop that has one for $950 that they're waiting to return from S&W after discovering that the front sight dovetail was loose, it's NIB.

She shoots extremely well and the short frame/grip is very comfortable even for somebody with large hands. I'm not a big fan of the rubber grip panels but in reality they don't "bite" you even after 200 rounds although I will be changing them out to smooth panels when/if I can find what I want.

If you get one of these you will NOT be disappointed.

 

[iLikeOldgunsIlikeNewGuns]

^THAT is gorgeous

My EDC is a S&W 1911 ltd edition 5" Stainless. 6000+ rounds without a single failure of any type. I have other 1911s, my firearms collection is in the double digits and that being said it's my favorite.

 

[powder]

Meh, $700 pistol.

At almost 1200, just add another 300 and get an STI.

 

[shootr]

No experienced with that model, but own a 1911PD and it's well-made, accurate and had a great trigger right out of the box.