S&W 1911 Question

[SigLaw]

I bought a fairly early production SW1911. At the time, S&W made a point of letting you now about all the great aftermarket parts that were in the gun (Briley barrel, McCormick this and that). I want to get the 1911Sc or the new full size Sc frame model. S&W is not listing the aftermarket parts anymore, at least that I can find.

Have they gone to cheaper parts or have they decided they no longer need to market the guns that way. Anyone with some insight.

Thanks.

 

[JoeHatley]

I'm not sure about all the parts, but I do know they have stopped using Briley barrels once they got geared up to make their own.

Joe

 

[Berg01]

I could be wrong but I think the early SW1911s may have had the Briley spherical bushing, which my newer SW1911 does not. I really like mine regardless.

 

[JoeHatley]

Berg01,

Here's my early SW1911, #362.



It does have a Briley barrel and bushing, but the bushing is their solid style rather the the spherical type.

Nice guns...

Joe

 

[yesterdaysyouth]

#383 lives here, i think it's gonna get a new little brother soon enough... the 4" Sc...

 

[Berg01]

JoeHatley;

I stand corrected...thanks for setting me straight...I also agree they are nice guns!