Newbie in MA

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Miles2014

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Hi all,
First post here....looking forward to picking all your brains, learning some new things and increasing my overall knowledge.

First question....I picked up a new, old stock SW1911 (108282) a while back and was thinking of trading it for an E-series. I like the gun so was wondering if the "enhancements" are worth trading up.

Thoughts?
Thanks for the help!
 
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Welcome to the forum.
Your question is a common one from new shooters, if that's what you are.
Before worrying about the next gun, learn how to shoot a pistol, if you haven't done that awready.
Education first.
"The gun is the least of it."
Would you be buying more car before learning how to drive?
What's your shooting experience so far?
 
Hi guys,

Been shooting for a few years...yes, E-series are available in MA. Wouldn't say I'm lusting after it, but was curious to know if the upgrades from the SW1911 to E would be worth it.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
 
I don't have any of these, but I looked up on the web features of both.

According to S&W this is the SW1911

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...4_750001_750051_757754_-1_757752_757751_image

SW1911

Precision. Accuracy. Performance. With a remarkable selection of SW1911's, Smith & Wesson continues its tradition of innovation and its commitment to bringing shooters the finest quality high performance firearms. Smith & Wesson's variations of John Moses Browning's extremely popular 1911 design can be seen in the production, Pro Series, Champion Series and Performance Center line of SW1911 pistols. These 1911's are manufactured with a wide variety of materials, finishes and unique features and are favorites in any collection.
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This is the E series

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...4_750001_750051_770151_-1_757752_757751_image

With the word 'enhanced' built into its very name, the new SW1911 "E" Series offers a fresh face in the world of SW1911 pistols. Machined to exacting tolerances, the SW1911 "E" Series features a precision fit trigger, chamfered and recessed muzzle, "fish scale" scalloped slide serrations and a host of premium features commonly found on custom-made firearms. Available with a traditional stainless steel or patented scandium - alloy frame, the SW1911 "E" Series is built to excel in any environment.
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I like the adjustable rear sight of the SW1911 and it has all the features that would make me happy. Assuming the triggers are the same, I would dump the fish scales for an adjustable rear sight. None of my M1911's have the neat-o fish scales, but I think those are just great to have, but not essential.

I don't see anything so wrong with the SW1911 that I could not live with it. Just go out and shoot the heck out of it. In time there will be a F, G, H, I, and J series, and by then, you can decide whether the new bells and whistles make you chunk your SW1911 for a new model.

I will bet by then, you will be looking for an optical sight, because the irons will be blurry! ;)
 
OP, your question brings to mind the way most things are marketed today. Even a plain Jane model car, or gun comes with the essentials that make it work. Questions arise: How do you want it to work? How do you want it to look? Etc.?

m/b one can answer those questions prior to purchase, m/b not. If one can answer the questions, one is faced with buying an optional item. Which will probably be a package of items containing items you want and those you don't want. It drives me crazy!

I've gravitated toward companies like DW and STI where I get good, better than average performance out of the box. If some of the other things start to have meaning for me I'll try some of the companies that tend to offer more nearly custom guns.
 
I also own a 108282 SW1911 that I shoot very well myself. I'll keep this one, it absolutely shoots almost as well as my Dan Wesson Valor!
 
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