Smith semi-auto chiefs special

[Ed2]

I don't see posts on these guns. (The 45 looks interesting.) Anyone out there have experience with them? What do you think of them?

 

[Mike Irwin]

There was a thread on the CS' a couple of weeks ago...

I've never cared for them. My biggest grip is ergonomics. It's like trying to shoot a brick.

Ah. Here we go. Found it...

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=72520&highlight=brick

 

[David Scott]

I handled one in a gun shop, it didn't seem to bricklike for me, but hands vary. It's compact but by no means light. Frankly, if I wanted a DA .45, I'd get a Ruger P97 instead. You pays your money and takes your choice.

 

[Richard]

David Scott, I shoot and trust my CS45. It required a trigger job but other than that it has been a troble free pistol. Mine has a matte finish, three magazine, Novak sights, and a carrying case. The trigger job made all the difference in the world with this handgun. How? My accuracy improved that much. Regards, Richard

 

[Ed2]

Thanks for the feedback. Does anyone have any chrono information on the .45? Is the velocity loss significant? Negligible?

 

[Master Blaster]

Give some consideration to a 1991A1 compact or a colt defender
both can be had for the same price as a chiefs special, and you can carry them cocked and locked.