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Guns and Self-Defense => Guns/Firearms => Topic started by: Kiwi on December 23, 2007, 11:13:40 PM

Title: Smith & Wesson 1911PD
Post by: Kiwi on December 23, 2007, 11:13:40 PM

SPECIFICATIONS
Smith & Wesson 1911PD
MAKER:    Smith & Wesson
ACTION:    Recoil operated semiauto
CALIBER:    .45 ACP
CAPACITY:    8 + 1
BARREL LENGTH:    5 inches
OVERALL LENGTH:    8 1/2 inches
WEIGHT:    29.5 ounces
SIGHTS:    Novak three-dot Lo Mount
STOCK:    Checkered rosewood
FINISH:    Anodized scandium receiver, blued steel
PRICE:    $1029 US

(http://www.gunsandammomag.com/ga_handguns/GAsmith_102105B.jpg)

Its light, very easy to use, and is one of the few side arms that is comfortable for a woman to use.

Title: Re: Smith & Wesson 1911PD
Post by: youdontlikeme on December 23, 2007, 11:42:51 PM

cool gun

Title: Re: Smith & Wesson 1911PD
Post by: Kiwi on December 24, 2007, 12:20:29 AM

Yes yes it is  :)

My personal choice of side arm  ;)

Title: Re: Smith & Wesson 1911PD
Post by: JTFFan on December 24, 2007, 12:17:00 PM

Quote from: Skippy on December 24, 2007, 12:20:29 AM

Yes yes it is  :)

My personal choice of side arm  ;)

Awesome gun O0

Title: Re: Smith & Wesson 1911PD
Post by: newman on December 24, 2007, 06:46:31 PM

Single action pistols are better to shoot but a bugger to carry. They're either cocked & locked (quick to use but not too safe) or chamber empty (safe but slow to get into action).

I still say a double action revolver is the best personal defense handgun.

Title: Re: Smith & Wesson 1911PD
Post by: Kiwi on December 24, 2007, 07:45:45 PM

I can't fault the 1911, I was introduced to it via the Marines. I have to say it never once has let me down.

The design has remained generally the same since it first was produce.

As I said most other side arms are not comfortable for women.

Title: Re: Smith & Wesson 1911PD
Post by: White Israelite on December 24, 2007, 08:32:49 PM

Quote from: Skippy on December 24, 2007, 07:45:45 PM

I can't fault the 1911, I was introduced to it via the Marines. I have to say it never once has let me down.

The design has remained generally the same since it first was produce.

As I said most other side arms are not comfortable for women.

I have a hard time getting females involved with semi-autos, most of the ones I met like the revolvers due to lack of moving parts and ease of cleaning. I have met a few girls who like Glocks and stuff like that though.

Title: Re: Smith & Wesson 1911PD
Post by: Kiwi on December 24, 2007, 10:14:33 PM

Generally because the grip is not made for woman's hands, and the weight ratio is not right. Many will not go for semi's.

Glocks have a more unisex feel.

I think because most women when learning to fire get bitten they tend to go for something more suitable.

But the Plastic Fantastic's I really suggest they try.

I will pull out a few I think women should use. Due to ease and comfort.