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Posted: 4/6/2017 5:48:10 AM EDT
I bought a brand new CZ SP01 yesterday and while showing it off to some local guys I got offered a lightly used E-series S&W 1911 with rail. I'm not the biggest 1911 fan but I also regretted the CZ the minute I walked out with it lol. It's a straight trade and I am really liking the way it looks. I'll be able to field strip it first but it's unlikely I'll get to shoot it first. So what is everyone opinion on these guns? |
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Posted: 4/6/2017 8:48:22 AM EDT
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In have a 1911 PD and my only complaint would be the external extractor.
Works great, just think it's another solution to a problem that didn't exist. |
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Posted: 4/6/2017 10:36:21 AM EDT
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Research has shown me that the only real complaint people have is with the external extractor. This complaint is founded almost entirely on a purist view as it seems Smith got it to work. The only real issue I have is that Smith will not AFAIK sell the extractor as a part so you have to send your pistol to them for replacement.
That being said I have never handled one outside of the shop. I love the lines of the e series 1911s. Some hate the look. I would own one but instead got a deal on a Sig TacOps I couldn't turn down. |
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Posted: 4/6/2017 7:08:28 PM EDT
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Purist don't like them but they are great pistols IMO.
I've got 1500 rounds through this one with no issues at all. 
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Posted: 4/6/2017 8:36:27 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/6/2017 11:17:49 PM EDT
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All I hear is good. Not something I would buy but if it interests you, go for it.
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Posted: 4/7/2017 9:35:12 PM EDT
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All I hear is good. Not something I would buy but if it interests you, go for it. |
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Posted: 4/7/2017 9:37:46 PM EDT
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Think it is worth $629? |
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Posted: 4/7/2017 9:40:58 PM EDT
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I know about 7 people who own the E-Series with the rail. It is probably the most reliable 1911 for the money. I hate the looks. I adore the extractor. Factory mags suck. We run ours on CMC power mags.
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Posted: 4/7/2017 9:43:46 PM EDT
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Think it is worth $629? |
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Posted: 4/8/2017 1:32:51 AM EDT
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Think it is worth $629? |
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Posted: 4/8/2017 6:17:16 PM EDT
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You got a smoking deal on that.
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Posted: 4/8/2017 6:21:06 PM EDT
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I have the scandium carry. I would absolutely trade your CZ.
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Posted: 4/9/2017 8:01:58 AM EDT
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Think it is worth $629? Put it this way, from all I've read about the E-series guns, the only quibble I have is basically a cosmetic one: It doesn't look "proper" 1911-style with its M&P-like slide serrations/grasping cuts and the external extractor. But at that price, my card would practically melt from aerodynamic heating, I'd have it out so fast. |
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Posted: 4/11/2017 2:47:18 PM EDT
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They're very nicely made, reliable, and smooth running, 1911s that provide good accuracy.
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Posted: 4/11/2017 3:03:24 PM EDT
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Think it is worth $629? |
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Posted: 5/9/2017 3:03:24 PM EDT
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I ran an E-series pistol in IPDA and USPSA for 2+ years and they are fantastic pistols! Hilton Yam at 10-8 Performance did a series of blog posts on the E-series when they debuted and he suggested a few tweaks (springs, etc) but overall the guns are very well made, super reliable and deadly accurate.... I ended up replacing it with a Les Baer and I'm not sure I really gained anything in the switch.
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