Posted: 5/26/2012 8:11:05 AM EDT
| My EDC is a Wilson Compact CQB, but I'm very reluctant to bring it along when I fly to places where I'm legal to carry because it'd be difficult to come up with the cash to replace it if it was stolen from my checked luggage. I am considerin the purchase of a S&W 1911sc (bobbed "commander" model) to fill this role as I would ony be out about half as much $$ if it was stolen in transit. Any opinions about ths particular weapon? |
| Thanks for the update on the NRA insurance, Engineer. When I became a Life Member, the insuance was only $1,000.00 - I guess I should check on my NRA benefits more often. This still leaves the problem, as you noted, of wanting another 1911. Decisions, decisions. . . Thanks for the replies gentlemen! |
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Thanks for the update on the NRA insurance, Engineer. When I became a Life Member, the insuance was only $1,000.00 - I guess I should check on my NRA benefits more often. This still leaves the problem, as you noted, of wanting another 1911. Decisions, decisions. . . Thanks for the replies gentlemen! If you're looking at one of the new E-Series guns, I'm a big fan of them. While I dont have the Sc framed versions, my full size models have been perfect shooters. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
| Yep, I'm pretty much decided on an E-Series scandium (bobbed commander length) S&W. hile it'll never replace my Wilson, I want something reliable with ambi-safeties, nigt sights, frame checkering, etc. to travel with. The Smith seems to have everything I'm looking at right out of the box, and your recommendation confirms some other reports I've heard. Thanks for taking the time to write - very much appreciated!! |
| For me, the Guardian looks like a winner, except that I prefer an ambi safety. The only change I'd likely make on the S&W would be to swap out the FLGR with a standard guide and plug to make disassembly easier. Th Dan Wesson is a nice piece, though, but nothing is really going to replace my Wilson as my #1 when not flying somewhere. . . |
| The new models of the S&W 1911's are actually very very nice, a HUGE upgrade from their previous models. I think they're called the "E-Series" .. I had the chance to fire one at the range that my friend had and it performs just as well as all the other high enders out there and gives them a run for their money. I would definitely recommend this! |