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Most commander-size 1911s in .45 ACP tip the scale around 36 ounces or more. The SW1911SC E-Series comes in at roughly 28.8 ounces thanks to its scandium alloy frame, a material that keeps the weight of aluminum with strength that holds up to steady .45 ACP use. That difference is something you notice on the belt by the end of the day, and it is a big part of why this pistol has such a loyal following among people who carry a 1911 instead of just admiring one in the safe.
The E in E-Series stands for enhanced, and Smith & Wesson did not treat that as a marketing word. You get a precision fit trigger, an oversized extractor, a chamfered and recessed muzzle, and fish scale slide serrations that give your fingers real purchase when racking the slide. The round butt frame is the sleeper feature here. Rounding off the bottom rear corner of the grip keeps the gun from digging into your side and helps it disappear under a cover garment, which matters a lot more with a full-caliber .45 than most spec sheets let on. Wood laminate E-Series grips with matching fish scale texturing and aggressive frame texturing keep it planted in the hand when the pace picks up.
A 4.25 inch stainless steel barrel gives you commander-length sight radius and ballistics in a package that measures 7.95 inches overall. Front and rear tritium night sights glow on their own in low light, no button pressing or charging required, which is exactly what you want on a defensive pistol. The single action trigger breaks the way a 1911 trigger should, and the ambidextrous thumb safety works for lefties or support-hand manipulation.
Capacity is 8+1 of .45 ACP and Smith & Wesson ships two magazines in the box, so you can load one and stage a spare from day one. Add in the black Melonite-treated finish over the slide and the titanium firing pin, and you have a lightweight 1911 that earns its keep whether it rides in a holster daily or splits time between the nightstand and the range.
At around 28.8 ounces it does move a little more than a 36 ounce steel gun, but the difference is smaller than most people expect. The aggressive frame texturing and wood laminate grips keep it anchored in the hand, and the full-size grip gives you plenty to hold onto. Most owners find the trade well worth it once they carry the gun for a full day.
Smith & Wesson rounded off the bottom rear corner of the grip frame, the part that tends to print through a shirt and dig into your side when carried inside the waistband. It makes a commander-size .45 noticeably easier to conceal and more comfortable against the body. It does mean the pistol uses round butt E-Series grip panels rather than standard flat mainspring housing 1911 grips.
Yes, both the front and rear sights carry tritium inserts that glow on their own in low light. Tritium is self-powered, so there is nothing to charge or turn on, and the vials typically stay usable for a decade or more before they dim.
It runs standard single-stack .45 ACP 1911 magazines, so quality aftermarket options from the usual makers will feed it fine. Smith & Wesson includes two magazines from the factory, and capacity is 8+1. That gives you a solid starting point before you stock up on spares.
| UPC | 022188084832 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 108483 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Length | 4.25'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 8+1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 7.95'' |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 8-Round |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 2 8 rd. |
| Package Height | 3.1 |
| Package Width | 8.5 |
| Product Type | 1911 |
| Safety | Beavertail |
| Shipping Weight | 3.4 |
| Sights | Tritium |
| Sights Type | Tritium Night Front & Rear |
| Slide Description | Serrated |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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