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The whole appeal of the SW1911SC E-Series comes down to one number: roughly 29 ounces. A traditional steel-frame Commander runs a good bit heavier, and you feel every ounce of that on your belt by the end of the day. Smith & Wesson solved it with a scandium alloy frame that keeps the strength you want in a .45 while shedding the weight you don't. Up top sits a satin stainless slide with S&W's signature fish scale serrations, riding over a black anodized frame for a two-tone look that stands out without trying too hard.
Beyond the light frame, the details here are clearly aimed at people who carry. The rounded butt frame takes the sharp corner off the mainspring housing, which cuts down on printing and keeps the grip from digging into your side. Tritium night sights front and rear glow on their own in low light, no batteries or charging required. The 4.25 inch barrel keeps overall length at 7.95 inches, a sweet spot that holsters easily but still gives the .45 ACP enough runway to do its job.
The E-Series treatment means the nice-to-haves come standard. You get a crisp precision-fit trigger, an oversized extractor and combat ejection port for reliable feeding and ejection, a titanium firing pin, and a chamfered, recessed muzzle crown that protects accuracy. The laminate wood grips carry the same fish scale texture as the slide, and the frame texturing gives your hand real purchase when your palms get sweaty. A beavertail grip safety and thumb safety round out the classic 1911 controls.
Capacity is the standard 8+1 of .45 ACP, and Smith & Wesson ships two 8-round magazines in the box so you have a reload ready from day one. Yes, a lightweight .45 gives you a bit more feedback than an all-steel gun, but the tradeoff pays off every single day you carry it and only matters for a couple hours at the range. For a 1911 you plan to wear rather than just admire, this one earns its spot.
This pistol weighs right around 29 ounces empty thanks to its scandium alloy frame. A comparable all-steel Commander-size 1911 typically runs in the high 30s, so you're saving somewhere close to half a pound or more. That difference is hard to notice at the range but very easy to appreciate after a full day of carrying.
Yes. Scandium alloy was developed specifically to give aluminum-weight frames the durability to handle serious calibers, and S&W has used it in both revolvers and 1911s for years. The gun is built for regular range use with standard .45 ACP loads, and it's backed by Smith & Wesson's lifetime service policy.
The bottom rear corner of the grip frame is rounded off rather than squared like a traditional 1911. That corner is usually the first thing to print through a cover garment and the part that pokes your side when seated. Rounding it makes the SW1911SC noticeably more comfortable and discreet for concealed carry without changing how the gun shoots.
They do. Both the front and rear sights carry tritium inserts that glow on their own in low light with no batteries or light exposure needed. Tritium vials typically stay usefully bright for well over a decade, making them a genuine set-and-forget feature for a carry gun.
| UPC | 022188084856 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 108485 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Length | 4.25'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 8+1 |
| Length | 7.95'' |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 8-Round |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 2 8 rd. |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| Package Width | 8.5 |
| Product Type | 1911 |
| Safety | Beavertail |
| Shipping Weight | 3.4 |
| Sights | Tritium |
| Sights Type | Tritium Night Front & Rear |
| Slide Description | Serrated |
| Color | Black |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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