Along with the M&P pistols and rifles, the Smith and Wesson folks brought out a few other goodies, ranging from flashlights to press kit USB devices shaped like ear plugs. An item that caught my particular attention: their Pro Series 1911 in 9mm. Ever the gun junkie, I approached the Smith rep about carrying the pistol for the morning. Ever the ballistic crack dealer, he happily obliged. Galco fit me with a holster and mag carrier on the spot. It rode my hip and I put the Smith and Wesson Pro Series 9mm 1911 through it’s paces. More pictures and some YouTubery after the jump . . .
First things first; the Pro Series 9mm 1911 feels just like my .45-caliber 1911. Like any 1911. Weight, form factor, ergonomics – they’re all right in line with the timeless classic that is the brainchild of one John Moses Browning. The Pro Series 9mm 1911’s factory standard front strap stippling is a huge plus; it’s aggressive enough for a positive hold, but not so bad that it hurts to hang on to. Here’s my first go with the gun from 50 yards.
I was a might impressed with the steel shooting, and equally as happy with the pistol. The operation of the slide on the Pro Series was tight (in a good way) and smooth.
The trigger time went down after the pistol had ridden on my hip for a few hours, during which time I dove into the dirt and rolled around doing prone drills. It completely slipped my mind that I was wearing the brand new Pro Series and not one of the M&P’s. In hindsight, that was a bugger move on my part. Luckily, the Galco holster I was wearing held the weapon high and tight enough in that it didn’t touch the ground (much) while I was testing my flexibility.
The highlight of my time within the highlight of the pistol? Heh; see below for some in-line plate shooting – six plates, each successive hidden by the one in front of it. The name of the game is patience, and front sight.
