Smith & Wesson Performance Center SW1911 .45 ACP Compact, 4.25-inch, Scandium-Frame, Two-Tone, 8+1
This Smith & Wesson Performance Center SW1911 is a compact, Commander-length .45 ACP built for refined handling and reliable function. It pairs a matte stainless tri-top slide with a black scandium-alloy frame for a light, balanced carry at approximately 29.5 oz. Performance Center tuning, a Briley-type spherical barrel bushing, and a throated, precision-crowned barrel underscore its premium build, while the round-butt grip, 30 LPI checkering, and G10 grips deliver confident control.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows minor, superficial blemishes consistent with careful handling.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Performance Center factory hard case
- Smith & Wesson SW1911 / SW1911 E-Series Safety & Instruction Manual
- 1911 magazines with stainless steel bodies for .45 ACP
The 4.25-inch Commander-length barrel is throated and precision-crowned, working with a Briley-type spherical bushing and a polished feed ramp to support smooth, consistent feeding and accuracy. Capacity is 8+1 in .45 ACP.
The slide features a flat, serrated top rib, a tri-top profile, six oval lightening cuts, and fish-scale cocking serrations. It wears a matte stainless finish and carries the Performance Center crest. The fixed 3-dot sight system includes a dovetailed black front post and a low-mount rear.
The scandium-alloy frame keeps weight to approximately 29.4–29.6 oz and is finished in black for a two-tone stainless/black look. A round-butt/bobtail grip profile, along with 30 LPI checkering on the front strap and mainspring housing and textured G10 laminate grips (orange/black), promotes secure purchase.
Performance Center action work delivers a crisp single-action pull of about 3.5–4 lb via a skeletonized, long, three-hole trigger. Controls include an ambidextrous thumb safety and a beavertail grip safety with a memory pad, paired with a skeletonized commander-style hammer.
This SW1911 is a compact 1911-platform pistol, manufactured in the United States, and is a non-optics-ready configuration. Overall length is approximately 7.95–8.0 inches, with a manufacturer part number of 170344 and an MSRP of $1,849.