Smith & Wesson SW1911 Pro Series Sub-Compact .45 ACP, 3-inch Bull Barrel, Scandium-Alloy Frame, Matte Black
This SW1911 Pro Series Sub-Compact stands out as a purpose-built micro 1911 in .45 ACP with premium materials and carry-focused engineering. It features a 3-inch bushingless bull barrel with a full-length guide rod and a single, non-captive recoil spring, a scandium-alloy frame, and a carbon-steel slide, all finished in matte black. This specimen is fitted with checkered wood double-diamond grip panels and retains the Pro Series markings and low-profile 3-dot sights that define the model.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Handling marks are minimal and superficial. Please review the photos for a complete view of the exterior surfaces.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson factory blue hard case with SKU 178020 label
- Smith & Wesson SW1911 & E-Series Safety & Instruction Manual
- 1x 7-round .45 ACP magazine (steel body with polymer base pad)
The Pro Series Sub-Compact is a micro-size 1911 engineered for reliable operation in a short-slide format. Its 3-inch stainless steel, bushingless bull barrel is paired with a full-length guide rod and a single, non-captive recoil spring to manage the .45 ACP cartridge in a compact package. Capacity is 7+1, and the flat mainspring housing and beveled magazine well aid loading and control.
The carbon-steel slide and scandium-alloy frame wear a uniform matte black finish. The slide uses rear cocking serrations only and an oversized external extractor. Listed weight is about 24 oz, with an overall length of approximately 6-7/8 in, offering a compact footprint without giving up core 1911 ergonomics.
Sight and control details are practical and straightforward: fixed 3-dot white sights with a dovetailed front and a low-mount 2-dot rear, an ambidextrous thumb safety, and a beavertail grip safety with a raised palm pad. A skeletonized commander-style hammer and a skeletonized 3-hole trigger with an overtravel screw round out the Pro Series control set.
Factory markings are present: the barrel hood is marked "45 AUTO," the slide is marked "Pro Series," and the frame is marked "S&W Springfield, MA U.S.A." This specimen is fitted with checkered wood double-diamond grip panels, a notable variation from the factory spec that typically calls for synthetic panels. Product code is 178020, and the UPC is 022188780208.