S&W 1911 - Opinions please?

by Mark , Sunday, December 18, 2011, 07:54 (4673 days ago)

I am thinking about upgrading my 1911. While I didn't want to spend $1500, the local gun store has what appears to be a fine S&W PC 1911. My friend has a similar model and loves it. I shot his and I liked it as well. One gun hardly seems like a good basis for a decision. Does anyone have an opinion of their S&W 1911? Does anyone have a comment on S&W's idea to use an external extractor? I don't carry a 1911. It would have ranger duty with me (IDPA and target shooting).
Thanks in advance,
mark