Remington 1911 R1 Carry Commander vs Smith & Wesson M&P 40 Shield

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Handguns Remington 1911 R1 Carry Commander Smith & Wesson M&P 40 Shield
Summary
Rating
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Rank
#23699
#21426
Action Single Striker Fired
Caliber .45 ACP .40 S&W
Capacity 7+1 7 Rounds
Finish Black Black Armornite
Sights Night Sights 3 Dot
Grip Cocobolo
Barrel Length 4.25"
Weight 20.6 oz
Gun Type Semi-Automatic Pistol
Details
Brand Smith & Wesson
Reviews See 8 Reviews N/A
Prices
MSRP $820.99 $461.45
Used Price $574.69 $323.02
Sale Price $738.89 $415.31

Handguns Descriptions

Remington 1911 R1 Carry Commander

The accuracy and reliability that have made the 1911 an American icon now shine brighter than ever. Features include a crisp trigger, dovetailed front and rear sights, precision-machined slide and frame, and available fine-checkered American walnut grips. The new Model 1911 R1 is truly the finest blend of exacting craftsmanship and out-of-box performance available today. Every element is produced with ultra-tight tolerances on equipment representing the height of modern technology. The result is a sweet-shooting advancement of a legendary design were more than proud to put our name on.

Smith & Wesson M&P 40 Shield

The reality of protection is that you never know when you’ll need it.  We took the power and features of our full sized M&P pistols and put them into a slim, lightweight pistol the size of your hand.  The M&P Shield is an easy to conceal pistol that offers professional grade features with simple operation and reliable performance day or night.  One million Shield owners can’t be wrong. • Extremely thin and lightweight - can be comfortably carried all day • Polymer frame with embedded stainless steel rigid chassis system • Striker-fired for short consistent trigger pull, every time • M&P’s patented take-down lever and sear deactivation systems allow for disassembly without pulling the trigger • Includes 2 magazines; 1 with extended capacity and one flush • Backed by Smith & Wesson’s Lifetime Service Policy <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6"> <div class="specs"> <div></div> </div> </div> </div>

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