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ON SALE! SMITH & WESSON 170344 1911 PERFORMANCE CENTER 45 ACP 4" BBL
Description:
The Smith and Wesson 1911 Performance Center 170344 in 45 ACP combines hand fitted components, lightweight Scandium frame construction, and a ported slide for enhanced shooting control, making it a capable tool for concealed carry, competition shooting, and personal defense applications where performance and reduced weight are priorities.
Key Features
45 ACP chambering
8 plus 1 capacity with two magazines included
4.25 inch throated barrel with precision crowned muzzle
Scandium alloy frame with black anodized finish and round butt profile
Matte stainless steel slide with porting and lightening cuts
G10 custom wood laminate grips
Fixed sights with drift adjustable rear
Single action operation
Ambidextrous thumb safety and grip safety
Briley spherical barrel bushing and oversized external extractor
7.95 inches overall length
Approximately 28 to 29.6 ounces unloaded weight
Performance Center hand tuned action with 3.5 pound trigger pull
Special Features
Performance Center action features hand fitted components, smoothed and tuned internals, hand lapped frame and slide rails, and polished feed ramp for enhanced reliability and accuracy
Ported slide design redirects propellant gases upward to reduce muzzle rise during firing for faster target reacquisition
Lightening cuts machined into slide reduce reciprocating mass and overall pistol weight without compromising structural integrity
Throated barrel with precision crowned muzzle improves feeding reliability with various bullet profiles and protects crown from damage
Scandium alloy frame construction reduces weight significantly compared to steel frame 1911 models while maintaining strength for full power ammunition
Briley spherical barrel bushing provides consistent barrel lockup and enhanced accuracy potential over standard bushings
Oversized external extractor design offers more positive case extraction than traditional internal extractors
Ambidextrous thumb safety accommodates both right and left handed shooters without modification
G10 custom wood laminate grips resist moisture and provide secure handling with enhanced texture
Practical Benefits
Approximately 28 to 29 ounce carry weight makes extended concealment comfortable for all day carry in hip or appendix holsters
Ported slide reduces muzzle rise for faster follow up shots during rapid fire sequences in competition or defensive scenarios
Performance Center hand fitting and tuning delivers match grade accuracy and reliability straight from the factory
Commander length 4.25 inch barrel balances concealability with practical defensive accuracy
45 ACP chambering provides substantial stopping power in a proven defensive caliber
Round butt frame profile improves concealment and fits smaller hand sizes more comfortably
Ambidextrous controls suit shooters of either hand dominance without additional parts purchases
Throated barrel and polished feed ramp improve reliability with jacketed hollow points and other defensive ammunition
Two included magazines provide immediate backup capacity for range work or defensive carry
The Smith and Wesson 1911 Performance Center 170344 in 45 ACP is a proven platform for shooters seeking a lightweight competition and carry 1911 with Performance Center hand fitting, ported slide control, and reduced weight for concealed carry and action shooting applications.