Smith & Wesson SW1911 Smith & Wesson SW1911 The SW1911 (Smith & Wesson) is a stainless steel framed, single action, semi-automatic pistol that is based on the M1911 .45 ACP, that comes in either 9×19mm or .45 ACP. In 2003, Smith & Wesson introduced their variation of the classic M1911 .45 ACP semi-automatic handgun, the SW1911. This firearm retains the M1911's well known dimensions, operation, and feel, while adding a variety of modern touches. Updates to the design include serration at the front of the slide for easier operation and disassembly, a high "beaver-tail" grip safety, external extractor, lighter weight hammer and trigger, as
Smith & Wesson Model 36 Smith & Wesson Model 36 The Smith & Wesson Model 36 (Also known as the "Chief's Special") is a revolver chambered for .38 Special. It is one of several models of "J-frame" Smith & Wesson revolvers. It was introduced in 1950, and is still in production. The Model 36 was designed in the era just after World War II, when Smith & Wesson stopped producing war materials and resumed normal production. For the Model 36, they sought to design a revolver that could fire the more powerful .38 Special round in a small, concealable package. Since the older I-frame was