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.
| MANUFACTURER | SMITH & WESSON |
| MODEL | PC1911 |
| CALIBER | 45 ACP |
| TYPE | PISTOL |