The SW1911 E-Series is Smith & Wesson's full-size 1911 in .45 ACP, finished in stainless and silver with wood grips. It carries a 5-inch barrel, measures 8.7 inches and weighs 39 ounces. As on any 1911 it is single-action with an external thumb safety and a grip safety, and the sights are fixed three-dot. Two 8-round magazines are supplied for an 8+1 capacity.

This is a range and home-defense pistol for the Illinois shooter who wants the 1911's single-action trigger and full-size balance rather than a pocket gun. The 39-ounce weight soaks up .45 ACP recoil, the stainless finish stands up to sweaty hands and range grime, and the wood grips give it the traditional look. The grip and thumb safeties are the manual of arms 1911 owners already know, and two magazines cover a practice session with one reload.

Key features

• .45 ACP, 5-inch barrel, 8+1 capacity
• Single action, thumb safety and grip safety
• Stainless and silver finish, wood grips
• Fixed three-dot sights
• Two 8-round magazines, 39 ounces

Handguns are delivered to your Illinois FFL dealer; you complete the transfer at the counter and collect after the dealer's hold.