Smith & Wesson's Performance Center combines old world hand craftsmanship with modern technology to create an extremely accurate, high performance model designed for the most demanding shooters. The 1911 features a Performance Center action, throated barrel with a precision crowned muzzle, ambidextrous frame safety, and a ported slide with lighting cuts to reduce weight and recoil. This model has G10 custom wood grips, two-tone Scandium alloy frame, and a 4.25" barrel.