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Yes, they are well made and well fit 1911s
I bought a DW 1911 .45 about 4 years ago. Truly, a very nice pistol. But also truly, my $350 Tisas 1911 shoots better. Am I still glad I bought the DW? Yes, but...
I have a Dan Wesson PM-9 that I ran in competition for several years. Best centerfire handgun I've ever owned, and I've owned a lot! They're well made, well fit and stuffed with high quality parts. In the production handgun realm, they're some of the best on the market.
My DW story …. Short version, yes.
I have owned a lot of Colt 1911’s. From a Pachmayr Combat Special (that I wish I still had) to a Behlert “Street Package”. My most recent Colt 1911 was a gun I found at Bud’s, a Colt 1911 “Concealed Carry Government”. Great gun but the finish looked like the used “water colors”. Had a cerakote finish put on it … looks amazing now. Moral to my Colt story, I have never owned a Colt that was perfect out of the box.
On the flip side of my recent Colt is a Dan Wesson 9mm Valor. Absolutely perfect. Fit and finish is flawless. Trigger breaks at 3.5#. Out of a rest at 25 yards it will print quarter size group with any ammo I have ran through it.
It does not have the traditional barrel bushing which takes a little getting used to. I have a boat load of plastic/rubber coated paper clips that work well to take the DW down.
Based on my experience … Highly recommend Dan Wesson.
I have owned a lot of Colt 1911’s. From a Pachmayr Combat Special (that I wish I still had) to a Behlert “Street Package”. My most recent Colt 1911 was a gun I found at Bud’s, a Colt 1911 “Concealed Carry Government”. Great gun but the finish looked like the used “water colors”. Had a cerakote finish put on it … looks amazing now. Moral to my Colt story, I have never owned a Colt that was perfect out of the box.
On the flip side of my recent Colt is a Dan Wesson 9mm Valor. Absolutely perfect. Fit and finish is flawless. Trigger breaks at 3.5#. Out of a rest at 25 yards it will print quarter size group with any ammo I have ran through it.
It does not have the traditional barrel bushing which takes a little getting used to. I have a boat load of plastic/rubber coated paper clips that work well to take the DW down.
Based on my experience … Highly recommend Dan Wesson.
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I've got three off the rack 1911's now, a S&W 'E' Series, Ruger SR1911 and a SA Mil-Spec....all are stainless, 5" and chambered in 45ACP.
Funds are available and I've kicked around the idea of getting a $2000.00+ 1911 but for what I like to do which is consistently hit the plates at 25 yds. I honestly don't feel that I could hit them any more often than I am now with a $2000.00+ gun vs with the three that I currently own.
If you feel that your current skill level has exceeded the quality of your present 1911 or you just want a high dollar gun maybe a expensive 1911 would be in order......your money your call.
Funds are available and I've kicked around the idea of getting a $2000.00+ 1911 but for what I like to do which is consistently hit the plates at 25 yds. I honestly don't feel that I could hit them any more often than I am now with a $2000.00+ gun vs with the three that I currently own.
If you feel that your current skill level has exceeded the quality of your present 1911 or you just want a high dollar gun maybe a expensive 1911 would be in order......your money your call.
Best bang for the buck out there.
IMHO, they are nice guns but for that kind of money I would buy a nice used Les Baer
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