Dan Wesson 1911's

**glocke12** · June 17th, 2015, 02:02 AM

Thoughts/opinions? Looking for a new 1911, and these always have caught my eye. I am actually thinking about getting the DW "Specialist", I already have a railed 1911 in the form of a SA TRP "Operator", nice pistol, but I honestly like the looks of the DW better....

**Galactic** · June 17th, 2015, 07:54 AM

I have 3 DW 1911's and every time I pick up a Wilson or Brown I shake my head and say where is the extra $1000-2000 going.

Quality is superb and mine have run without issues (PT-C Bobtail, 9 and 45 Gaurdians). I think they are worth the few hundred more than a SA TRP

**jthrelf** · June 17th, 2015, 11:35 AM

Wow, really nice. Crap, I had a budget of 1k for my next 1911....

**Fighting_Fool** · June 18th, 2015, 12:33 AM

"Oh, you sexy thang..."

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http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...2B1+45ACP+5%22

Only $1700 for your own Specialist; can't tell you if it's worth it because -->

-->This is the only Dan Wesson I've actually shot:

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http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...+45ACP+4.25%22

It was... OK... I was really expecting it to blow me away with it being $1500 at the time...

And although it may be blasphemy, the 1911 that felt so sinfully delicious in my hands that I've lusted after one for years is a Sig Scorpion.

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http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...lat+Dark+Earth
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If I had $1000 in disposable income....

**harold63** · June 22nd, 2015, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by Galactic

I have 3 DW 1911's and every time I pick up a Wilson or Brown I shake my head and say where is the extra $1000-2000 going.

I always said that when someone bought anything more than a RIA, Regent, or PT. Truth is you're buying hand made precision that 1:100,000 shooters will ever see or need. It's a 'want'...like...and what you're willing to spend thing with most 1911's shooters I've met and watched shoot that own these hyper priced 1911's. I made it through my 1911 phase without ever spending more than $900 on one.

If you like it and got the green, then go for it.

**Kabloosh** · June 24th, 2015, 07:00 PM

When I was looking at 1911's I was seriously considering a Dan Wesson. But then I picked up a S&W 1911 e series pistol and went with that one. Still think I couldn't have gone wrong with either. Just the Smith had more going for it at a lower price point.

**DaveIam** · June 25th, 2015, 05:27 PM

The Dan Wesson Guardian 9mm is going to be my next 1911. I have been thinking of getting it for a while but have found a couple of others I liked more, but since I have them now, the DW is next.

**wellcraft** · June 26th, 2015, 07:39 AM

i've always read good things about dan wesson 1911's but i've never owned or shot one.

**LordTobias** · June 27th, 2015, 05:33 AM

Originally Posted by glocke12

Thoughts/opinions? Looking for a new 1911, and these always have caught my eye. I am actually thinking about getting the DW "Specialist", I already have a railed 1911 in the form of a SA TRP "Operator", nice pistol, but I honestly like the looks of the DW better....

I love Dan Wesson 1911s. I've owned a Valor and currently own a Guardian in 9mm (selling to put the money toward a custom order from DW). Really great 1911s for the price, no doubt about it.

**PAwhitetailbowhunter** · June 30th, 2015, 10:07 AM

I have plenty of DW Revolvers and can't seem to stop buying them. I already have a Ruger SR1911 in 45 ACP and like it a lot, my next and probably only additional 1911 purchase will be a Dan Wesson Razorback in 10MM. I have been wanting a 10MM for a Long Long Time. Have not handled a DW in 1911 but glad to hear the positive reports.