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December 11, 2010
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I'm fortunate enough to own a couple of DW revolvers, and I'm completely in love with both of them. I also own a single 1911. Nothing special, a springfield mil-spec bought on the cheap at a gun show. Like most of you guys, I'd like to won more. Next on my short-list (other than a .22 dan) is my next 1911. My question is this:
What can I expect out of a DW auto?
How do they compare to other 1911 on the market?(value, accuracy, reliability...)
Any particular factory or model that I should pay special attention to when I do start shopping seriously?(probably around tax time)
I know how much I love the two dans I have now, but there is a big difference between autos and wheel guns. Just because they make one quality product that I love doesn't mean I will like all their stuff. Thanks for the advice...
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February 9, 2009
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I have one DW 1911 and the fit, finish and operation is superb. The only other 1911 I have to compare it with is a Kimber and it hands down is finer than the Kimber. My two cents..
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December 11, 2010
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I do appreciate it. Does anyone have advice on specific models and what I should expect to pay for one. I will be looking for one in .45, not 10mm.
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February 9, 2009
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Mine was custom, so not comparable to any production guns. There are many on Gunbroker and Guns America that are NIB that should give you an idea where they would be priced.
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Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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The DW 1911's have really gone through the roof price-wise in the past year, both new and used. The most popular used ones are the CBOB's (Commander Bobtail). A Pointman 7 can still be found under $1000 with diligent searching.
I own a pre CZ PM1-S Major, which is exceptionally accurate and well fitted, with a great trigger. Several of our Members own PM-A's (Pointman Aussie) which are also very good (and relatively undervalued) 1911's.
Here is the blue version of mine:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=207325629
Here's a nice looking PM7
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=207237057
DW 1911's are fine pistols, the prices have gotten crazy in the past year
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
December 11, 2010
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Are there any major differences between pre and post CZ guns? I prefer the markings on the pre CZ but I'll go for whatever I can get my hands on. Man the one in the first link is a BEAUTIFUL gun.
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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PM Majors were set up specifically for IDPA Competiton, with really top quality parts and fine finished assembly. The one on GB right now is a little newer that mine, my PM 1S actually accepts the DW interchangeable front sights.
In one of Partick Sweeny's 1911 books, he reports on an IDPA competition where a competitor had a terminal failure with his primary gun, was not really happy with his backup, and borrowed a PM Major from the DW rep at the match, and went on to win with it.
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
January 22, 2008
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I love the CBOB... I bought mine a couple of years ago used for $750. It was later stolen but if I could find another one for a $1000 or less I would be all over it if the funds were available!
December 11, 2010
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Sorry to hear about losing such a gem. I will be looking for a used one for sure. I think I want a pre CZ gun, if for nothing else than it seems more genuine.
January 22, 2008
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Mine was a CZ gun and I loved it... so if I can find a CBOB used I wouldn't hesitate at a pre-cz or cz model.
January 26, 2009
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I've got a 2004 Patriot which was their flagship model at the time. Mine's been great out of the box. Very accurate and shoots anything I've fed it. The Patriot came with an external extractor. Some purists don't like that because it's not the way John Browning designed it. Doesn't bother me at all. John Browning didn't design the 1911 with a beavertail grip safety or extended manual safety either but most people don't object to those. The Patriot was a pre CZ gun but I wouldn't hesitate to buy a post CZ one. You won't regret owning either vintage.
January 17, 2011
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i've owned alot of 1911s over the years and still have a few by different manufacturers, colt, springfield, kimber, and dw. the dw quality is right up there with the best by the other manufacturers.
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