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May 31, 2015
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I have just purchased my first 1911, a Dan Wesson 10mm Razorback. I purchased the firearm to use for Hunting Whitetail Deer and Hogs in Georgia and wished it was offered completely in black ( just a personal preference). I will eventually have the pistol coated and install stag grips. I sold my Springfield XDM Tactical 45acp after reading multiple forums concerning ballistics and the crisp trigger pull and accuracy of the 1911 style pistol. I have plans to replace my 45acp with a Dan Wesson Valour due to all the positive comments concerning quality and reliability. This is not discredit any polymer guns I like them all but cant afford 10 pistols. I have A SW 44mag set up for long range shots but it is to heavy to carry on my on my side. My usage of a pistol is not for concealed carry but to have for recreational shooting, protection, and hunting. I have just opened my new 10mm and disassembled and cleaned/lubed using Slip2000 EWL oil and Slip2000 EWL grease for the slide (both very lightly)as instructed by a gun store in my area. I picked up 1bx 20 Hornady 155gr xtp but have not been able to shoot the gun yet. My concerns are before I purchase 300-500 rounds of ammo is what brand and grain ammunition to use for break in period. My plans are to break the firearm in first . Then see what the gun prefers for accuracy and efficient kill. 180gr in Cor-bon, Underwood, Double tap, Buffalo Bore. I also plan on purchasing several extra 10mm clips in either Checkmate/Chip McCormick/Wilson or ?.Just looking for ideas from others enthusiast with experience so I do not waste time and money getting familiar with this firearm and would appreciate any input , ideas, comments.
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March 2, 2008
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Welcome to DWF, and thanks for telling us about yourself. Based on some experiences noted here and other Forums, and if this is a new gun, I strongly urge you to review the DW Factory data on lubrication and break in.
This From 1911forum.com is from Keith at Dan Wesson on lubrication.
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Dans Club
February 22, 2009
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X2 on Steve's recommendation to read what Keith describes as the best lubricants for DWs. I have a few 10mm SA handguns for hunting myself. You'll enjoy it.
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April 17, 2015
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Welcome to the Forum terrygourley,
I left some info on the loads I used to break in my ten under your post in 1911's
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May 31, 2015
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Thanks for the input and sharing your ideas. I have not shot the gun yet so no harm done. I will remove the grease and oil my local gun shop recommended and purchase FP-10 & Militec .I have 300 rounds HSM 200GR on the way from Selway. I just want to make sure I am complying with every procedure to take proper care of my new Razorback 10mm. I will add in some JHP/CAST ammo after break in. Good Shooting
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April 9, 2015
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I will some day get a Dan Wesson in 10MM as well. Hope to read about your experience with this gun.
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