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May 27, 2017
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Hi Everybody,
I finally gave-in to lust and picked-up a Specialist Commander last week. It's my first Dan Wesson 1911 but certainly not my first 1911. I've had many over the years but I don't think I've ever owned one quite as nice as this:
Not sure what else you would care to know? I'm a married, 57 year-old guy, two grown children and US Army veteran. I work in the automotive software business. I was stationed in Berlin from 1976-1982 and have been an NRA member since returning to civilian life.
I would characterize my firearms experience as 'casual competitive' during the last 3.5 decades. I've previously competed in IPSC, IHMSA and various NRA matches (Rifle and Pistol Silhouette). I used to reload my own .45 ACP and .44/.41 Magnum ammunition. I've passed my enjoyment of the outdoors and shooting sports on to my kids, who have become great enthusiasts in their own right. I kind of feel like my job is done in that regard.
I gotta be honest - I looked at a lot of different 1911's before settling on a Dan Wesson. It took one bad experience with a different manufacturer and over a year to step-up to the 1911 plate again but I'm confident that I made a good choice this time. It's great to be here!
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June 11, 2016
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from Wisconsin! Thanks much for your service.
February 16, 2016
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March 2, 2008
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Welcome to DWF and thanks for the great New Member intro post.
A quick suggestion (and you likely already know this), follow the DW break in procedures to the letter, use the lube supplied, run it wet, clean it up, run it wet...
Easily the most common concern with new DW 1911's is proper break in. They fit them pretty tight from the factory, people who don't pay attention may seize the slide/frame.
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February 22, 2009
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Steve nailed it; all I can say is welcome to the DWF!
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
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May 11, 2011
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October 17, 2008
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May 27, 2017
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Thanks everybody! I appreciate the warm welcome. It seems like most 1911's run best when they're lubed generously and I'm not surprised DW's are no exception to that rule. My previous Colts, Springers and SIGs were exactly the same way.
What was a surprise was finding a Specialist in a Commander version. I didn't know that DW made it that way. Not that I don't love a standard-size 1911 but, I've always had a serious admiration for the 1911 Commander. The last one I owned was a Colt Series 70 during the late 1980's and I'm still kicking myself for selling it. It was the best balanced, nicest feeling 1911 I had ever held...until this week. When I picked up the Specialist Commander, I didn't want to put it down.
February 16, 2016
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Stojanovich said
When I picked up the Specialist Commander, I didn't want to put it down.
Dan's tend to have that affect.
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December 4, 2011
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Welcome and thanks for stopping by New Members and introducing yourself. Very nice Specialist, you will love shooting it!
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