Speaking opinions on Dan Wesson 1911

Erocksmash · May 27, 2020

Howdy,

Looking to get into another .45 something very accurate in the comander size, wondering if anyone has anything good or bad to say about them... looking at the commander specialist, or a Valor v Bob type...

Do I need to be looking else where ?

Thoughts and opinions greatly appreciated!

Thanks
ERIK

Bro. Dave · May 27, 2020

I predict an outpouring of praise for DW 1911's. I have a PM7-45 full size and it is amazing. Tight, beautifully made, accurate, and shoots very well.

I would have no hesitation to recommend one to you. Mine has ended up being hand engraved and I still carry it from time to time.

LPD256 · May 27, 2020

I have a 9mm Vigil Lightweight Commander and a Govt size PM9 Pointman in stainless steel. The Vigil is a more price conscious purchase. Both are awesome values in my opinion. There are equivalents in .45acp available. Quality on both is great. I shoot the 9mm guns more than my .45’s. I think some notables like Bill Wilson and Ken Hagethorn are shooting 9’s, so that’s OK for me. I don’t think you can go wrong with the Wesson 1911 in any variety.

dusty3030 · May 27, 2020

Love them. The only commander sized Dan Wesson I have is a Guardian in .45. Awesome fit, finish, and performance. Also carries great (aluminum bobtail frame).

BLUEDOT37 · May 28, 2020

It's still just a 1911

Seems to be a good value for the money, from what I've experienced so far.

Fairly tight fit out-of-the-box. Lubed it well & broke it in slow. Then CV19 stopped the fun, for now.

I wanted a Pointman 38 Super but settled for a Pointman 9mm which I converted to 38 Super by fitting a new barrel to.

All of the dimensions & clearances I encountered in it were right on & upgrade/custom parts fit right in it.

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Erocksmash · May 28, 2020

BLUEDOT37 said:
Seems to be a good value for the money, from what I've experienced so far.

Fairly tight fit out-of-the-box. Lubed it well & broke it in slow. Then CV19 stopped the fun, for now.

I wanted a Pointman 38 Super but settled for a Pointman 9mm which I converted to 38 Super by fitting a new barrel to.

All of the dimensions & clearances I encountered in it were right on & upgrade/custom parts fit right in it.

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Did you feel like you had to upgrade the gun right out of the box?

I've got a couple of 945s and maybe I've been spoiled in the fit and finish area... are the DWs really that tight ? Or are they more of a combat gun ?

Hairtrigger · May 28, 2020

I have become a big Dan Wesson fan
IMHO, the best value, dollar for dollar

Mike0251 · May 28, 2020

Superb gun for the money! No mim parts either if that is a concern. I have a few.

oysterer · May 28, 2020

I have a A2 in 45 and a silverback in 9mm. Those are my best guns I have accuracy wise, fit finish, trigger etc. They are at least equal, mostly better than guns 3x the price. They do not need anything, no upgrade I can think of would make them better and they are just beautifully made. Looking to add a pointman 9 at some point as it is the prettiest 1911 out there.

03hemi · May 28, 2020

You won't here anything negative on the Dan's, they get high praises on any board.

ken158 · May 28, 2020

I bought a Vigil 9mm as a Christmas present to myself in 2019. Back in the day, I carried a LW Commander on the undercover job but as years and assignments passed, the Commander was not utilized and therefore traded off. After shooting a buddy’s LW Wilson at the 2019 retired qualifying event, I decided I would research and treat myself to another 1911. Many high end 1911’s were reviewed but I just kept coming back to the Dan Wesson. The Vigil has everything I wanted with accuracy, excellent workmanship and good for daily carry.

s&wchad · May 28, 2020

I bought a used 9mm Valor V-Bob back in January. It had been fired very little by the previous owner and I did experience several feeding issues early on. The problems disappeared once I put a few hundred rounds through the gun and it's been flawless ever since. The slide to frame fit is almost as tight as my S&W 945 and that's saying something!

I love it! It's accurate, has a great trigger and the fit and finish is superb.

windypoint · May 28, 2020

My biggest regret in my collection was the day I sold a PM7. I have been looking for another since then. If you see one buy it.

boatbum101 · May 28, 2020

Extremely accurate in a production gun not likely . I have only 1 DW . A Valor in 45acp 5" . Fit & finish & quality of parts all VG+ to Exc . Valor was their leading model & were built by one 'smith . Good crisp trigger , classic no frills styling . Fit a good barrel / bushing & it'd be excellent . As is it's not bad for a production gun but it's not hard fit . Tighter bushing would be a definate improvement accuracy wise . At the price they sold for they were a better value than a Baer , any of the top line Kimbers , etc . They're a fine pistol for what they are , but I wouldn't say they're exceptionally accurate .

Erocksmash · May 28, 2020

s&wchad said:
I bought a used 9mm Valor V-Bob back in January. It had been fired very little by the previous owner and I did experience several feeding issues early on. The problems disappeared once I put a few hundred rounds through the gun and it's been flawless ever since. The slide to frame fit is almost as tight as my S&W 945 and that's saying something!

I love it! It's accurate, has a great trigger and the fit and finish is superb.

So like a kimber they have a break in period?

oysterer · May 28, 2020

boatbum101 said:
it's not hard fit

Hard fit is a way of saying that you did not finish the fitting process all the way to the end. Something is canting where it is not supposed to. My 1.5 guarantee Baer is smoother and less hard fit than my 3'' Baer and that is commonly report from owners of the 1.5'' guns.

Anyway, my DW are in no way inferior to the Baers, accuracy wise and in some ways they are superior.

LPD256 · May 28, 2020

Erocksmash said:
So like a kimber they have a break in period?

Eric-My Pointman in stainless was very tight. The instructions say to clean and lube after every 50 rounds for the first 500 rounds. I never had a fail to fire. It seemed sluggish. No more. I put a set of Kurac’s maple grips on mine. Enjoy

Erocksmash · May 28, 2020

I'm really liking the V-BOB with the duty finish... i have lustted after DAN Wesson ever since I was a kid....

CH4 · May 28, 2020

As someone in the 1911 manufacturing business and owner of several DWs, I’d assert that they are a great value when compared to 1911s costing twice as much. I’d still like to find a Guardian in .38 Super.

Specialist 9mm/.38s
ECO .45
CCO .45
Razorback 10mm

Bro. Dave · May 28, 2020

These cell phone photos are pretty lame, but the best I can do right now.

I have a young friend who currently owns a jewelry store as the third generation to do so. He has become a pretty good engraver and did this DW for me.

My connection to his family goes way back, as his mother was in the Fifth Grade when I did my student teaching. Talk about something that makes one feel old!

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