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July 12, 2020
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Don't look like a lot of original DW with that one? Any idea on the slide and barrel mfg?
October 3, 2020
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605Dart said
Don't look like a lot of original DW with that one? Any idea on the slide and barrel mfg?
After a tear down, barrel is original, I have no clue what slide this is, or why it was changed. The internals are all stock. I sat it aside by side to my Valor and the only real difference is the slide, bushing, grips and sights. No clue why anyone would do this, but man, she's so smooth, even more than the valor so who knows
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July 12, 2020
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Oh, they must have had the barrel hood fluted then. If it operates smoothly and shoots nice, that is really what matters.
October 3, 2020
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Well, I put 100 rounds through it and it shot beautifully, but isn't locking the slide back when empty.
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July 12, 2020
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Try different magazines first, it could just be the follower in that one mag. Sometimes Wilsons are known for this.
December 31, 2020
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My 1st DW . . . TCP in 9mm . . .
"I don't think you boys understand . . . they killed my dog."
September 26, 2020
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My first DW, the Vigil Commander .45 acp.
A really sweet shooting 1911.
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June 13, 2022
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Added a 45 to my collection today!
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July 12, 2020
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Nice, they're like twins!
July 2, 2021
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Just picked up my TCP Sunday.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
December 15, 2022
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My one and only DW, a .45 CCO but going to sell it to help fiance a Kodiak. Then going after a .45 ACP Bruin, which I did not know they made until recently.
"The reason a dog has so many friends,He wags his tail instead of his tongue"
"I don't always listen to Black Sabbath,But when I do so do the neighbors"
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July 12, 2020
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August 23, 2022
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Wow, 3 years since any pics added here. So okay, wanted a Dan Wesson 1911 for a long time. But a LOT of expenses in the last couple months, and a huge one on the horizon. So decided NO GUNS FOR AWHILE. And that of course caused a DEAL I CAN'T SAY "NO" TO, to come along. I watched it for several days, sure somebody would snatch it up. But not the case. I decided if I didn't grab this, I'd just pay more later. So nabbed this Classic Commander. It has some minor scuffs ( especially that idiot scratch ). But it's light enough, I'm pretty sure I can buff it out.
February 16, 2016
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Nice catch. Use Scotchbrite pads to refinished the stainless. I forget what color to use, but someone will chime in on the correct one.
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December 7, 2020
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Stinger said
Nice catch. Use Scotchbrite pads to refinished the stainless. I forget what color to use, but someone will chime in on the correct one.
White or Gray? It's in a thread here somewhere.
Dans Club
March 28, 2023
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My only 1911 but it's the best of the best (in my humble opinion) the 2018 50th anniversary with the best bluing job I have ever seen! If you do not have one that are rare! The last one on GB went for $2800 so if you can get one for less you're doing well! What a beauty! 
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July 12, 2020
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It's not a traditional blued finish it's a nitrided finish.
Dans Club
March 28, 2023
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Whatever it is, the best looking blue job I have ever seen! If this is a different process why do they not use this process to blue all guns? Is it more expensive to coat a gun in this way?
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