Register
Log In
Home
Supporter
June 25, 2013
Offline
Ok, I'm starting to entertain the idea of buying a DW 1911.
I see that $1000 and up is the norm.
What should I set my sights on. Entry level 1911's... not interested.
Something that has value now and in the future.
There's so many to choose from!
Thanks, Arlen
Endeavor to persevere,
Press on regardless.
Need little, want less, love more.
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
Offline
DW does not really have "entry level" 1911's. Frequently the better values are on the pre CZ or earlier CZ models, even the used newer manufacture items command a pretty big $$$.
Define your need, Gov't/Commander/Officer?
Stainless or not?
Carry gun, range gun, a little of both?
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
Supporter
Range Officer
Moderators
DWF Supporters
Dans Club
December 4, 2011
Offline
+1 to what SteveCT said, there really is no entry level DW 1911. You won't be disappointed by any of their 1911's they are all of high quality. All you really need to do is decide what size you want and what you want to do with the gun. Calibers are limited to 9mm, 10mm, 45acp and a few 40cal and the elusive 38super.
Anything worth doing is worth doing well.
My father
If a man designed it, and a man built it, then a man can fix it.
My grandfather
January 20, 2014
Offline
...... even the used DW's hold their value ..... and VERY well I might add.
RKP (Rich)
Supporter
Range Officer
Dans Club
Range Officers
Members
July 2, 2011
Offline
Just took the plunge myself. Was somewhat flexible in my requirements and picked up a nice Point Man Guardian Duce for, what i thought, was a reasonable deal. I'm very impressed with it.
To the paranoid people who check behind shower curtains for murderers:
if you find one...what's your plan?
Supporter
June 25, 2013
Offline
Hmmmmm, I see I got some studying to do.
Endeavor to persevere,
Press on regardless.
Need little, want less, love more.
Supporter
Range Officer
Dans Club
Range Officers
Members
July 2, 2011
Offline
Just remember..... once you entertain Dan 1911, he's gonna be moving in! 
To the paranoid people who check behind shower curtains for murderers:
if you find one...what's your plan?
February 6, 2014
Offline
Yeah I decided to entertain Dan and got the Pointman 7, be careful though he talked me into letting his little brother CBOB come to the party 
Supporter
Range Officer
Dans Club
Range Officers
Members
July 2, 2011
Offline
Very nice......I did warn you! 
To the paranoid people who check behind shower curtains for murderers:
if you find one...what's your plan?
Supporter
Moderators
Dans Club
February 22, 2009
Offline
Well, I guess I get to be the one to post 
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
Range Officer
Range Officers
Dans Club
February 28, 2009
Offline
My wife and I both bought Dan 1911's. They're so much more accurate than our custom shop Kimber's; we love 'em.
-Mike
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
Offline
I've often wondered what "Saint Dan" could/would have done in the modern 1911 marketplace. Given the revolutionary approach he took to the established revolver world, you just gotta wonder "what if?"
I think he'd be pretty proud that DW is one of the most respected names in the huge 1911 market.
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
Supporter
Range Officer
Dans Club
Range Officers
Members
July 2, 2011
Offline
Steve CT said
I've often wondered what "Saint Dan" could/would have done in the modern 1911 marketplace. Given the revolutionary approach he took to the established revolver world, you just gotta wonder "what if?"I think he'd be pretty proud that DW is one of the most respected names in the huge 1911 market.
Good point Steve. Given his penchant for "re-dong" the revolver, there's no telling what he would have done with the basic 1911.
To the paranoid people who check behind shower curtains for murderers:
if you find one...what's your plan?
1 Guest(s)
