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February 17, 2015
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Just picked up my new Vbob (black). Â I've already dis and re-assembled her and she's good to go to the range this weekend. Man alive what a beautiful pistol. I'm a new member here and just wanted to say hey to y'all.
July 14, 2013
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Well hi y'all back! This is a great place to hang out and talk about our Dan's. Pictures are always appreciated.Â
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April 20, 2010
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Welcome to the forum from PA. Looking forward to your range report.
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March 2, 2008
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Welcome to DWF, more 1911 guys coming in all the time!
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December 4, 2011
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Welcome! Â That is going to be a sweet shooter. Â Only advice I can offer is on new Dan's run them wet with the supplied lube and clean her often and relube. Â First 500 rounds run ball ammo only, no hollow points, get her broken in good first then try the HP's. Â
Range report when you get her out.
February 17, 2015
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November 27, 2014
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Welcome to the Forum..that is a great looking pistol. wish my 1911 looked that good 
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and again welcome to the best forum on the net Hick
January 22, 2008
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Welcome from South Carolina.
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April 18, 2014
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Welcome from the Bluegrass, GBob. Good looker you got...keep us posted, but I bet your gonna dig the way she handles..
February 17, 2015
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Thanks for the great welcome guys. I just ordered a couple of Wilson Combat 47d's and a couple of Tripp Research mags - you know - for comparison. Â 
 All 8 rounders. I'll try to get a range report up on the site in a couple of weeks but don't grab me by the stacking swivel and beat me down to parade rest - if I'm a little bit late.
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December 4, 2011
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That detent ball has caused many an 'idiot' scratch, be careful with the duty coat finish, can't polish out like a stainless gun.
February 17, 2015
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Roger that sir. Any tips for me so I don't scratch the finish on my next reassembly try?
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December 4, 2011
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There are a few good videos on youtube on stripping the Valor and other 1911's. Â I watched a few since I'm relatively new to 1911 tear down. Â What I do is after installing the slide release, I pull it part way to clear the frame and slide and then rotate it into position and push it straight down into the hole in the frame. Â It takes a little fiddling to get it lined up just right but when its there, it will snap into place with the detent ball and not do any damage. Â
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SCORPIO said
There are a few good videos on youtube on stripping the Valor and other 1911's. Â I watched a few since I'm relatively new to 1911 tear down. Â What I do is after installing the slide release, I pull it part way to clear the frame and slide and then rotate it into position and push it straight down into the hole in the frame. Â It takes a little fiddling to get it lined up just right but when its there, it will snap into place with the detent ball and not do any damage. Â
To follow along on this tip, make sure that the plunger tube, springs, etc., are well lubed. The issue is that this is not easily or commonly lubricated, and people end up forcing this assembly step with painful results.
BTW: "Idiot Scratch" is a little harsh, kind of the equivalent of the extractor star scratch on a revolver.
"Let he with no sin cast the first stone"!
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April 20, 2010
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Here is a link to a company that makes little covers to prevent the scratch. I did not buy any, I just looked at the pics to see what it looks like and cut my own from an old playing card. Works great, I keep one in each 1911 case. Because, no matter how careful I am, I know that I have the potential to be an idiot at any time 
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