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Or alternatively titled "I got a new gun, but it is too wet to go to the outdoor range, and no way I am going to shoot with the yahoo's at the indoor range".
I thought it might be interesting to compare my current 1911 mini collection after receiving my new Dan Wesson today. I want to get the DW to the range before I post more than just cosmetic issues. So, the subjects: WC EP .45, DW PMC 38 Superb, and a SA RO in 9mm.
So, we have a production gun, semi custom, and I would call DW kinda in between them. The WC is stock from WC. The SA had some trigger work, MSH replaced, rear sight replaced by the former owner. I did some "fitting" on the thumb safety so it did not cut up my hand when I shot it.
I am not a gunsmith, so, if I use any terms wrong, I apologize in advance.
Out of the box, the DW feels great in my hands. I love the more aggressive front strap aerations on the DW, the WC is pretty good, the SA had none, I put grip tape on it...
Sorry, crappy picture.
Slide to frame fit is great on the WC, and the DW. The SA has a bit of play. Toss up to me between the DW and WC with a slight edge to the DW for rear slide fit.
DW hits a home run in my opinion for front sight fit.
And I LOVE the way they did the barrel fit and crown (WC is a flange barrel, so different).
I thought it might be interesting to look at a sub $1k, $1.5k, and $3K 1911 from a non expert shooter's opinion.
Having a bit of fun on a rainy Saturday evening, Will post some more after some range time with the DW.
I thought it might be interesting to compare my current 1911 mini collection after receiving my new Dan Wesson today. I want to get the DW to the range before I post more than just cosmetic issues. So, the subjects: WC EP .45, DW PMC 38 Superb, and a SA RO in 9mm.
So, we have a production gun, semi custom, and I would call DW kinda in between them. The WC is stock from WC. The SA had some trigger work, MSH replaced, rear sight replaced by the former owner. I did some "fitting" on the thumb safety so it did not cut up my hand when I shot it.
I am not a gunsmith, so, if I use any terms wrong, I apologize in advance.
Out of the box, the DW feels great in my hands. I love the more aggressive front strap aerations on the DW, the WC is pretty good, the SA had none, I put grip tape on it...
Sorry, crappy picture.
Slide to frame fit is great on the WC, and the DW. The SA has a bit of play. Toss up to me between the DW and WC with a slight edge to the DW for rear slide fit.
DW hits a home run in my opinion for front sight fit.
And I LOVE the way they did the barrel fit and crown (WC is a flange barrel, so different).
I thought it might be interesting to look at a sub $1k, $1.5k, and $3K 1911 from a non expert shooter's opinion.
Having a bit of fun on a rainy Saturday evening, Will post some more after some range time with the DW.