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Handguns, Rifles & Shotguns => Handguns => Topic started by: Supersparky on January 23, 2014, 08:48:35 PM

Title: Dan Wesson 1911
Post by: Supersparky on January 23, 2014, 08:48:35 PM

I was wondering if anyone knows of any dealers in the area that stock Dan Wesson 1911's.

Title: Re: Dan Wesson 1911
Post by: bkoenig on January 24, 2014, 06:47:36 AM

I've never seen one in Lincoln or Omaha.  But a Dan Wesson 1911 is one of my Grail Guns.

Title: Re: Dan Wesson 1911
Post by: landon410 on January 24, 2014, 02:43:56 PM

i think one of the gunsmiths for Chambers Customs had one for sale..... i think...

Title: Re: Dan Wesson 1911
Post by: barmandr on January 24, 2014, 02:59:53 PM

What model are you looking for?

Title: Re: Dan Wesson 1911
Post by: Supersparky on January 24, 2014, 07:28:47 PM

I have been putting off sending one of my Springfields back to the Custom Shop to make it how I want it.  Dan Wessons are pretty close to what I am looking for.  I was looking for a Wilson Combat, but I want the 25 LPI checkering and most manufacturers are doing the 30 LPI.  I am looking at either the ECO or the Guardian for carry and if I do that, I may go for the Specialist for bedside gun.  I'm just not sure about how well they run.  There are some people that are having trouble with them functioning. 

Title: Re: Dan Wesson 1911
Post by: landon410 on January 24, 2014, 07:54:04 PM

Frank kirk on Facebook has one for sale. Eco model, he has it listed on Omaha guntrader fFacebook page.

Title: Re: Dan Wesson 1911
Post by: barmandr on January 24, 2014, 08:01:35 PM

Frank's gun was sold a while ago. 

Title: Re: Dan Wesson 1911
Post by: barmandr on January 24, 2014, 08:05:38 PM

Quote from: Supersparky on January 24, 2014, 07:28:47 PM

I have been putting off sending one of my Springfields back to the Custom Shop to make it how I want it.  Dan Wessons are pretty close to what I am looking for.  I was looking for a Wilson Combat, but I want the 25 LPI checkering and most manufacturers are doing the 30 LPI.  I am looking at either the ECO or the Guardian for carry and if I do that, I may go for the Specialist for bedside gun.  I'm just not sure about how well they run.  There are some people that are having trouble with them functioning. 

I have a DW CCO and have had a few other DW's.  They are fantastic guns and Keith over at the DW division of CZ USA provides great customer service.  That being said...with the prices now being asked (and getting) I would look into something like Baer.  You can get a Baer for what a Valor costs now, and I think the Baer is a better gun for the money.  I say this having owned sever Baers as well.

Title: Re: Dan Wesson 1911
Post by: JCL on February 20, 2014, 07:13:45 PM

Cabela's in Omaha had a Dan Wesson ECO last week. That's where I bought mine.