1911 manufacturers

[bry@n 195]

So I was searching the net and looking at reviews etc..

 

I saw the e series S&W 1911 and it was nice.

 

I have seen the Kimber Super Carry Pro but decided Kimber is just not an option.

 

Seen some STI's and I am impressed

 

But then came across Dan wesson, any info on Dan wesson?

[Maksim 1,504]

owned by CZ.

[matt6669 71]

beyond freaking amazing

 

I'd totally buy another in a heart beat if i had the money

[silverking 0]

STI, loctaed in Georgetown, TX, makes a nice selection of singlr & double stack 1911s in 45 ASP, 9mm and 40 S&W. High marks for CS, reliabity and fit&finish. They are hard to see and touch. If I knew a local dealer I would be in my car today. Hopefully I would use good judgement and leave my $$$$ at home.

[Old School 611]

STI, loctaed in Georgetown, TX, makes a nice selection of singlr & double stack 1911s in 45 ASP, 9mm and 40 S&W. High marks for CS, reliabity and fit&finish. They are hard to see and touch. If I knew a local dealer I would be in my car today. Hopefully I would use good judgement and leave my $$$$ at home.

 

 

Here's your guy...Supports the shooting sports and a good guy:

 

World Class Steel LLC

680 Grove Ave

Edison, NJ 08820

Phone: 732-494-0274

Fax: 732-767-9516

[Anselmo 87]

Here's your guy...Supports the shooting sports and a good guy:

 

World Class Steel LLC

680 Grove Ave

Edison, NJ 08820

Phone: 732-494-0274

Fax: 732-767-9516

 

I know that street well. Just this guy just sell out of his house? Is there a sign? I've driven past there 100 times and never noticed.

[emptyshell 0]

Own an STI Tactical 5.0...love it. Had a few hiccups in the beginning (FTE a couple rounds in the first 100), but after 500-600 rounds through it, runs like a dream. Built like a tank.

[ronhonda 86]

STi makes really nice guns that can fit many budgets.

Their customer service (IMHO) is probably 2nd to no one.

Many gunsmiths use STI based parts to build big dollar custom guns.

I might sound like a fanboy, but I am. I own 3 STI's and I can honestly say they have been ultra reliable.

Also I know the people World Class and they are exceptional. But if you are considering buying an STI, buy it from Dawson Precision or Brazos. The upgrades and packages they offer are top notch.

[YankeeFan 49]

But then came across Dan wesson, any info on Dan wesson?

 

They are owned by CZ-USA. (http://www.cz-usa.com). They are freaking awesome...and freaking expensive. If I had the dough (and the permits) I'd have a few of them

[bry@n 195]

Thanks guys. That was what I was reading as well.

 

I am such a fan of Sig's, I haven't spent nearly anytime looking at other platforms.

 

My interests have been swaying from Sigs and I am looking into all sorts of things I never looked at before. Between Glocks, M&P's, revolvers and 1911's....I have been busy.

[lunker 274]

In my opinion, Dan Wesson has lost their niche. They were always the well made 1911 that was much better quality than a Kimber, but still priced well below semi-customs from Les Baer, Wilson Combat, Nighthawk, Ed Brown, etc. I think that CZ has improved the quality control consistency from when DW was owned by Bob Serva (who now owns Fusion Firearms), but they no longer sell at that price point (prices got jacked up last year, old models were discarded and new, more expensive ones, were introduced). I had bought my Dan Wesson Commanders for around $1100. They were the best guns for where price and quality intersected, but they are still production guns. Now that the nicer Dan Wesson models are selling for $1600 and up, you may want to consider spending just a few hundred more and getting the semi-custom that is actually hand fitted.

Take a look at Crazy John at 1911Heaven. His prices on Les Baers are the best around. He has Thunder Ranch Specials for less than $2k.

http://www.cj1911heaven.com/

[NJdiverTony 27]

So I was searching the net and looking at reviews etc..

 

I saw the e series S&W 1911 and it was nice.

 

I have an E-Series waiting for me at my FFL, which I should have in my hands in a couple of weeks (once my 30 day wait for OGAM is up). You are more than welcome to check it out and shoot if you like, once I have it. I've read nothing but excellent reviews on them so far, and they are very nice looking pistols.

[ronhonda 86]

Not wanting to start a this gun is better than that gun rant, but for the amount of money that the Wesson's cost I would get something better.

[Shane45 807]

Bry, just hold out for that Kobra Carry and be done with it!

[lunker 274]

Bry, just hold out for that Kobra Carry and be done with it!

 

Nobody makes 1911's with as nice a finish as Ed Brown. They are beautiful guns. Definitely on the more expensive side though.