1911 Prime Choice Cut

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Cobalt said:
with a DW you will not need another one
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Excellent.

Of course, I'm definitely "too old" to need anything for service use ... ever again. Younger folks can cover my old butt when I'm out there, now.:)

But it would be great to have a really fine defensive firearm again.

Well, other than my .357, .45, and .44 revolvers.;)
 
Darn it, guys! I don't have a full-sized 1911 any more...but that DW Valor might change everything...someday! :D
 
the cool thing about the Valor is that every part made in house is either forged or machined from billet stock. The cheapest parts are the Ed Brown parts and those aren't cheap in any way. It is one gun built to last several lifetimes
 
Dan Wesson makes a GREAT 1911. For the money, they're pretty hard to beat. Also for the money, the series I Kimbers are pretty hard to beat as well (anything prior to their external extractor debacle in about 2001ish). Most of the regular models tend to go for $600 - $800 on the secondary market. If they're well taken care of, they're fantastic deals! The Clackamas produced ones are collectors items.
 
for the $600 range you can get a Taurus Pt1911 with forged frame and slide and tons of options that come on much more expensive guns. Mine has been 100% reliable and very accurate. Of course parts will be mim and cast like the kimbers and won't last like the better guns. But they are still very good guns. Bang for the buck at $600 new hard to beat.

I personally in the $700-$800 range would choose this:
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Thanks for all the comments and opinions. They have been very helpful, and I've confirmed my theory that 1911 fans vary in preference as much as fans of anything else (cigars, knives, whiskey, cars, etc.,.). There are always standouts, of course, but there are many excellent choices that will satisfy the most discriminating collector and/or shooter. It's Baer for me until I find something (that I think is) better. By the way...., I bought the Nighthawk:D. I will give her a chance, but she's got a lot to live up to. I'll let you know if she's a keeper.:)
 
cool. post some pics. I really don't think you can be disappointed. I find it funny, that one of the oldest semi auto handguns in the world is still in full production and being made by more manufacturers than any other handgun and is still in service by many gov and local leo's. Truly a tribute to John Browning
 
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