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Originally Posted by BlueSkyJaunte
If you have the means, RUN back to the store and get the DW PM7.
Dan Wesson is a subsidiary of CZ. The pistols are entirely manufactured in Norwich, NY. Many of the parts are from Ed Brown (not Springfield).
It's twice the gun the SA GI is, for what seems like a 35% increase in price. No-brainer.
Here's a little story. Back in 2009 and earlier, Dan Wesson was making around ~3k 1911s a year in various calibers (mostly .45 and 10mm, with the occasional 9mm model thrown in). Average "street" price was in the USD800-1000. They were constantly selling out at any shop that could get a couple in-stock, because they were ridiculously high quality guns for the price.
Along comes 2010, and some genius at DW realizes they've been selling $1500 guns for $1000 and less. So they increased the price to $1500 or more, depending on the model. Guess what? They're still impossible to find in stock anywhere.
Dan Wesson makes a very, VERY good 1911. And if you ever have problems with it (doubtful), Keith Lawton at Dan Wesson will take VERY good care of you.
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Well, haven't been to that store yet, just saw it on their webpage.
Guess i'll have a trip to that store come saturday ...