By request of one of my subscribers, i talk about what i look for in a 1911, the dan wesson pointman nine pm9, and why i think it is the best race ready factory built 1911 on the market. In summary, we enjoyed shooting the dan wesson guardian 9mm bobtail commander very much. Dan wesson 01843 1911 pointman carry single 45 automatic colt pistol acp 4. I do not own a pm7 but am a great fan of dan wesson 1911 s. The dan wesson pm9 best race ready factory 9mm 1911. Dan wesson 1911 pointman government semi auto pistol.
Wilson combat is well known for perfecting the 9mm 1911. Guys, i currently have a glock 34 with the following mods. Dan wesson values 27th edition of the blue book dan wesson firearms 1911 series instruction manual. Youve seen the 1911 in hundreds of movies, and its probably the first gun that comes to mind when you think of a pistol. The 9mm 1911s make a lot of sense in these specialized roles. Czusa dan wesson pointman 9mm pm9 1911 stainless 5 in. Brand new czusa dan wesson pointman 9mm pm9 1911 stainless 5 in. Dan wesson guardian, so good youll think its a custom. The dan wesson 1911 9m ecp is a finely crafted pistol. This gun and the dan wesson valor are at the top of my list. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. The pointman seven is a 5 series 70 style 1911 featuring a stainless steel frame and forged stainless steel slide. Not super crazy about doing a ton of work on it myself after getting it, so the more ready to run the be. Dan wesson pmc a new breed of carry pistol range hot.
The dan wesson m1911 pistol is a series of model 1911 semiautomatic pistols. I inspected it with the sales staff, it appeared to be rangeready it didnt appear to be dry, as i got some oil on my fingers when working the action, so i took it to the range. Dan wesson introduced their 1911 pointman carry pmc compact. Dan wesson pointman carry pmc 9mm has a red fiber optic front sight my general impressions. Mirroring the fit and finish of the full sized pointman 9, the carry features a commander length slide on an officers sized frame. Id primarily be shooting uspsa ss and steel challenge with this gun. As i understand the mags in the 9mm 1911 can be a big deal, and not all 1911 s like every mag. Its subdued finish and superior craftsmanship is all business. Does any one know what a dan wesson pointman 3 would be worth. Dan wesson pointman seven 45 acp pistol used in good condition with box. I have a sa 1911 loaded 9mm right now, and the time it takes to cycle is noticeably slower than it is on my other 9mm s. The valkyrie is a slim 9mm built to carry discreetly wile still. The pointman nine is the only fullsize dan wesson model chambered in 9mm. What i got was the same level of quality, but the opposite end of the size spectrum.
We would like to express our thanks to czusa dan wesson for making this pistol available to us for testing. Our sales staff cannot forecast price or availability of wish list items. Czusa took over the marketing and distribution of dan wesson handguns in 2005, and the quality, feature sets, and reliability of the guns have gotten better since then. Best 1911 pistols for the money 2019 pew pew tactical. Dan wesson pointman seven pm7 1911 ss 45acp pistol. Hand fit 70 series frame and slide hand fit match barrels hand fit match grade components throughout zero mim parts carry bevel treatment models include pointman, vbob, specialist, eco, heritage. In all measures of fit, feel and capability, it gets the highest grades. I was given the opportunity to spend some time with a brand new vigil commander in 9mm, dan wesson s new entrylevel 1911 pistol. Items shipped from our own warehouse can be shipped much sooner than items shipped direct to you from one of our fulfillment suppliers. Shop czusa dan wesson pointman carry 1911 semi auto pistol 9mm 4. It comes with two mags, and mine has run flawlessly with wilson, tripp, and the mags my les baer 9mm came with.
It has a 5 barrel, measuring 8 12 overall and weighs 42oz. Dan wesson 1911 extreme accuracy from officer framed gun. I am a steel gun guy and i had been all about 1911 s until i got my first x5 allround. Dan wesson pointman 7 the leading glock forum and community. Aug 11, 2014 dan wesson pointman 9 and power pistol august 11, 2014 february 12, 2015 lanzer if im a logical man i would only buy 1911s made in carbon steel, but the very first airsoft gun i had when i was 11years old was a 1911 in stainless finish.
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The matchgrade barrel is flushcut, has a fullysupported ramp, and has a traditional bushing bulltype barrel with a target crown. The 1911 really does melt into your hand, and the dan wesson felt great. Dan wesson s pointman nine pm9 couples the 9mm chambering with the governmentsize frame, resulting in a softshooting 1911 thats cheaper to shoot at the range. The perfect model for getting acquainted with the 1911. There are two spots where the bluing is a little worn, underneath the slide latch and on the underside of the front of the barrel, but. Cz has been producing small arms for over 75 years, and this level of experience shows in their highquality line of rifles and handguns. I currently have the eco, guardian and the specialist. Dan wesson 1911 pointman carry 45 acp stainless st. Problems with pointman 9 1911 pistols dan wesson forum. The dan wesson instruction manual suggests you breakin the pistol with up to about 500 rounds with fmjball rounds. Super heavy duty dual guide rod spring the gun works flawlessly, will eat any ammo and does not malfunction at all.
With over a decade of 1911 production, weve perfected the craft. The vigil is currently available in both 9mm and 45 acp in four configurations. Apr 25, 2011 presents a brief overview of the features of the dan wesson guardian 9mm 1911 as seen at the iwa show in nuremberg, germany. Dac technologies daisy dan wesson daniel defense dead air armament delton desantis diamondback firearms diamondhead dkg trading. The pointman series is built for the range, with an adjustable target rear sight and fiber optic front. Loaded in another clip and the third round slide came back and seized again. At you can buy 9mm dan wesson pointman carry from the largest online. I am planning on getting one pretty soon and i narrowed my choice to dan wesson pointman 9 in 9mm. Dan wesson ecp a bushingless 1911 commander in 9mm. I cannot find this gun locally and i would to find out as much as i can about this gun. Stock up on ammo and gun accessories for your pistol too. A fully stainless take on the cco concept commanderlength slide with an officer frame, the pointman carry is easily concealed while being incredibly comfortable to shoot. While the pointman nine is a government model size, the pmc has a commander sized slide and a oacp sized receiver.
Dan wesson vigil cco 9mm 1911 takedown, manipulation and safeties. Losing just a bit of slide length and right much reliever size makes this pistol easier to carry concealed while not sacrificing much on comfort or accuracy. Dan wesson pm9 of the three, the pm9 is the smoothest and the best finished. Dan wesson 01843 1911 pointman carry single 45 automatic colt.
The goal is to make every element of pistol shooting a habit grip, stance, breathing, trigger control so that the mind is free to concentrate on aligning the sights. The dan wesson pointman carry is chambered in 9mm and is an absolute pleasure to shoot. Round top slide with bomar style adjustable target sight hand polished flat surfaces with contrasting bead blasted. Czusa dw pointman nine, semiautomatic, 9mm, 5 barrel. Comes in factory hard case with lock, manual and 2 9 round stainless mags. Discontinued 2017 a dualtone 1911, the silverbacks stainless steel frame is clad in our hardy duty coat.
Due to the recent increase in order volume, shipping on some items may be delayed up to 15 days or longer. Took it back into the gunsmith put it back in the box, typed up a report and sent it back to dan wesson. Cz dan wesson 1911 products for sale guns ship free. Its in great shape with paperwork, case, and manuals. Well equipped 9mm 1911 type pistol, good choice for home defense or for concealed carry for persons trained in the use of a sing. Ive been in the market for a new 9mm 1911 for a while now. Dan wesson pm3 value the leading glock forum and community. This gun was my personally designed signature pistol that was built by dan wesson firearms precz. By adding this item to your wishlist, you will be notified automatically via email when this items price has dropped. It has adjustable target rear sights, and for the front it has a green fiber optic sight.
None average male hand average female hand 1911 government. The valkyrie is a slim 9mm built to carry discreetly wile still letting you eat up rounds with minimal recoil. Calls or emails about this item will not receive a response. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The pm9 couples the 9mm chambering with the governmentsized frame, resulting in a softshooting 1911 thats cheaper to take to the range.
The newfor2018 vigil line was created to provide a topnotch model 1911 at a lower price. Has anybody ever had a problem like this with one of their 1911. Over time, dan wesson has used three different configurations for their 1911 front sight dovetails. Shop dan wesson 1911 pointman government semi auto pistol. It features a 5 barrel, severns hart hat metal treatment finish, target rear sight, fiber optic front sight, and wood grip panels. Dan wesson pointman 9 and power pistol fun on the workbench. Take, for example, the products the company is most often associated with, its revolvers. We started this project in 2001 as dw wanted a custom signature model pistol from a pro shooter and custom gunsmith so they could add one more trick 1911 to their line of. First of all, coming from cz 75s, and then the 2011 this past season, i absolutely loved the fit and finish of the gun. Dan wesson pointman 9, and others page 2 1911addicts. Traditional cut, the traditional cut keeps the lines of the traditional 1911 slide with a dustcover swoop.
This is a dan wesson pointman pm9 9mm semiautomatic pistol in a 1911 style. Well equipped 9mm 1911 type pistol, good choice for home defense or for concealed carry for persons trained in the use of a. Discussion in general 1911 talk started by jdb5324, dec 23, 2018. Dan wesson, in my opinion, is the best 1911 you can get that isnt flat out custom made. Dan wesson pointman 9, and others discussion in general 1911 talk started by integrity arms, mar 17, 2018. And by using 38super comp brass it makes any 9mm 1911 a candidate for a conversion. Dan wesson pointman engraved 1911 45 acp shooters forum. The dan wesson line of pistols includes many fine crafted 1911 pistols in various configurations and finishes. A 1911 crushing targets at 180 meters dan wesson elite series brings the fury what do you call a double stack 1911 in 9mm, with an excalibur level trigger, an rmr, and a threaded barrel. We are partial to the commander size for 1911 pistols anyway, and this rendition of the lightweight commander is well worth anyones consideration. Dan wesson has expanded the pointman nine, pm9, series with the pmc, which stands for the pointman carry. Czusa dan wesson pointman carry 1911 semi auto pistol 9mm. The cz dan wesson pointman nine is a large frame semiautomatic pistol chambered in 9mm.
The valor is certainly the best 1911 ive ever owned, but is it the best pistol. It has a nice mediumlength, singleaction k trigger with a serrated face. We have combined the best features from two of our most popular models, the bobbed commander and the cco. We stock the cz shadow, shadow 2, tactical sport, protek, sp01 and czechmate plus the pointman 9, valor and bruin from dan wesson. Its fully handengraved dan wesson pointman engraved 1911 45 acp shooters forum. Brownells is your source for dan wesson at brownells parts and accessories. Need help placing your order or have a question about an order you placed. I have had many different production 1911 s and i found the dan wesson to be at the top of the list. In response, weve revived one of the early dan wesson 1911 models with a twist. There are serrations on the slide to help with handling when pulling. To our loyal customers, dealers, distributors and partners, were happy to announce that over the weekend, governmental bodies reinforced the fact that firearms retailers and manufacturers are essential businesses in our nation and as such may resume operations unhindered. Like all dan wesson 1911s, pointman models incorporate top quality parts from the best names in the industry. Dan wesson pointman major 1911 for sale gunsamerica.
Shop online for the best selection and prices of dan wesson handguns and pistols at hinterland outfitters. I dont particularly care for 9mm, so i shoot 40 and 45. Shop now for in stock guns from cz, czusa and dan wesson. Dan wesson guardian 1911 in 9mm semi auto pistols at. Jan 25, 2016 dan wesson guardian, so good youll think its a custom january 25, 2016 by dillon glenn 2 comments dan wesson is a name not generally associated with 1911 style pistols.
Dan wesson firearms pointman signature dave pruitt pmdp 5 inch 1911. It was easy to takedown this dan wesson vigil cco 9mm 1911 even though there was a barrel bushing. Soliciting suggestions and opinions on which 9mm 1911 to buy for gun games. Czusa dan wesson pm9 pointman 9mm classic 1911 stainless 5. We started this project in 2001 as dw wanted a custom signature model pistol from a pro shooter and custom gunsmith so they could add one more trick 1911 to their. Worked the slide for five or 10 minutes to make sure everything was okay. With that, we will be ramping up our shipping operations to help get our products out to. Dan wesson makes the best factorymade 1911 pistols on the market today. Aug 05, 2008 dan wesson has an exceptional ability to combine innovation with tradition. If i were going to buy a 1911 and always shoot factory ammo, im pretty sure it would be 9mm.
We have had many requests to produce a commandersized 1911 in 9mm. It should be obvious that aligning the sights of a 9mm 1911 is no different than aligning those of a. Dan wesson has been building handguns for 50 years and topquality 1911s since 1997. We produce only a few thousand handguns a year, using the best components and finishes the industry has to offer. It is an enhanced version of the battle proven 1911, making this a pistol meant to be carried every day.
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