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The past several months I have been spending more time with my 1911 guns, they are all government length (5- inch) in 10 mm and 45 ACP.

I was looking at the mid-tier 1911's as a next purchase. The ads for the Springfield Armory TRP Classic put this quest into a higher gear.

Over the years I have owned 1911's from Ed Brown, Wilson Combat, Rock River, and several custom 1911's; these include a MEUSOC clone built by a friend @ PWS, and a Wilson tuned Colt Combat Elite & Colt Series 70 Gold Cup. In looking at current prices I really don't want to spend $3K plus for a new 1911. I have heard many positive things about Dan Wesson 1911's and after shooting a few (Valor, V-Bob and Guardian) here the past several months I am impressed.

Question for Dan Wesson 1911 owners. What's your take on Dan Wesson products, any issues or concerns? Are they worth the money?

I have a line on a gently used Valor in 45 ACP and if that falls through, I will take the plunge and get a new one.

Thanks

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I'd like to thank everyone for the feedback on the Dan Wesson 1911's.

I did take the plunge and pick up the Valor with the Duty Coat finish and I am more than happy with it. I have put almost 500 rounds off GI Spec. Ball through it in the past three weeks and other than a couple of magazine related FTF's in the first 50 rounds it has run flawlessly.
I'm now testing Ranger and HST 230 gr. HP's to see what it likes best.

One very nice pistol.

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