claydoctor
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Would You Go Dan Wesson or Colt In A New 1911?
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SauerGrapes
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I did the Colt thing. I kinda just jumped before reading up on them. Nothing wrong with Colt, I just wouldn't buy another one.
Looking right now for my first Dan Wesson. Les Baer is just too far out of my price tolerance.
Looking right now for my first Dan Wesson. Les Baer is just too far out of my price tolerance.
. But really like the latest iteration of the delta and made my first 10mm 1911 the colt.Iron bottom
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The Colt 1911 and 1911 A-1 were never made to be barbecue guns. They were made to comply with the U.S. Army regulations and protect our soldiers lives. And if you don't have a pony on your pistol, you have a copy. Your copy will probably never have any value.
Get the pony.
Get the pony.
The pony pistol hasn't been standard issue in decades. The notion that only Colt knows how to make 1911s and ARs as well is, IMO, part of the reason Colt is yet again bankrupt. It also ignores the fact that during war time other groups were making 1911s. This idea that there is only one true maker and no one can make anything near as good helped convince Colt that they didn't need new products. And now they are where they are.
I could also mention the failures experienced with the Colt M45 don't exactly make me think that Colt is the pinnacle of craftsmanship.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/10/04/marsoc-drop-colt-1911s-service/
There are also other 1911s with value other than Colt. Heck there's a whole industry based on it.
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Gosh - Colt has gone bankrupt what - two times now?
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"There are also other 1911s copied from Colt. There is a whole industry copying the Colt 1911." Fixed it for you.
I vote for the Colt!
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Why are there so many clones of the Colt 1911 floating around?
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Well I just got a two tone Kimber in 9mm nib for $629. The gun is fitted really well with a good trigger. It's very accurate and reliable. So they are out there.
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Short answer is the manufacturers can make money on the clones.
More detailed answer --- (1) any patents on the "traditional" Colt 1911s expired a long time ago so others can freely copy the design; (2) the design has remained hugely popular in some parts of the world, especially in the U.S. due to a proven history, great ergonomics, and a great trigger.
First I don't think Colt will be around a few years from now or sooner. When that happens Colts will be the ones to own and will increase in value quickly.
Of coarse someone will buy the company but it will never be the same.
Dan Wesson is a well made gun but few know about them.
Many talk about which would you buy but never explain what they intend to do with it. If you're going to go into competition then the DW may be the choice but if you're just using it for a range gun, it's a waste of money. My $0.02
Many years back I purchased a Wilson Combat 1911, not one person out of five at the range knew what it was or how good it was and when they asked what it cost and I told them, most thought I was crazy.
Of coarse someone will buy the company but it will never be the same.
Dan Wesson is a well made gun but few know about them.
Many talk about which would you buy but never explain what they intend to do with it. If you're going to go into competition then the DW may be the choice but if you're just using it for a range gun, it's a waste of money. My $0.02
Many years back I purchased a Wilson Combat 1911, not one person out of five at the range knew what it was or how good it was and when they asked what it cost and I told them, most thought I was crazy.