In my case, there wasn't anything specific. I had just read the INGO DW fanboys talk for years about how they were as good and probably better than any of the semi custom 1911s. I have Les Baers, Wilson Combat and Nighthawk. It simply was not in that class. So I had a let down.
Great…. I didn’t even know that the FN510 existed and after reading up on it I need one!!! Thanks a Lot!!I recent picked up a FN 510 and so far, really liking it.
Anytime.Great…. I didn’t even know that the FN510 existed and after reading up on it I need one!!! Thanks a Lot!!
I guess I should have put it in purple.Anytime.
If it helps my 510 fits a couple holsters, I have that were made for HK USP's. Not perfect but good for range days.
Love the pieces. I keep leaning toward the long slides since they have that special aesthetic that I can't get enough of.I havn't dove into the top-tier 1911's or 2011's yet, but these two DW's put a smile on my face. I bought the black one new, and the plum one from an esteemed member of INGO. The long slides balance perfect for me, and they don't feel as heavy as they really are.
The brand new one had a problem: The adjustment screw for the rear sight was tightened down enough to impede into the firing pin channel, interfering with the spring and leaving the firing pin extended out of it's hole. Had a slight failure to eject, and just happened to notice it sticking out. Just lucky I saw it before chambering another round.
I've been hoping they'd make a 9mm Specialist Commander, but havn't seen one yet.
In any case,
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I havn't dove into the top-tier 1911's or 2011's yet, but these two DW's put a smile on my face. I bought the black one new, and the plum one from an esteemed member of INGO. The long slides balance perfect for me, and they don't feel as heavy as they really are.
The brand new one had a problem: The adjustment screw for the rear sight was tightened down enough to impede into the firing pin channel, interfering with the spring and leaving the firing pin extended out of it's hole. Had a slight failure to eject, and just happened to notice it sticking out. Just lucky I saw it before chambering another round.
I've been hoping they'd make a 9mm Specialist Commander, but havn't seen one yet.
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I don't think there's too much UGLY associated with DW. Go handle them, pure beauty. I have a DW classic bobtail 1911 in 45, it is a piece of art.I've got an itch that only an expensive new toy will scratch and I'm still in the middle of researching. My want is a middle expense 1911 in 10mm that will be hunting legal and I may want to carry it. Right now I'm sitting on two dan Wesson/cz models: the Kodiak and the Specialist.
I'm looking for the good, the bad, and the ugly of new dw/cz and if anyone has any first hand experience with them. I appreciate answers and I'm always willing to look at other models in the $1500-2500 range. I don't think I want to go full nighthawk though.
I don't think there's too much UGLY associated with DW. Go handle them, pure beauty. I have a DW classic bobtail 1911 in 45, it is a piece of art.
However, I'm not a big 1911 guy. Like you, I got an itch to have a high-end (for me) 1911 and after some research I landed on DW. The thing is gorgeous, it's fun to shoot, but I really have no practical purpose for it other than range fun (which I suppose is good enough sometimes!). I've been considering selling it off at some point though, it just sits in the safe honestly.
Only holster I'm finding for my 510 is the Desantis on the FN webpage. What HK holster does it fit in?Anytime.
If it helps my 510 fits a couple holsters, I have that were made for HK USP's. Not perfect but good for range days.
That's fair enough. DWs are production guns, cut by machines, with some hand fitting. They have their machining down pat. They use high quality aftermarket parts where they want, and the finished product is beautiful.
But you're quite correct, they're not in the same class as the all hand fitted pistols like a Nighthawk, Wilson, Ed Brown, or Les Baer.
They do however offer a solidly performing pistol, and a great value, without mortgaging the house.