Colt vs Dan Wesson 1911

[DnS121111]

What is a better gun to have? Just brand not caliber.

[Cool Custard]

Dan wesson is miles ahead of colt in fit and finish! Yet both that I've had have been reliable and accurate. My colt would rattle when you would shake it, the wesson is rock solid and tight.

[usmcspud]

Agree W Cool Custard. And yes I own and shoot both.

[DnS121111]

I was looking at the Guardian .45 of course or the Razorback. The Colt was the Delta Elite model so obviously the DW then either way

[keep_ur_powder_dry]

Colt...I had to chime in.

DW had a lot of mfg issues. Quality varied

Disclaimer: Yes I am prejudiced, I am a Colt dude

gb

[Domingo]

both
I have a DW heritage but I want a Pony

[TMB 1]

If I could only have one it would be a Colt.

[david68888]

Colt has better resell value

[bombadillo]

I have a weird opinion. I have had a Dan Wesson PM7 and a Colt 70's series full house custom. The colt was WAY nicer due to all the upgrades, but the DW was a solid 80 or more percent of the Colt because it shot so well, and it always just had the feel of a quality firearm. Either way, you can't go wrong.

[dfletcher]

Colt...I had to chime in.

DW had a lot of mfg issues. Quality varied

Disclaimer: Yes I am prejudiced, I am a Colt dude

gb

When was it that "DW had alot of mfg issues"? I know of the revolver issues and changes of ownership, but am not aware of any "1911" issues.

My Colt Defender is the 2nd most reliable 1911 I've ever owned, 1st is an old Detonics that I've had for about 35 years. My Defender feeds and functions with just about everything, including 255 grain LSWC ( H & G) designed for the 45 Colt revolver. Having said that, the DW 1911s I own (CBOB, PM7 & Heritage) are miles ahead of most Colts on fit & finish. I'll admit though that I'd like to have one of Colt's current 1911 repro 1911s.

[RR.44]

I was at Turner's this afternoon, they have a CBOB and PM7 as well as several Colts, I didnt get a chance to handle the DW but I did get a look at it. I'll be there again on Monday so I'll have to look at them then.

[cannon]

Colt

[Legasat]

IMHO, Dan Wesson is a better built pistol. Colt has heritage.

Either will serve you well.

[keep_ur_powder_dry]

IMHO-

DW SSC .40..I had feed ramp, light primer strike and magazine issues. I sent weapon back and their customer service was great. I called them and spoke with the service, he mentioned in passing that the feed ramp and hammer spring issues were a mfg problem that had been resolved.

I went with aftermarket magazines and heavier hammer springs fixing the original issues. I like the weapon....now.

That being said it does not compare to my Defender or GC's. I also prefer a Springfield Champion to the DW.

gb

[pronstar]

Colt has better resell value

Based on what data?

Anecdotally, based on asking prices in the CG classifieds, I'd say that's not the case...both command strong prices.


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