My First 1911

[XDJYo]

I would actually instead recommend a Log Man mod to the slide stop.

^^^THIS!!!

The Logman mod takes a few minutes with a file. It makes reassembly surefire and a breeze.

The other option is to use electrical tape to cover above (slide) and below (frame) and a thin plastic piece to push the slide stop pin in.


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[911GT3]

I have been eyeing one of those as well for my 1st 1911. Looking for the stainless finish. Congrats and let us know how it shoots .

[balmo]

congrats OP, nice first 1911.

[Philinsocal]

I took the Dan Wesson to the range at lunch and, the jury is still out. I think I would like it better with wider grips. There was much more felt recoil in my hands than other 45s that I have shot. I was expecting the opposite.

[mike.h]

Congrats on a nice piece

[newbutold]

Dan Wesson fan here

[timbo399]

Great choice-- congrats on your first 1911!!

They are addicting. I bought my first about 8 years ago and was not planning on buying any more 1911's as it has been 100% reliabile and shoots great.

But I now own 5 1911's. Still, that first SW1911 I bought many years ago is always in my range bag with me. As well as serving as my primary HD gun.

That DW will serve you well for many years/decades!!!

[Litespeeds]

I took the Dan Wesson to the range at lunch and, the jury is still out. I think I would like it better with wider grips. There was much more felt recoil in my hands than other 45s that I have shot. I was expecting the opposite.

[Pupulepeter]

I would actually instead recommend a Log Man mod to the slide stop.

Nailed it. The Logman mod is the easiest and most effective way to avoid the idiot scratch and it makes reassembling the 1911 as easy as any pistol. You essentially file a notch in the slide stop that allows it to be simply pressed in. A few companies offer it standard on their parts, but I can't remember who off the top of my head.

VZ or LOK G10 grips offer the best fit and finish for a 1911 in my opinion.

[84yoda]

There was much more felt recoil in my hands than other 45s that I have shot. I was expecting the opposite.

VZ operator II grips. They feel good and give you awesome grip. I love mine. You can get slim line or standard width. Slim is only available with thumb notch while standard width is available with thumb notch or super scoop.

https://vzgrips.com/pistol-grips/1911/operators-ii

[Fishslayer]

Congrats on your first 1911 ! Very nice choice for your first ! Now your a member of the brotherhood of addicts !!!! You can't have just one.

It is more than I have ever spent on a gun but...it was not as bad as you would think.

That is what I am afraid of. haha

Well... you will be hard pressed (financially! ) to add something better. I have 3 of the lesser Dan Wessons and they are about as good as it gets (IMO) without venturing into the big $$$ land of custom/semi-custom.

Of course, as we all know, a Ruger SR1911 is just as good, if not better, than a Les Baer!

[Chapped Hide]

Nailed it. The Logman mod is the easiest and most effective way to avoid the idiot scratch and it makes reassembling the 1911 as easy as any pistol. You essentially file a notch in the slide stop that allows it to be simply pressed in. A few companies offer it standard on their parts, but I can't remember who off the top of my head.

VZ or LOK G10 grips offer the best fit and finish for a 1911 in my opinion.

Logman slide stop mod, used to do it on all my SA's because they were a PITA. Never took it this deep though.

[JTROKS]

I took the Dan Wesson to the range at lunch and, the jury is still out. I think I would like it better with wider grips. There was much more felt recoil in my hands than other 45s that I have shot. I was expecting the opposite.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

I haven't used any aftermarket mods, but the first time field stripping and reassembling a pricey 1911 can be nerve wracking. I just used a piece of electrical tape as a precaution with my 1911's. Just think "straight in" rather than "up and in."

[Fishslayer]

I would actually instead recommend a Log Man mod to the slide stop.

I could be wrong but i believe DW already have a beveled slide stop? Don't really feel like looking right now.