Dan Wesson PM7 vs Springfield MC Operator

[Inkman]

I am torn between these 2. The only thing I know about these guns are they're both 1911 Full Size 45ACP and price are close enough. I like them both but unfortunately I can't buy both. I really appreciate any input or comments on both of these guns good and bad.

TIA

Go to a dealer and handle them in person. Dryfire each one side by side.

Then buy one.

Al

[darkjedi351]

I love that green frame! Asides from the P01 OD Green, this is about te only OD Green Frame I like

me too!
I'm thinking about sending my lightweight operator in for the front strap scallops and od green coating.

[PokerGun]

Go to a dealer and handle them in person. Dryfire each one side by side.

Al

Done that.

[PokerGun]

I love that green frame! Asides from the P01 OD Green, this is about te only OD Green Frame I like

I agree.

[PokerGun]

Op- location?

I'm sure more would go for the DW due to the name branding. I own a MC and love it but if the price were close I'd get the DW.

It's $150 difference.

[PokerGun]

I'd get the Springfield. They have an excellent custom shop that will upgrade your pistol any way you want, and with any part you want (within reason, I'm sure). You can turn your SA MC Operator into a gun as nice if not nicer than any Wilson Combat or Ed Brown. Every time you get a few hundred bucks together you can send it in, and upgrade something. It's the 1 gun to have for the rest of your life. And since the work is done by SA it'll still be completely under their awesome warranty.

I sent my SA TRP in to the custom shop for upgrades; they even had all the parts already in stock! Harrison Design slide stop, Harrison Design trigger, Harrison Design rear sight, gold bead front sight. It barely cost any more to have them installed than just buying the parts from Brownells.

Good to know. Thanks for the info.

[epwegmann]

I'd opt for the SA as well; as has been mentioned with the warranty and the custom shop. I have used the warranty before for an absolutely arbitrary issue, easy as pie and a pleasant experience.

I've also used the Custom Shop for quite a bit of work, and was blown away by the communication, quality of work, and turn around time. Deb and Mr. Williams were just great to work with.

I will say this, I have only HANDLED a DW, and will say it was nice. But I have nothing else to add beyond that.


And for what it's worth, I bought a MCO, sold it, and am in the midst of buying another because I sincerely regretted it; it is the only gun I've ever regretted selling.


Thanks
Erik

[Chapped Hide]

I'd get the Springfield. They have an excellent custom shop that will upgrade your pistol any way you want, and with any part you want (within reason, I'm sure). You can turn your SA MC Operator into a gun as nice if not nicer than any Wilson Combat or Ed Brown. Every time you get a few hundred bucks together you can send it in, and upgrade something. It's the 1 gun to have for the rest of your life. And since the work is done by SA it'll still be completely under their awesome warranty.

I sent my SA TRP in to the custom shop for upgrades; they even had all the parts already in stock! Harrison Design slide stop, Harrison Design trigger, Harrison Design rear sight, gold bead front sight. It barely cost any more to have them installed than just buying the parts from Brownells.

This is the exact reason that I am consolidating my collection to just Glocks and Springfield's.

[ACfixer]

I'd get the Springfield. They have an excellent custom shop that will upgrade your pistol any way you want, and with any part you want (within reason, I'm sure). You can turn your SA MC Operator into a gun as nice if not nicer than any Wilson Combat or Ed Brown. Every time you get a few hundred bucks together you can send it in, and upgrade something. It's the 1 gun to have for the rest of your life. And since the work is done by SA it'll still be completely under their awesome warranty.

I sent my SA TRP in to the custom shop for upgrades; they even had all the parts already in stock! Harrison Design slide stop, Harrison Design trigger, Harrison Design rear sight, gold bead front sight. It barely cost any more to have them installed than just buying the parts from Brownells.

Excellent post.

[utc]

are both on roster? I know MC Operator is, and Riflegear has it on sale right now... if I had 1200 bucks, I'd buy it.

[_TomT_]

are both on roster? I know MC Operator is, and Riflegear has it on sale right now... if I had 1200 bucks, I'd buy it.

Both are on the roster IIRC, I think that's the PM7 is the only 45 DW on the roster.

[Mister.E]

Out the box you're getting a higher quality pistol with DW, but also comes at a premium. SA has the edge with their service and custom shop. I toss it up to do you want a rail or not, and also is this something you want to modify down the road? I give DW the nod in resale value.

I'd try to get your hands on both and make a decision.

[Mister.E]

Both are on the roster IIRC, I think that's the PM7 is the only 45 DW on the roster.

DW only has 2 pistols on roster, both 45, PM7 or CBOB

[big blaze]

It depends on what your buying it for. If your looking for more of a range gun go with the Dan Wesson. If your looking for a home defense gun go with the Springfield you can attach a flashlight.