Dan Wesson 1911 Poll

[kuma32shaq]

Hey everyone,

I am looking to get a 1911 and have narrowed it down to the Dan Wesson however I am stuck on which one. I can get:

1) Dan Wesson RZ-45 Heritage for $875.00
2) Dan Wesson Classic Bobtail CBOB for $875.00
3) Dan Wesson Valor VBOB for $1299.00

I like the Valor better, but the price tag on the others seems too hard to pass. Is the Valor worth the extra price tag?

[damon1272]

My question is where the hell you found a cbob for that price? I would jump on the cbob just because they are a great concealable pistol.

[nick]

If you can get them for that price, get all 3, or tell me where I can get the two you decide to pass on.

[kuma32shaq]

Don't really CCW, was looking for more range use

[kuma32shaq]

Maybe i should specify they are all Blemish guns, but NIB

[nick]

Still worth it, unless the blemish in question affects functionality. For the range, I'd get the Valor or the RZ-45. The RZ-45 I have is a very accurate gun, and I'm yet to experience a problem with it. I didn't get it for $875 though... For that price, I'd get the second one. Now, if you'd kindly PM me where I can get the two you're not picking up...

[kuma32shaq]

any problems with the 2009 models vs the 2010 and 2011 models?

[kuma32shaq]

Heritage:
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CBOB:
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Valor:
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[Snapping Twig]

I've heard the blems are difficult to discern, so by all means get one!

I have a 2008 CBOB I bought from a member here a couple years back and I could not be more pleased with it.

DW builds a fine 1911.

FWIW, the VBOB is said to be REAL nice, and at that price, it might just be worth it to step up a notch.

[nick]

any problems with the 2009 models vs the 2010 and 2011 models?

Well, they changed to forged frames in 2010, I believe. However, their older frames were good, too.