Let me say at the outside that I have more than enough guns. I know that sounds blasphemous, but as a man with 70 years of age peeking over the horizon and with no one to leave them to upon my demise, I don’t want to make things even more difficult for my wife and children. (Please note that I am not in any health crisis.)
That having been said and noting that I have recently come into a bit of a financial windfall, I’m thinking about buying one more handgun, my last, and I want it to be special. I have pretty much narrowed my search down to two, as the title says.
I have four CZ 75 pistols and I like them a lot but some of the custom guns keep winking at me and I am a sucker for a pretty face.
I have a lovely Sig 1911, a Nightmare Carry. It’s great. But I fondled a Dan Wesson Bruin and a 9mm Discretion and my knees got weak. I had a DW revolver for a while. It was lovely but aggravated the arthritis in my hand to the extent that I never shot it so I sold it.
So, any advice (and please, don’t say buy them both)?
Re: A Conundrum: Dan Wesson 1911 vs custom CZ
2Dad? Is that you?
Get a Dan Wesson. It's a grail gun and you already have 4 CZs. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Re: A Conundrum: Dan Wesson 1911 vs custom CZ
3Leave one of the CZ75's to dear old Mason?So, any advice
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Re: A Conundrum: Dan Wesson 1911 vs custom CZ
4Marlene and the Klown will have to flip a coin to see who gets the Luger.
Thanks for a sensible recommendation!
Others?
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Others?
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Re: A Conundrum: Dan Wesson 1911 vs custom CZ
5You could always split the 1911/CZ difference and go DWX. Does that help?
Re: A Conundrum: Dan Wesson 1911 vs custom CZ
7Ya know, Tanfoglio make some pretty fantastic semi custom race guns that fit the had like a CZ. Spara, get your ass in here and suggest some sexy Italians.
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Re: A Conundrum: Dan Wesson 1911 vs custom CZ
8Hah! I knew I could count on you all.
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Re: A Conundrum: Dan Wesson 1911 vs custom CZ
9I was just looking through the Dan Wesson website and there is quite the selection.
If I had to make a choice, it would fall on the Dan Wesson.
My main reason is that I am not a big fan of CZ triggers. I own two a 75 polished and a 97DB.
I had a Cajun Works trigger job on the 97DB and its better, but nothing beats a 1911 trigger break.
If I had to make a choice, it would fall on the Dan Wesson.
My main reason is that I am not a big fan of CZ triggers. I own two a 75 polished and a 97DB.
I had a Cajun Works trigger job on the 97DB and its better, but nothing beats a 1911 trigger break.
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Re: A Conundrum: Dan Wesson 1911 vs custom CZ
10A very good point. My Sigg 1911 trigger is head and shoulders better than any of my CZ triggers. The latter are fine, but the 1911’s is sublime.FlyGuy wrote:I was just looking through the Dan Wesson website and there is quite the selection.
If I had to make a choice, it would fall on the Dan Wesson.
My main reason is that I am not a big fan of CZ triggers. I own two a 75 polished and a 97DB.
I had a Cajun Works trigger job on the 97DB and its better, but nothing beats a 1911 trigger break.
Re: A Conundrum: Dan Wesson 1911 vs custom CZ
11Considering you already have several CZ-75 iterations, maybe a nice Dan Wesson 1911 is fitting for a distinguished gentleman like yourself. It’s that or a shiny CZ-clone race gun which you’ll never use to it’s designed capacity. Which one would you rather paw every once in a while during those cold, wet PA winters? Which would bring you greater satisfaction to manipulate and stroke while sitting next to the crackling fire, running your toes through the fur of those lazy freeloaders sleeping below your feet?
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Re: A Conundrum: Dan Wesson 1911 vs custom CZ
12Once again, Bisbee cuts right to the heart of the matter and severs the Gordian Knot with style and aplomb.
Easy, the Dan Wesson.
Easy, the Dan Wesson.
Re: A Conundrum: Dan Wesson 1911 vs custom CZ
13OMG, I just checked out the DWX. I think you need to get that one. Not just the handle of a CZ slammed into a 1911 frame and trigger. The slide also apparently rides inside the frame like a true CZ. I don’t know why this pistol design isn’t more popular...
Oh, it costs more than my 2004 Corolla is why.
Oh, it costs more than my 2004 Corolla is why.
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Re: A Conundrum: Dan Wesson 1911 vs custom CZ
14Why not sell the sig and a cz and then get both? Then you have a net zero increase in your collection.
Re: A Conundrum: Dan Wesson 1911 vs custom CZ
15Jeez, Biz. Just when your arguments had buoyed my resolve, you go and muddy the waters. The electrons in my last post had hardly dropped back to ground state.
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Re: A Conundrum: Dan Wesson 1911 vs custom CZ
16But, but, like my children, I love them all. Greatly and equally.
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Re: A Conundrum: Dan Wesson 1911 vs custom CZ
17And here you thought the LGC community exists to make your life easier. -How quaint.
Speaking of children, how dare you disown us at this late date!
Speaking of children, how dare you disown us at this late date!
"It is better to be violent, if there is violence in our hearts, than to put on the cloak of non-violence to cover impotence. There is hope for a violent man to become non-violent. There is no such hope for the impotent." -Gandhi
Re: A Conundrum: Dan Wesson 1911 vs custom CZ
18Um...maybe they just let me into witness protection?
Re: A Conundrum: Dan Wesson 1911 vs custom CZ
19Well, if you're really looking for one to stroke more than shoot, Dan Wesson. If you're looking for one more to shoot than to stroke, that DWX seems like the thing. It's hard to beat the appearance of a stainless 1911. The DWX is close to ugly by comparison.
I'd wanted a Dan Wesson really bad (ok, still do) until you talked me into the SP-01. I don't get to shoot enough as it is, so function over form. (plus it's half the cost and more utilitarian)
I'd wanted a Dan Wesson really bad (ok, still do) until you talked me into the SP-01. I don't get to shoot enough as it is, so function over form. (plus it's half the cost and more utilitarian)
Re: A Conundrum: Dan Wesson 1911 vs custom CZ
20Was I right about the Sp-01? I’d hate to think I misled you.featureless wrote:Well, if you're really looking for one to stroke more than shoot, Dan Wesson. If you're looking for one more to shoot than to stroke, that DWX seems like the thing. It's hard to beat the appearance of a stainless 1911. The DWX is close to ugly by comparison.
I'd wanted a Dan Wesson really bad (ok, still do) until you talked me into the SP-01. I don't get to shoot enough as it is, so function over form. (plus it's half the cost and more utilitarian)
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21It's the fucking bomb! I have a CGW trigger kit waiting in the garage if I ever get around to it (and work up the nerve). Did I mention I got a PRC shortly after? It was all forlorn in the LGS.Bucolic wrote: Tue Nov 10, 2020 2:41 pmWas I right about the Sp-01? I’d hate to think I misled you.featureless wrote:Well, if you're really looking for one to stroke more than shoot, Dan Wesson. If you're looking for one more to shoot than to stroke, that DWX seems like the thing. It's hard to beat the appearance of a stainless 1911. The DWX is close to ugly by comparison.
I'd wanted a Dan Wesson really bad (ok, still do) until you talked me into the SP-01. I don't get to shoot enough as it is, so function over form. (plus it's half the cost and more utilitarian)
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Re: A Conundrum: Dan Wesson 1911 vs custom CZ
22Whew! Thanks for clarifying. I do love mine. All I have done is a CGW spring kit, and extended firing pin.
Re: A Conundrum: Dan Wesson 1911 vs custom CZ
23Now I see what the DWX is is - YES!
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Re: A Conundrum: Dan Wesson 1911 vs custom CZ
24I agree with Featureless. The DWX is amazing but looks like the offspring of a fling between a 1911 and SP-01. A truly nice 1911 would probably look and feel much better fondling empty in the house. I own a beautifully blued Colt 1911 for that expressed purpose.
I would like to shoot the DWX though, just to see how much better it is than a cajunized SP-01. Is it truly 2-3x better? -I wonder. But based on looks I can say it wins points on novelty; definitely a Klown gun, fer sure.
Oh, and if you get a Dan Wesson 1911 get a good one. And sell the Sig.
I would like to shoot the DWX though, just to see how much better it is than a cajunized SP-01. Is it truly 2-3x better? -I wonder. But based on looks I can say it wins points on novelty; definitely a Klown gun, fer sure.
Oh, and if you get a Dan Wesson 1911 get a good one. And sell the Sig.
"It is better to be violent, if there is violence in our hearts, than to put on the cloak of non-violence to cover impotence. There is hope for a violent man to become non-violent. There is no such hope for the impotent." -Gandhi
Re: A Conundrum: Dan Wesson 1911 vs custom CZ
25I suspect it would be a long wait for a DWX. My Sp-01 is not the limiting factor of my accuracy.
My favorite LGS is a CZ and DW dealer and usually has a couple DWs in stock, although this is an unusual time. I need to visit.
My favorite LGS is a CZ and DW dealer and usually has a couple DWs in stock, although this is an unusual time. I need to visit.