Quote from: Bohica on July 17 2016 03:36:26 AM MDT
Redwing, before you sell it, remember there aren't that many frequently fired 1911s that don't have a scratch somewhere!

I bought a used Kimber and was amazed it didn't have that scratch.  It does now, of course.

Also treat yourself to a bushing compensator.  The hotter your ammo, the smoother it will shoot.
For me, that was the best mod I've done to any gun so far, and it only costs about as much as 1-2 boxes of ammo.

http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Multi-Comp-Bushing-Compensator-Full-Size-Stainless-Steel/productinfo/397S/ can be found at online retailers and ebay for $60 on sale, $80

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1911-Punisher-Compensator-Brake-w-side-slots-45acp-SS-SATIN-Finish-Made-in-USA-/301704920420?hash=item463f03bd64:g:D5sAAOSwu4BVwSnK for $38 bucks delivered.

Took it to the range today and went thru another 100 rounds.  Love the way this gun shoots.

Then took it apart and cleaned it.  Definitely more of a pain than most of the more mainstream guns now.  But I was able to break it down, clean it well and get it back together much faster.  Plus I had a scratch protector this time.  Big difference... 

Thanks for the tip Deuce.

Shot about 75 rounds today thru this.  Need to find cheaper ammo.  This a fun gun to shoot, and not much worse than the 9mm.

Definitely was a step down after shooting my .44 magnum!  LOL

Not sure I have the energy to break it down again and try cleaning it yet again...

Slide release.  Just watched a video and he referred to it as the idiots scratch on 1911.   

After breaking it down and oiling it.  Think I want to sell it...

Most frustrating hour of my life.  Nothing is easy with this thing.  Think I just want a Glock.

Probably gonna drive to major gun shop near me and see if I can get major trade in value on un-fired weapon.

Actually scratched the side of the gun trying to get magazine release re-inserted.  So now the gun is scratched and still never fired...   

I went with the DW Razorback.  Picked it up today from FFL.  Will take it to the range this weekend...

Quote from: 01deuce on July 06 2016 08:42:55 AM MDT
When you are looking remember that colt just changed the Delta elite. There are many of the old style still out there for sale as well as the new style.

What are the differences, and how can I tell specifically by looking at one?

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BB gun? I have no clue what you mean by that.

A witness is much more like a CZ than a Dan Wesson will ever be.

Sorry, I did google search on it, and first hit was a BB gun.

My thinking behind buying the DW Razorback, was that it's a CZ USA product.  Financially supporting the company, that I like.

I hope to be able to get my hands on a Colt before making a decision.  So here's hoping I see one this weekend at the local gun show.

Quote from: 01deuce on July 06 2016 03:23:29 AM MDT

Quote from: Redwing471 on July 05 2016 06:27:31 PM MDT
I forgot to mention I am a huge CZ fan also...

Hence the reason the DW was at top of my list.   

CZ fan ? Tanfoglio Witness?

Not interested in a BB gun.  Thanks though as it does look cool...

So you Colt / Kimber owners.  Which do you prefer?  Why?

I forgot to mention I am a huge CZ fan also...

Hence the reason the DW was at top of my list.   

I agree with holding them.  Never been able to find one locally yet.  Going to big show near me on Saturday so looking for input of folks who have had them ahead of time.

Looking at buying a 10mm within next few weeks.

Comparing the following:

DW Razorback
Kimber Eclipse II
Colt Delta Elite
Glock 20 and / or 40

Main uses will be for target practice and backup side arm for hunting.  May consider handgun hunting later.

I am aware there is a big price difference between the DW to Glock 20.  But I would like to know if it's worth the upgrade.  Plus I am not a Glock fan in general.  Prefer hammer guns over striker, and also don't care for the Polymer models.  But the fact it would be out in bad weather conditions isn't lost either.

So from folks who have shot some or all, I would love their opinion....