Dan Wesson Valor 1911 Stainless

[nwbackpacker]

Hi all!

I'm just itching to buy this gun. Hell, I'm just itching to buy a 1911 in general and my research has led to me this particular weapon. I'm looking to get a 1911 for range use. I already have a Sig P226 for home defense and a Kahr P9 for concealed use, so this gun is intended to be something for fun and something I might carry on rare occasions. I'm looking to buy the stainless and not the black version because it's way cheaper ($400 less) and also because it looks so shiny and amazing!

Anyone else have this gun? Am I crazy for wanting to get this thing? It will be my first 45 and I'm looking for a classic looking 1911 45 with amazing trigger that I'll enjoy firing at the range and fondling when the wife isn't looking. I've also fired the Sig 1911, which I loved, and various Kimbers which I also enjoyed but didn't really like the looks of.

Looking for advice. I can pick this up for $1500 or so before tax. Good buy? Anything else I should consider?

Thanks all!

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[SamRudolph]

Outstanding choice. Prices have really shot up lately, though.

[BigJon10125]

Good luck getting anyone to talk you out of that gun. I would buy it in a heartbeat. I have heard they are great guns, and with the exception of prices, never a bad thing about em.

[archer51]

Hard to beat a DW. I have the DW CBOB, I just wish I shoot as good as it does.

[deadguy]

Fantastic choice in your first 1911. Dan Wesson is among the top of the line in production 1911s.

If you decide to look at other brands in that price range, I would suggest looking at STI's Trojan, Rangemaster or Legacy line, the Colt Gold Cup models, Springfield TRP.