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I've never owned a full-size, single-stack 1911 and I wanted to get one in 2011. I was unable to find a blued Colt O1970 in time (still looking, and now saving money again since depleting my funds).
After much research and investigation and hemming and hawing, I purchased a Dan Wesson over a Colt O1070 because the Dan Wesson felt about 80% better and was only about $150 more.
The Heritage has exactly the sights I wanted, the trigger is STELLAR, the fit and finish is excellent (with the exception of the thumb safety, which I'm going to have to radius a bit along the rear edge). From what I've read the quality of the parts is excellent as well.
The first 5 rounds I shot were in a group of 1.25", just above POA, using Remington "Leadless" 230 grain. I haven't shot any more groups, just banging steel for fun. My 12-year-old boy fell in love with this pistol and I'm afraid I'm going to have to give it to him when he's old enough.
I think I made the right choice. I still want a nice blued Colt but it'll have to wait.
Video here for those interested.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cl9pZulaIM
After much research and investigation and hemming and hawing, I purchased a Dan Wesson over a Colt O1070 because the Dan Wesson felt about 80% better and was only about $150 more.
The Heritage has exactly the sights I wanted, the trigger is STELLAR, the fit and finish is excellent (with the exception of the thumb safety, which I'm going to have to radius a bit along the rear edge). From what I've read the quality of the parts is excellent as well.
The first 5 rounds I shot were in a group of 1.25", just above POA, using Remington "Leadless" 230 grain. I haven't shot any more groups, just banging steel for fun. My 12-year-old boy fell in love with this pistol and I'm afraid I'm going to have to give it to him when he's old enough.
I think I made the right choice. I still want a nice blued Colt but it'll have to wait.
Video here for those interested.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cl9pZulaIM