I have been eyeballing a DW Valor for months now and I have done a lot of online research but I am still not sold on it.
I know there are a lot of people who love Springfields however I have rented a couple and the groups and my sore palm left a bad enough taste in my mouth that I don't even remember the models and decided to just stay clear of Springfield 1911s altogether.
In contrast I saw an SR1911 at a dealer and knowing how hard they were to come by didn't hestitate to purchase one. I like Rugers and there is just a novelty about 1911s. My first trip to the range with it was mind blowing. Fresh out of the box, no cleaning or sighting with the 7 round mag, my first shot was a flier but the next 6 shots I rapidly took out 5 targets of different sizes in 6 seconds at 25 yards. I have had a love affair with CZs for a few years now but I have never even achieved this with those. The speed and accuracy was amazing. Dealers and tell me the SR1911 is a nice entry level 1911 but I honestly wonder have they even fired one and how much better could a higher priced 1911 possibly be? I mean how much better could say a DW Valor be in comparison? I am not knocking higher priced firearms or their manufacturers. My questions are because my knowledge and experience with 1911s is quite limited.
Granted the DW Valor has a forged frame, tool steel small parts, hienie straight 8 ledge sights, the tightest slide to frame fit of any 1911 I have ever handled, and would fill the gap between my love of CZ firearms as well as my new 1911 addiction. Their limited production run gives me comfort that the quality is likely top notch. I see where the cost comes from but is how it performs worth the extra money?
I know the answer will vary from person to person due to different styles, tastes and philosophies so I will say my income is limited and I lean more to practical purposes in a firearm than fashion. I will not be using a Valor as a carry weapon and don't want a display piece. As a range/duty weapon is it justifiably $800 better than a SR1911? I feel the rented Springfields in the same price range as the Valor were not. The ranges that rent firearms near me only have the typical Kimbers, Springfields and Colts for renal.
Would the $1500 I am saving for a Valor be better spent on a Springfield M1A? Perhaps a CZ 97b and a Para P14-45? Any and all opinions will help and are appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I know there are a lot of people who love Springfields however I have rented a couple and the groups and my sore palm left a bad enough taste in my mouth that I don't even remember the models and decided to just stay clear of Springfield 1911s altogether.
In contrast I saw an SR1911 at a dealer and knowing how hard they were to come by didn't hestitate to purchase one. I like Rugers and there is just a novelty about 1911s. My first trip to the range with it was mind blowing. Fresh out of the box, no cleaning or sighting with the 7 round mag, my first shot was a flier but the next 6 shots I rapidly took out 5 targets of different sizes in 6 seconds at 25 yards. I have had a love affair with CZs for a few years now but I have never even achieved this with those. The speed and accuracy was amazing. Dealers and tell me the SR1911 is a nice entry level 1911 but I honestly wonder have they even fired one and how much better could a higher priced 1911 possibly be? I mean how much better could say a DW Valor be in comparison? I am not knocking higher priced firearms or their manufacturers. My questions are because my knowledge and experience with 1911s is quite limited.
Granted the DW Valor has a forged frame, tool steel small parts, hienie straight 8 ledge sights, the tightest slide to frame fit of any 1911 I have ever handled, and would fill the gap between my love of CZ firearms as well as my new 1911 addiction. Their limited production run gives me comfort that the quality is likely top notch. I see where the cost comes from but is how it performs worth the extra money?
I know the answer will vary from person to person due to different styles, tastes and philosophies so I will say my income is limited and I lean more to practical purposes in a firearm than fashion. I will not be using a Valor as a carry weapon and don't want a display piece. As a range/duty weapon is it justifiably $800 better than a SR1911? I feel the rented Springfields in the same price range as the Valor were not. The ranges that rent firearms near me only have the typical Kimbers, Springfields and Colts for renal.
Would the $1500 I am saving for a Valor be better spent on a Springfield M1A? Perhaps a CZ 97b and a Para P14-45? Any and all opinions will help and are appreciated. Thanks in advance.