Comments on Colt vs Dan Wesson?

[KentuckyBlue]

I've been looking at 4.25" .45's and am leaning toward either a Colt 1911 Commander or a Dan Wesson Classic Bobtail. Both are stainless steel. Colt holds 8+1; DW holds 7+1. Colt weight 36 oz. DW weighs 34 oz. Colt is $70 less. I want a reliable gun, capable of CC, with available service if needed.

 

[WARPARTY36]

The DW holds 8 + 1 also. The bobtail makes a bigger difference in the holster than you think it would. I haven't needed any customer service, but Keith at DW frequents a couple of 1911 forums and is readily available. I own 2 DW's so I'm prejudice, but you can't beat them for the money.

 

[CWL]

I just bought a Colt Commander in Jan & a DW Bobtail in Feb.

For the money, the DW has a better fit slide to frame, NM bushing, extended mag catch, ext thumb safety, tritium front site, light hammer, skel trigger, dehorned, etc. and etc...

I plan on doing the same to the Colt, but it'll probably cost me an additional $2K parts & smithing to get there.

As posted above, they all use the same Govt. size magazines.

 

[rellascout]

The value in the CBOB is hard to beat. It uses Ed brown quality parts. Very few mim parts. Carrys well and look great.

I have used customer service from both companies and both were exceptional.

If I were looking for a platform to build the perfect gun then I would choose Colt but for a right out of the box carry I would pick the CBOB.

 

[10-Ring]

I've got a Colt & a DW -- love'em both and as has been mentioned, the qlty & value of the CBOB is tough to beat