Hi all. I am in the process of getting a 1911. I've narrowed it down to the following: SW 1911 model 108284 or the DW 1911 Pointman 7, model #: 01900. The price from Buds Guns Shop for both guns is minimal probably $20 dollars more for the DW. I'm trying to compare a SW that most closely matches the DW and the SW1911 108284 does with the exception of having an ambi-safety on the SW which I need because I'm lefty and the DW doesn't have it. DW does have Ed Brown, STI and others name brand parts on it and I'm not sure if SW has MIM or other vendor parts on it's pistols. Personally MIM or not, I won't be competing with this gun as it will be a range gun only so I doubt I'll ever shoot it enough to worry about that. Can you all give me your opinions on this specific model of SW if you have one and post pic's, and also if anyone has the DW. I'm having a hard time finding the SW in stock at my local gunshops here in IL as it would have to be ordered, but I can't beat the costs from Buds. I would spend less with ordering online, shipping and FFL, by at least $100. I have seen the DW's in my local gunshops, and I have to say fellas, they are nice! DW has put together a nice 1911. I wish it came with an ambi-safety. Let me know and take care.
JP
JP