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Posted: 3/5/2017 1:16:35 PM EDT
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Personally If I had to choose between those two I'd choose the DW.
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Posted: 3/5/2017 2:31:16 PM EDT
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I was 1911 shopping yesterday.
Handled both extensively. It may not be the "better" gun but i like the S&W. |
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Posted: 3/5/2017 6:50:52 PM EDT
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Dan Wesson.
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Posted: 3/6/2017 11:13:51 AM EDT
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i have a 1911sc it is one accurate and light and have fired a few thousand rds through it and have had no issues if fact it just gets better.sw gets my vote.
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Posted: 3/6/2017 11:16:54 AM EDT
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Dan Wesson all day everyday....
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Posted: 3/6/2017 8:17:27 PM EDT
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As much as I like Smith & Wessons, my only experience with one of their 1911s was colored by a loose ejector. In contrast, my DW ECO is rock solid and the fit and finish are far superior.
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Posted: 3/6/2017 10:51:04 PM EDT
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I would also agree, hands down Dan Wesson for sure.
The S&W E Series is a good value to be sure, it is more for those looking for a first 1911 pattern pistol with a lot of features for the price that is a USA made piece. Good luck |
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Posted: 3/7/2017 6:22:28 PM EDT
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my 1911sc is light enough to carry , I have over 5k rounds through mine and it used to be my hunting sidearm (rain, mud, sand, swimming in rivers always reliable) I will put my 1911 up against any one of my glocks for reliability any day of the week. The best feature is S&W nailed it on the external extractor after mags the extractor can be your nemisis which won't be the case with the smith.
I have the dan wesson razorback and yes they are a better quality of pistol but the scandium s&w 1911 is easy to carry and abuse and if your going to carry it you have to be willing to abuse it. |
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Posted: 3/8/2017 10:17:12 PM EDT
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I would go with the S&W as well, weight is everything. Smith is a great 1911 and so is Dan Wesson, not an easy call but for everyday carry the Smith.
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Posted: 3/8/2017 10:52:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Dan Wesson all day everyday.... |
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Posted: 3/10/2017 5:17:29 AM EDT
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I shot a S&W 1911Sc with frangible ammo in a training class. I had just bought the gun and brought it as a 3rd spare. It shot nice with low grain bullet at high velocity.
The Smith didn't feel solid in my hand. This was a production gun with smaller Novak sights - I want full size .45 sights. The grip safety and manual safety - Felt Mushy. My safety has to Snap On/Off. Plus, the grip safety has an odd radius; no replacing it. Sold it and bought a CLW 
I'd like to see if an Al/Sc frame pistol will survive 100K. |
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Posted: 3/10/2017 6:24:39 PM EDT
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the smith comes with a lifetime warranty if something breaks S&W has great customer service.
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Posted: 3/11/2017 2:46:55 PM EDT
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For what the OP wants the gun for, the S&W would be a good choice overall.
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Posted: 3/11/2017 7:05:08 PM EDT
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If you go through enough of these comparison threads you'll discover DW is the consensus choice among non-custom 1911s by about a ten to one ratio. The fit and finish is actually comparable to some of the full customs, and the accuracy isn't far enough off to be a factor for most shooters.
You'll probably pay a couple of hundred dollar premium for the DW, but the next step up is very often thousands. Check out 1911 Forum.com if you really want to get into the nitty-gritty. |
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Posted: 3/13/2017 5:12:01 PM EDT
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Why not just get both.
While it's not a Guardian, The DW is the superior pistol. The SC is more of a part of the EDC rotation, for me atleast |
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Posted: 3/13/2017 7:00:53 PM EDT
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Why not just get both. While it's not a Guardian, The DW is the superior pistol. The SC is more of a part of the EDC rotation, for me atleast So if your choosing to carry a inferior pistol. I'm assuming it's inferior in fit and finish? anything else? |
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Posted: 3/14/2017 4:11:23 PM EDT
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I don't feel it's inferior. It functions flawlessly and is respectively accurate. Hence the reason it's in the rotation.
On the other hand, the DW is considerably higher priced. So if the need ever arises that I have to actually use my carry weapon, I'm not going to cry that any of the less pricey firearms I own will need to spend some time in an evidence locker until the judgment is passed and I get it back. I bought the DW new, but most of my carry pieces were purchased used (including the S&W). The less of my money sitting somewhere that I have no control over it, the better. |
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Posted: 3/14/2017 9:03:10 PM EDT
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I have the S&W Sc Commander. It is very accurate and has been reliable with everything that I have fed it. It is easy to carry in
a good quality custom holster and carry belt. Buy with confidence. |
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Posted: 3/16/2017 4:44:13 PM EDT
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the smith comes with a lifetime warranty if something breaks S&W has great customer service. |
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