I just wanted to comment on a conversation I had today with Bob Serva the president of Dan Wesson Firearms.
I had not been able to find much info on DW's line of Pointman 1911s. Yesterday I wrote an e-mail to them asking a few questions as well as expressing my frustration with trying to find dependable info.
I expected that sometime in the next week I'd get a response that never managed to answer my questions. Though I e-mailed them last night at 8:00pm or so, I had a reply waiting in my inbox today before 8am.
When I first opened the e-mail I was disappointed to see that the letter was so short, but in fact the reason for this was because it was an open invitation for me to call DW and speak directly with the president Bob Serva.
I was shocked when I called there and the receptionist actually put me through. Bob and I had at least a 10min conversation where I asked questions and he gave me flat out honest answers!! Amazing service in this day and age.
The heart of our talk was my question about the origin of the Pointman Minor, a pistol that is rumored to be an import. Mr. Serva explained to me that this gun does contain some imported parts, but is assembled fitted and finished right here in Upstate NY. Furthermore, the more upscale Pointman Major line is completely American made with the exception of the exotic hardwood grips (for obvious reasons).
I just wanted to share what was an uplifting experience for me, to talk directly to the president of the company like that and get no BS.
Cool huh? I guess I know what company I'll be supporting with a 1911 purchase.