Bruce, The Minor does contain imported parts. We do the frame milling and rail fitting in the US and assemble, test finish, blue, laser, testfire...ect all in the US. For the volume of Minors we have sold there has been a very low percentage of problems. This is our entry level Pistol.

The Pointman Major Line is all USA other than the Grips which we get from Chip McCormick, but he has them made in Costa Rica. Other than that everything is USA on the PM1-S, PM1-B, PM7-S, PM7-B, and the Guardian series which is the Commander Length.

Adding a guide rod will not void the warranty.

The major frames and slide are made at Essex at this time.

The PM2-P(MINOR) is made for a entry level pistol, but we still fit the frame and slide so that if you wish to build it up latter it still has a good foundation to start with. Most of the entry level pistols you will see are Slop Boxes. The slide and frame fit is so poor that you will never be able to build a pistol that the accuracy will last.  

We have had no reports of poor accuracy out of the Minor. It was designed to get a person started in the action shooting type sports like IDPA..  We have had some ejection problems, but this is generally cured by a different pound recoil spring change.  With the vast types of ammunition available for the 45 acp, sometimes a spring change will be necessary depending on ammo.  Many beginner shooters do not understand this, but this is why Wolff springs supplies 7lb. to 26lb in both standard and most in variable twist for this reason.

The frame RC is 28 -32 and the slide is 36 - 40.

I hope this helps you. If you are looking for a match grade pistol look at the major series, it is hard to beat for the price. If you want entry level go with the minor.

Thank you, and if I can help you any more let me know,
Bob
Dan Wesson Firearms