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[GD2A]

Thanks folks, I appreciate the replies thus far!

[Dave Waits]

Now, for the other side. While it's certainly priced like one, I would not call any DW an upper-end 1911. It's on about the same level as a Colt worked slightly by the Custom shop. Quality-wise I'd put them in the middle, high-middle. What work they do to them(Although some of what I've seen wasn't the best) does make them feel and shoot better than most Factory-Level guns.

As for the Gold Cup, it's apples and oranges. The Gold Cup is a dedicated Bullseye pistol, the DW isn't. In a Bullseye shooters hands a Gold Cup will stay with almost any upper-end 1911 except for Joe Chambers guns. This isn't to say DWs aren't accurate guns, they are. But, they won't shoot with a Gold Cup at Bullseye. Conversely, a Gold Cup isn't the best choice for a carry gun, sights are a little fragile for that. Plus, it would have to be respringed which would throw off the Balance of the action.

Then there's the price of the average DW new, they're really proud of them. They're, in my mind, overpriced by about $300.00. You could get a Gov't Model, reworked with the same bells and whistles from the Custom shop for less.

Just my opinions.

[DaFadda]

Can't speak to the Colt... don't own one. DW tho? I own a Patriot and a CCO. If you're going to buy one sight unseen.... Call Dave Severns at Severns Custom. One of the most reputable people I've ever met.
Just my 2 cents.
Da

[notshawn54]

Well I sold my Gold Cup to get my DW . Also based on what I've read. Haven't shot it yet. My feelings for the Gold Cup changed when I got my Eclipse II. The Kimber shoots groups inside of what the Colt would do. About the only thing I'll miss is the incredible blueing my Gold Cup had but not the sqishy trigger. Now if it's range only gun and a pristine 70's series, that changes the game. It's a Colt and it will never lose its value. BTW the Colt was my first pistol and I had it for 21 years so a lot of thought went into letting it go, so hopefully all goes well when I finally get to the range and if it does, I'll have no regrets.

[dwsmithjr]

I have a number of 1911s. Most of them are DW in both .45 and 10mm. They are some of the best of the best 1911s out there. I would take a DW over a Colt or Kimber any day of the week including Sunday.

The CZ Dan Wessons are, if anything, better than the pre-CZ Dan Wessons. The Heritage is an entry level DW, IMO, but does not, in any way, shirk on quality, fit or finish, it's just not an $1800 or $2000 Valor or Specialist.

The RZ was first a 10mm and took it's name from the rib on the top of the frame. When CZ started in with DW, they made the RZ-10 and then later a .45 version of the same design which is the Heritage.

I would recommend this gun to anyone who was ready to spend a little over a grand for a 1911. It's the best deal you could get.

[sdmc530]

Can't speak on this DW but I would not give up my Gold Cup for one. I have had Gold Cup for a couple of years and its a darn fine gun. Shoots straight and true and its a tack driver. DW are super nice though, not taking away from them. I sold my Mimber to get a Colt. You will not be sad to get a DW.......