ECO range report

[Grizzman]

Where are the pics?

I'm gonna be ready for a new nice 1911 (and a Rock) by the end of the year, and am considering an ECO.

[skosh69]

Originally Posted by Damon216

I just picked up the ECO in 45 and will give a report (and pics) shortly. Mine shot low... really low. I am talking about 6" at 7 yards. My second trip to the range concluded it was the shooter (me). My first time shooting a 1911 and am muscling the trigger and nose diving the barrel (I normally shoot a DA GP-100).

With some conscious trigger training and having a POA about 2" above the bulls eye put shoots dead center. I would like to get a lower front site...Anyone suggest and aftermarket site?

Here's a helpful tool to diagnose your shooting...

[titanse05]

My EDC is my ECO and it is my favorite pistol. It is a great value for what it has (which is everything). Mine shoots where I point it and looks great.

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[Grizzman]

Thanks for your feedback.

There was one at a LGS today, but it was a blem and a 9mm.

[ratpatrol]

Save for the .45 variant. Mine is a dream to shoot and on par with my EB with respect to fit and finish.

[Grizzman]

I didn't even ask to pick it up.

Any 9mm I get in the 1911 platform needs to have a number larger than 19 after the X.

In my opinion, DW shouldn't be selling blems, and I'm not going to support the business practice. The shop also had a non-treated Valor next to the ECO, also a blem. I've probably seen as many blems in that shop as perfect examples.

I'm still leaning heavily towards an ECO, but I still haven't shot a VBOB.

[DrHenley]

What's the street price on the ECO? That MSRP is outrageous. My Sig Ultra Carry was half that price!

[titanse05]

Yeah Sigs are half the price because they are half the gun that the ECO is.

I picked mine up used for $1200. It was like new and I purchased it from a nice gentleman that was ex-military and was only selling because he needed the money for family issues. Best money I ever spent.

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[ratpatrol]

I paid around $1500 new for mine last year. Current demand seems to be driving DW up like crazy. Check Gunbroker to get an initial idea. Also look at the Blemish variants for a little less money.