Trvlngnrs Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Hi everyone, I'd like your opinion on a gun purchase.I'm wanting a 1911 9mm. I have narrowed it down to 2 choices:1) New STI Guardian $999 + S/H2) Used Dan Wesson PM9. Reportedly 90% - 95% new condition. Asking $1,000 shipped. It's an online purchase from another forum. I understand they are both fairly nice guns, and the pricepoint is do-able for me.I realize that the STI is a bit smaller, that isn't real important as I have M&P's and Glock's that I carry, so I likely wont be carrying this gun.What are your thoughts on the two choices please? It'll be used mainly at the range, but it's main purpose is "because I want it" :-). I don't own any 1911 designed guns. Thank you in advance!!Trvlngnrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikethor Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Take the Dan Wesson hands down. I have never had an STI so cannot comment on that but I have a DW Marksman which will never be sold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 If you aren't looking for a carry gun you would probably be happier with a full sized 1911 9mm. If the PM9 is in good condition that is a good deal. Plus if you decide to shoot the games (uspsa, steel challenge, etc.) with it the PM9 would be the obvious better choice. The quality of the DW guns is very good and the PM9 has a good reputation so if you change your mind you should easily be able to get your money out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcalvert Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 PM9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Used guns are usually the better value. Guns depreciate the minute you walk out of the gunshop. I've never owned a DW, but have never heard a bad word about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgunone Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) I own a couple of STI's and a DW PM9. Hands down the DW is the better weapon. DW is stainless if that matters. Also in my case the DW has a better trigger and better fit, it is as smooth as glass. My DW feeds anything you put in it, where the STI with 10 rd mags sometimes have issues with hollow points. So far I've never needed customer service work on the DW. Service I have gotten from STI hasn't been satisfactory at this point on one of my STI pistols. Edited January 29, 2015 by shotgunone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trvlngnrs Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Wow, you guys are awesome. I posted this same question on some other forums and haven't recieved 1 reply! Thank you very much for your advice! I got a couple photo's of the PM9. Is the rubbing on the bottom a concern? The owner says there is an "idiot mark" from impropper disassebly, but I don't see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) Not in the least. It looks to be a used, but unmolested, stock PM9 in good condition. If it bugs you it would be fairly easy to touch it up with a bead blaster. I'd buy it in a heartbeat for 1k. I have a PM9 and really like it. Mine's fixed up for USPSA Single Stack (minor) and it is a great shooting gun. The fit and feel is extremely good. Edit: the idiot mark might be from the slide release lever. Usually it is a little arc just below the slide release window on the left side of the gun. I don't see it in the photo, though. Even if it is there it would be a non-issue as far as function goes. Possibly it could be polished out with some extra fine cratex or compound. Edited January 29, 2015 by Bamboo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oak hill Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 PM9 is the way to go ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repins1911 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 The DW is the way to go. It is super tight but still functions flawlessly. Shot mine in steel challenge and never had a malfunction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trvlngnrs Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Thank you everybody! Going to send off a money order tomorrow for $950 for the PM9. It'll include 3 mags and three recoil springs of differing weight. I'm really looking forward to this gun, as all my other handguns are polymer! Thanks again for all your advice! Trvlngnrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterthefish Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) You won't regret it. My PM-9 was my first DW, had four in short order. Edited February 2, 2015 by peterthefish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingmedicine Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Good call... Dan Wesson! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDragon64 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 So, do you have it yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trvlngnrs Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Nope, I got a text from the seller, it's all cleaned up and boxed up, ready to go, as soon as my money order gets to him! Thanks for asking..... Trvlngnrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photoracer Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) You will love it. Had quite a few double stack 2011s but never owned a Dan Wesson before.Went looking for a single stack and a lovely DW Guardian 9mm Bobtail Commander came up including a complete working set of 9x23mm parts w/Colt mags (I shoot that in my open STI). Bought it as much for carry as anything else but I have liked it so much I have shot it in SS Steel Challenge and very soon I will shoot an IDPA match with it. It likes even the cheapest Fed and Rem ammo. Edited May 15, 2015 by photoracer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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