jlficken Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 41 minutes ago, Superkaratemonkeyfighter said: It’s good if that the only issue. you can do a bunch of different things to tune the way your safety feels. really anxious for the carry and optics ready models. I'll try to shoot it this weekend and see if there are any other problems but hopefully there won't be. I did email Dan Wesson asking them what their thoughts were and what my options are so we'll see what they say. I think my Kimber thumb safety has just spoiled me as it's perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seakphotog Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 8 minutes ago, jlficken said: I'll try to shoot it this weekend and see if there are any other problems but hopefully there won't be. I did email Dan Wesson asking them what their thoughts were and what my options are so we'll see what they say. I think my Kimber thumb safety has just spoiled me as it's perfect. I'd be surprised if DW didn't have you send it in for them to make right but I guess we'll see. Nothing should be spongy on a gun that spendy. Good luck. Let us know what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlficken Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Seakphotog said: I'd be surprised if DW didn't have you send it in for them to make right but I guess we'll see. Nothing should be spongy on a gun that spendy. Good luck. Let us know what happens. I'm hoping they'll let me send it back as I agree wholeheartedly since this is my most expensive handgun by far. The Kimber held that title previously but it was barely $1000 back in 2007. I'll keep everyone apprised. Hopefully I'll hear something from them before the weekend. I'm not horribly picky, however, it'd be way too easy to accidently engage the safety the way it is currently. I wouldn't trust myself to use it as a nightstand gun because of that at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxj66 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, jlficken said: I'm hoping they'll let me send it back as I agree wholeheartedly since this is my most expensive handgun by far. The Kimber held that title previously but it was barely $1000 back in 2007. I'll keep everyone apprised. Hopefully I'll hear something from them before the weekend. I'm not horribly picky, however, it'd be way too easy to accidently engage the safety the way it is currently. I wouldn't trust myself to use it as a nightstand gun because of that at this time. Just go ahead and fill out the warranty request form to get the ball rolling. https://danwessonfirearms.com/support/warranty/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 6 minutes ago, jlficken said: I'm hoping they'll let me send it back as I agree wholeheartedly since this is my most expensive handgun by far. The Kimber held that title previously but it was barely $1000 back in 2007. I'll keep everyone apprised. Hopefully I'll hear something from them before the weekend. I'm not horribly picky, however, it'd be way too easy to accidently engage the safety the way it is currently. I wouldn't trust myself to use it as a nightstand gun because of that at this time. When shooting, it should be impossible to engage the safety if your thumb is sitting on top of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlficken Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 5 minutes ago, Foxj66 said: Just go ahead and fill out the warranty request form to get the ball rolling. https://danwessonfirearms.com/support/warranty/ I just filled it out and submitted it...thanks! I really don't like complaining about things, however, it just doesn't seem right when compared to all of the 1911's I've handled in the past and still own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlficken Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, RJH said: When shooting, it should be impossible to engage the safety if your thumb is sitting on top of it That's true, however, it still doesn't seem right given my prior 1911 experience and the price point of this gun. Hopefully they'll get it sorted out for me. It's my first modern Dan Wesson, however, I definitely want to grab the 40 S&W version when it's released...and maybe even a compact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglee25 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 If you remove the safety, you can file base material off the side to get it closer to the frame. This should engage the pin better. Your call to send it back, but it would probably take you 10 - 15 mins to fix it on your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlficken Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 40 minutes ago, Douglee25 said: If you remove the safety, you can file base material off the side to get it closer to the frame. This should engage the pin better. Your call to send it back, but it would probably take you 10 - 15 mins to fix it on your own. I think I’ll send it in as I don’t want to mess up a brand new $2K+ gun. I’ll build AR’s and the like but this is outside of my comfort zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglee25 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 10-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mike21STI Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 I just installed the lok ultralight thin grips and with an empty mag it brings the weight down to 43.4oz with a empty mag. Needs to lose a bit more weight to make it IDPA ESP legal. The gun shoots great and I'm very happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitt Bull Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Does anyone know if somebody is making a kydex holster for it yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911vm Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, Mike21STI said: I just installed the lok ultralight thin grips and with an empty mag it brings the weight down to 43.4oz with a empty mag. Needs to lose a bit more weight to make it IDPA ESP legal. The gun shoots great and I'm very If you get it milled for a red dot you just might make it? Edited January 14, 2023 by 1911vm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911vm Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 5 hours ago, Pitt Bull said: Does anyone know if somebody is making a kydex holster for it yet? I bet if you go to any local guy they can make one using your gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, Pitt Bull said: Does anyone know if somebody is making a kydex holster for it yet? Red Hill Tactical does Edited January 14, 2023 by eerw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911vm Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Figure he would. LOL he makes great stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 (edited) The guys finished up playing with one of our DWX guns so we could pack it up and take it to SHOT Show. Starting to see what can be added to such a fun platform. Did some slide lightening. sorry, didnt weigh it. Cut a comp into the thicker part of the barrel to actually get a chamber and not just holes in the barrel. works really well. Cut for the SRO. Made a magwell that blends better than the CZ factory well does. Drilled and tapped mag release for paddle Installed a new hammer and did trigger job, set at 2# right now. No pricing on the work yet. But if in Vegas, come on by the CZ Custom booth and check it out. Edited January 15, 2023 by eerw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45 Raven Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 26 minutes ago, eerw said: The guys finished up playing with one of our DWX guns so we could pack it up and take it to SHOT Show. Starting to see what can be added to such a fun platform. Did some slide lightening. sorry, didnt weigh it. Cut a comp into the thicker part of the barrel to actually get a chamber and not just holes in the slide. work really well. Cut for the SRO. Made a magwell that blends better than the CZ factory well does. Drilled and tapped mag release for paddle Installed a new hammer and did trigger job, set at 2# right now. No pricing on the work yet. But if in Vegas, come on by the CZ Custom booth and check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45 Raven Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Just now, 45 Raven said: Awesome, Stuart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911vm Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 51 minutes ago, eerw said: The guys finished up playing with one of our DWX guns so we could pack it up and take it to SHOT Show. Starting to see what can be added to such a fun platform. Did some slide lightening. sorry, didnt weigh it. Cut a comp into the thicker part of the barrel to actually get a chamber and not just holes in the slide. work really well. Cut for the SRO. Made a magwell that blends better than the CZ factory well does. Drilled and tapped mag release for paddle Installed a new hammer and did trigger job, set at 2# right now. No pricing on the work yet. But if in Vegas, come on by the CZ Custom booth and check it out. First that's epitome of gun p*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajohnson15 Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 59 minutes ago, eerw said: The guys finished up playing with one of our DWX guns so we could pack it up and take it to SHOT Show. Starting to see what can be added to such a fun platform. Did some slide lightening. sorry, didnt weigh it. Cut a comp into the thicker part of the barrel to actually get a chamber and not just holes in the slide. work really well. Cut for the SRO. Made a magwell that blends better than the CZ factory well does. Drilled and tapped mag release for paddle Installed a new hammer and did trigger job, set at 2# right now. No pricing on the work yet. But if in Vegas, come on by the CZ Custom booth and check it out. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jripper Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Does anyone know what the front sight dovetail cut is. I want a narrower sight but not sure what, if any, of the standard cuts it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) 15 minutes ago, jripper said: Does anyone know what the front sight dovetail cut is. I want a narrower sight but not sure what, if any, of the standard cuts it is. Thought it was a Novak cut ??? edit: just asked. .330 x .075 x 65 degree Edited January 15, 2023 by eerw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglee25 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 That looks pretty badass! Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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