lfine Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Came across a DW Valor (Government size) in .45, stainless steel, owned by an older LEO, with about 500 rounds on it and, unfortunately, an idiot scratch, as well, fo $1100 or so. Not being a 1911 guy, but appreciative of a nice piece of machinery like this, I have to ask - is it worth it? I may use it to dabble in Single Stack if I ever wanted to (I'm a production guy), but it would be mainly for range and maybe home. If it didn't have the scratch I think I would have picked it up by now. And I understand they aren't made anymore so I'm just wondering if you of the 1911 world think it's worth picking up and maybe getting DW to refinish in their duty finish someday down the line or if it's nothing that needs to get moved on. Yes, I know it's my money, and all the other stuff. Just looking for some of your opinions to help push me off the fence one way or another. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rnlinebacker Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 1100 is a good price seeing as it's going for 1400+ on gunbroker. being that you're a production competitor I'd say the natural step up would be carry optics. SS guns are great but the division itself is lowly in participation. You WILL save the most reloading 45 though just depends on how much you'd really shoot it. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfine Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 Thanks. Actually have a CO rig but prefer iron sights. And you’re certainly right - SS seems to be less and less popular. Too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 DW are the best production SS gun currently made, So 1100 seems like a very good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodrowAugustus Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Yes, that’s a good buy. A low cost bead blast or maybe even just some Flitz polish might make that idiot scratch disappear. That’s the beauty of stainless steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firerain Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 it is a good buy. Go for it. Gun is tool, it is going to have scratch sooner or later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvDog Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 If you pass on it. Let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhittin Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 On 11/3/2019 at 1:56 PM, jcc7x7 said: DW are the best production SS gun currently made, So 1100 seems like a very good price. +1 I shot SS with mine. DW offers the best quality and features for the price. Great value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
920webb Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 I would go for it .I think DW is a great out of the box 1911 . The price seems pretty good . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikdanja Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 12 hours ago, 920webb said: I would go for it .I think DW is a great out of the box 1911 . The price seems pretty good . I would go for it also. $1100 and you’re really not into a ss gun for very much. I sold a dan Wesson about 5 years ago. It was my first ss gun and it was great. I just didn’t shoot or load 45 so I got rid of a gun that was never shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpm2953 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 if you want a 9mm version, I have a PM9 listed on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highhope Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Dan Wesson Valor is one of the best .45 1911 under $1500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrhawk Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 You get a lot of gun for the price in the DW. Generally filled with quality parts and sized/drilled correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankdiesel Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I've got a PM9 and it's a great gun for the price. I'd say go for it, sounds like a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgh Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 I have a DW PM9 and its quality is way up there, almost on par with my nearly $4k custom 45. $1100 sounds like fair price. If you want a good SS 45, go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWS Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Sure are a lot of "go for it's" I have never had an opportunity to try a DW... I will have to try one some day. Very good feedback on this forum ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coatessey Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 My DW VBob (Valor Bob) is one of my favorite guns. 1100 is not a bad price at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safarihunter Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 I concur on the purchase. DW has a load of custom features that make it a real value. They also shoot well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcar157 Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 You can do some work on that idiot scratch by using 3M scotch brite pads. There are some very informative posts on other forums showing exactly how to do this. From what I recall the process needs to be done very carefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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