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Dan Wesson Vigil 1911

Post by Ernie » Fri Apr 22, 2022 7:47 pm

Found a Dan Wesson Vigil 45 acp 1911 at the LGS after work today. Looks good, feels real good, match barrel, trigger breaks at just under 4 lbs, and I love the solid grip I get on it. Seen good reviews as well. So you know the rest......it came home with me.
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Re: Dan Wesson Vigil 1911

Post by markiver54 » Fri Apr 22, 2022 8:29 pm

Ernie wrote:
Fri Apr 22, 2022 7:47 pm
Found a Dan Wesson Vigil 45 acp 1911 at the LGS after work today. Looks good, feels real good, match barrel, trigger breaks at just under 4 lbs, and I love the solid grip I get on it. Seen good reviews as well. So you know the rest......it came home with me.IMG_1195.jpeg
Very nice Ernie!
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Re: Dan Wesson Vigil 1911

Post by North Country Gal » Fri Apr 22, 2022 8:32 pm

Home run, Ernie. Have had four DW 1911s and not a single failure to fire on any of them. Not one, ever. You can spend twice the price or more for a full custom 1911, but you won't get a better 1911 as far as I'm concerned.
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Post by BrokenolMarine » Fri Apr 22, 2022 8:45 pm

Sweet. I like a good 1911. Can't wait to see your range report.
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Re: Dan Wesson Vigil 1911

Post by DsGrouse » Fri Apr 22, 2022 9:12 pm

I have not kept up with DW's 1911 offerings since 2016. My first DW was in 2007. At one point, I had 9 of them in the safe. I like the value for the dollar of DW's 1911's.

I am down to the two I shoot the most. A guardian in 9mm, and Vbob in 45acp.
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Those are the two 1911's I have, the only other DW I have is my 2013 715.

When I had several DW's they were as good as henry at taking care of their customers. Like I said, though, I've not kept up with the current lineup. Looking at your photo, it looks as phenomenal as the Dan Wesson I fell in love with.
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Re: Dan Wesson Vigil 1911

Post by Ernie » Sat Apr 23, 2022 6:14 am

Thanks all for the positive responses. Those are some nice pistols DsG. I have a SS DW Heritage that I like but this feels more comfortable in my hand. With everything that is happening right now it could be a while before I get to shoot it but I will post when I do.
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Re: Dan Wesson Vigil 1911

Post by Rifletom » Sat Apr 23, 2022 12:07 pm

NICE looking DW 1911 there Ernie. Real nice. I like all my handguns, but, those 1911's, well......., they are something.
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Re: Dan Wesson Vigil 1911

Post by BigAl52 » Sat Apr 23, 2022 12:34 pm

Hey Ernie did you sneak that past the house finance committee
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Re: Dan Wesson Vigil 1911

Post by Ernie » Sat Apr 23, 2022 1:04 pm

Only have the cat to try to keep me in line. And he seems to approve.
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He is a gun guy too.
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Re: Dan Wesson Vigil 1911

Post by Headhog » Sat Apr 23, 2022 2:35 pm

Congrats. Dan Wesson builds a fine 1911. That will be a shooter.

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