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Forum: Dan Wesson

04-06-2013, 12:30 PM

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The slide and frame

Views: 2,473

Posted By SmokeyMonkees

The slide and frame

The slide and frame of the Dan Wesson shares many characteristics consistent with the Ed Brown, especially the EE.

The slide:
1. The serrations on the rear of the slide appear congruent
2. 9mm...

Forum: Dan Wesson

03-04-2013, 02:29 AM

Replies: 9

How is this pistol different: Dan Wesson

Views: 4,047

Posted By SmokeyMonkees

It is a KISS gun. Everything you need and...

It is a KISS gun. Everything you need and nothing you don't.

Forum: 1911 Style Pistols

11-05-2011, 12:45 AM

Replies: 2

GSG Valor.

Views: 4,202

Posted By SmokeyMonkees

GSG Valor.

I wanted a .22 kit for the Valor but for a little bit more I picked up a GSG 1911. Took it home, popped off the mainspring housing and replaced it with a flat one.

Then I filed the beavertail...

Forum: Dan Wesson

10-12-2011, 09:03 PM

Replies: 10

Valor Durability??

Views: 8,138

Posted By SmokeyMonkees

I continued shooting with shooting the Valor. It...

I continued shooting with shooting the Valor. It does not like the Colt wadcutter (no dimple) mags. The last round jams frequently. I will order more of the mags that came with it.

Forum: The Dremel Room

10-08-2011, 10:55 AM

Replies: 25

lube for the slide rails

Views: 30,186

Posted By SmokeyMonkees

I usually use whatever I have on the table from...

I usually use whatever I have on the table from cleaning my rifle, which lately has been Slip 2000 EWL.

Slip, FP-10, CLP, Weaponshield, Rem Oil, oil of the dipstick when I'm in the field, I have...

Forum: Dan Wesson

10-07-2011, 07:35 PM

Replies: 10

Valor Durability??

Views: 8,138

Posted By SmokeyMonkees

I filed the extractor back a little, so now...

I filed the extractor back a little, so now loaded rounds reliably extract, although it is best to tilt to extract the last round. Went out and hot about 150 rounds today and it was still reliable....

Forum: Dan Wesson

10-03-2011, 08:17 PM

Replies: 10

Valor Durability??

Views: 8,138

Posted By SmokeyMonkees

http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z476/smokeymon...

http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z476/smokeymonkees/valor3.jpg

Thanks for removing the member lover!

Forum: Dan Wesson

10-03-2011, 12:17 PM

Replies: 10

Valor Durability??

Views: 8,138

Posted By SmokeyMonkees

And how may I get that "Mimber Lover" removed...

And how may I get that "Mimber Lover" removed from by my name? :confused:

Forum: Dan Wesson

10-03-2011, 12:17 PM

Replies: 10

Valor Durability??

Views: 8,138

Posted By SmokeyMonkees

1911 is THE SERIAL NUMBER, but being 1913 is the...

1911 is THE SERIAL NUMBER, but being 1913 is the year the Corps went with it, I'm almost as happy. almost.

In concluding my review:

Dan Wesson sure likes to cut steel then. The ejection port...

Forum: Dan Wesson

10-02-2011, 10:23 PM

Replies: 10

Valor Durability??

Views: 8,138

Posted By SmokeyMonkees

We managed to get the frame hot, real hot.

We managed to get the frame hot, real hot.

Forum: Dan Wesson

10-02-2011, 09:57 PM

Replies: 10

Valor Durability??

Views: 8,138

Posted By SmokeyMonkees

Finally shot the Valor. We also took out a...

Finally shot the Valor.

We also took out a Series 70 Colt and a Kimber Raptor?

The Valor shot the best for everyone. The valor ejected the brass about 7-10 feet to the right. The Kimber...

Forum: New Member Introductions

09-26-2011, 11:20 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 10,533

Posted By SmokeyMonkees

I had a Kimber once, years ago. Nice gun, before...

I had a Kimber once, years ago. Nice gun, before they turned completely WTF.

I decided to get a .45 again and everything I found and the people I asked either said to get the Valor or get a...

Forum: New Member Introductions

09-26-2011, 07:58 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 10,533

Posted By SmokeyMonkees

Why does it say Mimber lover by my name?

Why does it say Mimber lover by my name?

Forum: New Member Introductions

09-26-2011, 07:57 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 10,533

Posted By SmokeyMonkees

Here is the pic from my other thread. Not as...

Here is the pic from my other thread. Not as cool as serial number "1911", but 1913 is when the Marines adopted the 1911 (I think)

http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z476/smokeymonkees/Valor.jpg

Forum: Dan Wesson

09-26-2011, 01:18 AM

Replies: 10

Valor Durability??

Views: 8,138

Posted By SmokeyMonkees

http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z476/smokeymon...

http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z476/smokeymonkees/Valor.jpg

1913 was the year the Marine Corps adopted the 1911?

Forum: Dan Wesson

09-26-2011, 12:44 AM

Replies: 10

Valor Durability??

Views: 8,138

Posted By SmokeyMonkees

Valor Durability??

So I ordered a Dan Wesson Valor. It is newer than the last one I saw. The Ejection port is lowered to .390 and the bevel next to the extractor leaves the metal real thin. Is there any worry...

Forum: New Member Introductions

09-26-2011, 12:39 AM

Replies: 14

Views: 10,533

Posted By SmokeyMonkees

Stainless. Have to shoot it yet, had to wait...

Stainless. Have to shoot it yet, had to wait for my ammo to arrive. Didn't have a .45

Forum: New Member Introductions

09-25-2011, 09:18 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 10,533

Posted By SmokeyMonkees

I missed serial number "1911" by less than 10, so...

I missed serial number "1911" by less than 10, so if anyone is looking for "the number" they might want to call Bud's and see what they have left.

Forum: New Member Introductions

09-25-2011, 06:46 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 10,533

Posted By SmokeyMonkees

hi

Bought a Valor, heard about this place researching them on the 1911 forum.

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