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Forum: Dan Wesson 04-06-2013, 12:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,383
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
Views: 3,910
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
Views: 4,120
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
Views: 7,871
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
Views: 29,883
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
Views: 7,871
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
Views: 7,871
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
Views: 7,871
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
Views: 7,871
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
Views: 7,871
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
Views: 7,871
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
hi
Views: 10,357
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
hi
Views: 10,357
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
hi
Views: 10,357
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
Views: 7,871
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
Views: 7,871
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
hi
Views: 10,357
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
hi
Views: 10,357
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
hi
Views: 10,357
Posted By SmokeyMonkees
hi

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