[Monadh]

I also do not want to start an argument, but I can speak to my own experience.

I am no company's fan boy. I have had any number of Colts. I own the only Kimber ever made that is dang near perfect. I have fired several Wilsons belonging to others at the range. I have handled Nighthawks and Baers but never had the privilege of shooting one. My DWs have been a Heritage and a Valor. Both have been exceptional in quality, build, and accuracy. To say I would rate them as better crafted than all I have ever seen with the exception of one particular Nighthawk is me simply giving my experience. I would like to own a Baer, but it would not be due to any insufficiency I have found in my Valor. I just want a Baer.

Others may buy a pistol from the semi-custom manufacturers and believe they have bought something far superior to anything Dan Wesson makes. I say good for them, but I would also disagree that there is that much of a quality difference in build or function to justify spending the extra money. Dan Wesson makes an excellent 1911.