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#1
09-06-2012, 10:02 PM
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Hey y'all, new to DW
I'm fairly new around here and to DW, so I figured I'd introduce myself (and cross post from 1911)
I was walking through my LGS a couple months after having a bad bout with a Para (that only got worse after sending it back) so I was in the market for a LW commander sized gun, and I really wanted a bobtail. So I was looking through a huge showcase of Kimbers, not really noticing anything enticing when I noticed a gun on an orange piece of cardstock. I glanced, saw it was a DW, then was about to turn away after not being a helped when a voice called out to me, "Has anyone helped you yet?" "Nope, but I wouldn't mind seeing that DW down there real quick." I had never handled a DW before, but I was immediately struck with how well fit everything was, how clean it was (read no billboard logos), and how light it was. Not to forget it was a bobtail, and I was in love. I really wasn't in a position to buy a gun at this price tag, but it was used, and I really was sick of having gun issues. I was about to put it away when another clerk walks by and says "Man, you can't not walk out of here without that... That's a heck of a gun and it won't stay long." Yea, I'm easy to talk into something I really want. So I put it on layaway. That didn't last long, I went back in two weeks later and paid it off. I've been nothing but happy with the gun (except having to send the slide to DW for a new front sight) and enjoy carrying it, shooting it and lovingly cleaning it... Hah. I bought the gun used, with one checkmate mag and no box for $1250, plus a $20 transfer and no tax, I think I did pretty alright. The only issues it's had were with my reloads and I don't think the Lee crimp die was snugging the case mouth up all the way, I could feel a slight lip on any rounds that didn't feed all the way. So happy I found the gun I was looking for after so long, just wish I'd known all along that DW made exactly what I wanted. 
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#2
09-06-2012, 10:04 PM
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Welcome to Our Own Little Forum,
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CBOB:0002 1905 Savage 380, 1978, 1980 DW Pistol Pacs, Severns Custom 1985 Springer 1911A1, 09 DW Marksman, S&W Model 19-6, GSG 1911 22LR. , S&W Model 29-2
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#3
09-06-2012, 10:07 PM
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Welcome aboard!
Lane
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"Be nice - everyone you meet is facing a hard battle" - Marjorie P. Hinckley Dungeon Master - LASCO Leather, Home of the COTEP Deacon COTEP #268
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#5
09-06-2012, 10:50 PM
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Welcome
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NRA Life Member Wilson Combat CQB Kimber Tactical Pro II S&W J-Frame .38 ect " I don't own the clothes I'm wearin', and the road goes on forever "  There's a gator in the bushes, and it's calling my name... COTEP #523
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#7
09-07-2012, 08:25 AM
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Welcome aboard!
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CBOBO555 If You Run, You'll Only Die Tired U.S.M.C. Combat Vet 64-68 Kentucky Colonel Retired Motor Officer
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#8
09-07-2012, 08:51 AM
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Welcome and shoot straight.
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M H Davis COL USA Retired NRA Benefactor COTEP CCO0617 Eufaula, Alabama Isaiah 6:8-10. 8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"
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