1911s : Dan Wesson Valor vs Springfield TRP

[robstar]

So I've got a Norc 1911 (project gun) on order and this will be my first 1911. I can feel the addiction and will probably be looking for something higher end in the near future.

I've looked around a lot and there's a few models I like. The STI Trojan is really nice, but seems to be slightly lower end than the DW Valor or Springfield TRP due to cast frame and internals.

I love the Springfield TRP, but another 1911 addict turned me onto the new Dan Wesson Valor. This looks like a hell of a gun for the price. It's like a semi custom and people are talking very highly of it.

I like the looks of the TRP slightly better, but is SA still worth 2k? The Valor seems to be worth the money they're asking...

Which one would you go with ?

Dan Wesson Valor

Springfield TRP

 

[Paulinski]

Valor

Don't discount STI because of the cast frame - the STI internals are top notch.

Now back on topic - Valor cough Valor

 

[pdubois64]

Springer just because I like them and they are awesome. The Loaded model is what I have. 1.2K

 

[sogetthis]

Valor

Don't discount STI because of the cast frame - the STI internals are top notch.

Now back on topic - Valor cough Valor

+1, Valor hands down. Its a million times ###ier. I just bought a DW CBOB, so maybe I'm biased, but people on the US forums rave about them.

 

[darko]

My CBOB was top notch... I'd go Dan Wesson.

From a functional standpoint though my STI RangerII is smoother and not at all fussy.

 

[heavenIsAlie]

valor is hands down better looking

 

[evan the cdn]

IMO they are two very different guns. The Valor is like a nice black suit and the Springfield is all badass.

It's like asking which one of these knives you should buy.

VS.

 

[NAA]

Valor

valor is hands down better looking

+1

..... yeah, baby!

 

[robstar]

Looks like a close one .... I guess I want both It's not so much of which to get, but which to get first

plus the availability will be a factor.

 

[alex_d]

i would go with the valor hands down but then again i just love it's clean look!

 

[rooster33]

Either one would be a good choice, I know I'm happy in my pants looking at them both.

 

[krausb]

robstar: Have you found the Dan Wesson Valor anywhere in Canada?

 

[D1911]

I've been trying to get my hands on a Valor for a long time now... where have you found one?

 

[koalorka]

Rob, your addiction parallels my own, I just ordered my first 1911 as well. Having done some research, Dan Wesson seems to produce a gun that represents the highest value. The general opinion seems to be that the DW is a semi-custom grade pistol for half the price it should cost. Not a single MIM component on it, investment cast frame and forged slide (at least for the Bobcat). Yes, I ordered a Bobcat in 10mm Auto. Always wanted a 10mm and with only second-hand Delta Elites available, this is the next best thing. Plus the Bobcat is a commander length, how ####ing sweet is that?! But I digress, . The answer to your question is DW.

 

[sogetthis]

Rob, your addiction parallels my own, I just ordered my first 1911 as well. Having done some research, Dan Wesson seems to produce a gun that represents the highest value. The general opinion seems to be that the DW is a semi-custom grade pistol for half the price it should cost. Not a single MIM component on it, investment cast frame and forged slide (at least for the Bobcat). Yes, I ordered a Bobcat in 10mm Auto. Always wanted a 10mm and with only second-hand Delta Elites available, this is the next best thing. Plus the Bobcat is a commander length, how f**king sweet is that?! But I digress, . The answer to your question is DW.

So you got the 2nd one? I was surprised it took as long as it did to sell, actually. A couple of months ago there were at least 6 people on this board looking for a CBOB in 10mm.

And now its a race to see who can post the first range report

 

[koalorka]

So you got the 2nd one? I was surprised it took as long as it did to sell, actually. A couple of months ago there were at least 6 people on this board looking for a CBOB in 10mm.

And now its a race to see who can post the first range report

Ontario CFO is worthless, but you're on!

 

[robstar]

thanks for the input guys.. I'm thinking Valor if I can find one or import it.

anybody compare a valor vs a nighthawk or wilson cqb ? I'm thinking the law of diminishing returns starts to apply when you reach 2k+ and they get pretty close to the same quality?

 

[dannyair]

I think I'm the only one to have a Valor in Canada so far but I could be wrong on that. I can tell you first hand that it will exceed your expectations. It really does blow a Springfield TRP out of the water and the TRP is a sweet 1911. It feels excellent and functions excellent. Hard to explain until you've felt one and shot it. I would love to get my hand on a Les Baer though. Those have to be king form all accounts that I've read and heard.

 

[ian_in_vic]

I think I'm the only one to have a Valor in Canada so far but I could be wrong on that. I can tell you first hand that it will exceed your expectations. It really does blow a Springfield TRP out of the water and the TRP is a sweet 1911. It feels excellent and functions excellent. Hard to explain until you've felt one and shot it. I would love to get my hand on a Les Baer though. Those have to be king form all accounts that I've read and heard.

That would seal it for me, as far as I can tell Dannyair has had, or currently owns almost everything worth having in a 1911 (check the pics in his posts), personally, I hate the guy in the best possible way .

 

[okcorral1881]

I would love to get my hand on a Les Baer though. Those have to be king form all accounts that I've read and heard.

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