Wow is all I can say right now. I am a 1911 platform fan and have owned and competed with quite a few. I ordered this Dan Wesson PM-9 with the intention of competing in IPSC Classic division and I don't think I will be disappointed. It is by far the nicest factory 1911 out of the box I have had the pleasure to try. Fit and finish would rival many custom guns and certainly surpass factory STI guns. The PM-9 comes with all the nice things already done, from the bevelled magwell to reverse crown on the barrel. It is TIGHT and so smooth. No polishing required with the slide frame fit. Bomar style adjustable rear sight and front F.O. A Clark style top rib to reduce glare.
The beavertail to frame fit is beautifuly blended and polished. One of my must have features was the undercut trigger guard and very grippy checkering. I'm probably missing a few things but you get the idea. It has almost everything. The factory trigger pull was 4.5 lbs with some creep. Once I striped, cleaned, and lubed everything, I tweeked and polished the trigger spring a little and adjusted the pre travel tabs on the trigger bow which resulted in a 3 .20 lb trigger with only a hint of creep and no overtravel. It is now better than custom in my opinion.
Here are a few of my wants which are on order. An extended Magwell and an ambi safety. I have ordered these items to complete a full Classic IPSC package. How is accuracy you ask ? I will have to get back to you on that. I only fired 70 or so rounds to function test all my mags and sight it in. However, all the rounds landed in a 2 inch circle at 20 yds off the bench once sighted in. I only had mostly one type of ammo which was 124 gr. with a handful of factory 147gr HP's thrown in. Reliability was 100 % in my small test. If you are looking for a top shelf 1911 in 9mm, or even 45, you absolutely cannot go wrong with the PM-9.
I need to thank Siwash Sports in Chilliwack B.C. for getting this pistol for me. They were awesome to deal with. They are not a sponsor here, but they carry every new cool rifle or shotgun and most new and surplus pistols on the market. My favourite little store. Here is the eye wash as Ron Power( custom guns ) used to say.
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The beavertail to frame fit is beautifuly blended and polished. One of my must have features was the undercut trigger guard and very grippy checkering. I'm probably missing a few things but you get the idea. It has almost everything. The factory trigger pull was 4.5 lbs with some creep. Once I striped, cleaned, and lubed everything, I tweeked and polished the trigger spring a little and adjusted the pre travel tabs on the trigger bow which resulted in a 3 .20 lb trigger with only a hint of creep and no overtravel. It is now better than custom in my opinion.
Here are a few of my wants which are on order. An extended Magwell and an ambi safety. I have ordered these items to complete a full Classic IPSC package. How is accuracy you ask ? I will have to get back to you on that. I only fired 70 or so rounds to function test all my mags and sight it in. However, all the rounds landed in a 2 inch circle at 20 yds off the bench once sighted in. I only had mostly one type of ammo which was 124 gr. with a handful of factory 147gr HP's thrown in. Reliability was 100 % in my small test. If you are looking for a top shelf 1911 in 9mm, or even 45, you absolutely cannot go wrong with the PM-9.
I need to thank Siwash Sports in Chilliwack B.C. for getting this pistol for me. They were awesome to deal with. They are not a sponsor here, but they carry every new cool rifle or shotgun and most new and surplus pistols on the market. My favourite little store. Here is the eye wash as Ron Power( custom guns ) used to say.
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