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I looked back and can't seem to find too many reviews on Dlask's 1911. Does anyone have any info/reviews on his work? They certainly look appealing, plus I would prefer to support an industrious Canadian.
 
I had Dlask build me a custom stainless last year, and I know a few other folks who own his 1911s as well. All reviews are glowing, as the quality of materials and workmanship are as good (if not better) than the looks. A friend of mine bought a special collector's edition of Guns And Ammo last year that was dedicated to the 1911, and Dlask was shortlisted with other top makers such as Les Baer, STI, and the Springfield TRP models. They're definitely not the easiest on the old pocketbook, as he doesn't produce in mass quantities, but you do get what you pay for. And like you said, 'Made in Canada' counts for a lot. If you're looking/willing to spend a few more bucks on a deluxe 1911, I would definitely give Dlask a serious look. Same goes for his Canadian-made ARs, which are very competitively priced these days.
 
Thanks for the reply. I was starting to think these were common as an honest liberal. It's funny that you mentioned Les Baer, I've heard them compared to Baers before, and the quality is superb.
 
I saw a Dlask 1911 a few years ago. Very impressed.

I'm not in the market for a $500+ 1911, but if I was I'd definately take a Dlask over a Springfield or Kimber (the most common LCF 1911s).

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Good thing you aren't in the market for a $500 1911 as the Dlask starts at about $1,100- $1,400 and can go up. They are supurb guns. My Norinco has been completely re-done by Dlask and I can tell you it is a shooter. If I was in the market for a custom 1911 Dlask would be my first pick.

Take Care
 
Canuck44 said:
Good thing you aren't in the market for a $500 1911 as the Dlask starts at about $1,100- $1,400 and can go up. They are supurb guns. My Norinco has been completely re-done by Dlask and I can tell you it is a shooter. If I was in the market for a custom 1911 Dlask would be my first pick.

Take Care
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The Dlask I looked at was $1200:)

The amount I used as my cut off was $500+ (Unless it was a mint COLLECTABLE 1911);)

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Whew... glad I found this thread, so Jo knows 1911's then - I am relieved. :)

This morning I dropped off my cool looking KIMBER with sloppily-fit, rippled-rifling barrel to have it re-barreled:

I recently bought a new Kimber and noticed that the rifling had ripples in it located under the lugs - I contacted Kimber to ask for a rebarrel but they told me this was normal for Kimbers and that a new barrel would have the same "ripples". Apparently it's due to their manufacturing process. It's true too (although probably not as common as they wanted me to believe it was) because I posted on 1911forums and had several other Kimber owners with the EXACT same thing!! I thought this reeked but it was very clear to me that they (Kimber) did not want to service this pistol, so I gave up and took it as a lesson learned. I was basically told to shoot it and forget about it.

It's safe to say it is the last time I buy Kimber, but to their credit they still do look like friggin cool guns.

Anyway, Jo came across as knowing his 1911 stuff and was showing me the sloppy work on the Kimber. The Kimber barrel (aside from the weird rifling problem) was very loose fitting at lock up and may not even have been within spec. The bushing could also easily be moved by hand and had play in it when you touched it.

Needless to say I left it in his capable hands and am looking forward to getting my Kimber back as a tack driver in a few weeks. I can hardly wait (what a PIA though).

Kimber owners, check those barrels!!

Oh! I forgot to add...
I asked Jo if he'd be doing the work on my pistol himself and he confirmed that he would. Apparently Jo is the only guy now running the shop.
 
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Joe knows his 1911's. He did my NOrinco for me and it is indeed a tack driver after his work.

Hate to rub it in but I bought and own a Para SSP - not an ounce of problems with the gun. It truly is a tack driver, costs about the same as a Kimber and comes with a lifetime warranty which they are happy to honour. If it breaks they fix it.

To boot it is Canadian made.

Take Care

bob
 
I know him a little bit (and his shop). I have quite a few guns build by him or on his receivers (no 1911's though).
And usualy I don't post in these kind of threads, either pro or against Dlask.

As much as I know, Joe is not the only one working in the shop but he is the only one working on guns for the civilian market (I suspect that he doesn’t want to do gunsmithing any longer as part of his business, but it might be only a wrong feeling).


I know few people who did smaller groups than 1” at 25 yds EASY with their dlask 1911 right out of the box. But it also depends on what kind of gun the customer asked for.

I am not exactly a big fan of the 1911 (or any other gun with a Browning type action), or of the 45 caliber (yeah, yeah, I know… most precise cartridge and all…:p ) but I was surprised to read in an few-years-old German gun-publication that some 1911 made by Dlask won the top award in some high-end class that particular year in Germany.
The Krauts don’t do that so easy about a foreigner in their country, especially when in their country at least two of their own giants make 1911’s (SIG and Walther).

But maybe one day I'll decide to have a 1911... Or maybe not... But if I do, I think it will be a Dlask (with a fine trigger and all).
 
Dr.Lector said:
I am not exactly a big fan of the 1911 (or any other gun with a Browning type action), or of the 45 caliber (yeah, yeah, I know… most precise cartridge and all…:p ) but I was surprised to read in an few-years-old German gun-publication that some 1911 made by Dlask won the top award in some high-end class that particular year in Germany.
The Krauts don’t do that so easy about a foreigner in their country, especially when in their country at least two of their own giants make 1911’s (SIG and Walther).
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In Visier??
 
Winz said:
In Visier??
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I'm aware of some of the Visier reports on Dlask HG's, they were quite a few over the years, but no, this one I said in my above post was not a periodical.

If I remember correctly, it was some kind of report after a very large yearly gun show, like IWA or something. It's been a long time since, if I'll remember it or find it, I'll post it.

And the gun in question was very high-end. Usualy his guns were going 5-8K DM or about, this one was much more than that.


And.... Es tut mir Leid, I should't have used that word in my refering to the Germans in my post above:redface:

Tschuss
 
Regretfully they must be keeping the good guns for the west coast . There are 2 out this way and both are "Problem Children" and spend more time in the safe thatn on the range ,or in the air being repaired .Again,and again and again..........
 
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Regretfully they must be keeping the good guns for the west coast . There are 2 out this way and both are "Problem Children" and spend more time in the safe thatn on the range ,or in the air being repaired .Again,and again and again..........
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Without any question... I would send them back.
Make sure you describe the problems in detail on a piece of paper sent along with the guns.
 
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Been there done that ,several times with less than stellar results . One of the Dlask owners has had to go to another smith to fix a problem that he sent back to be repaired at least 3 times with poor results . It's to the point that he has it up for sale locally ,he's just fed up !!!!!
 
A few people I know who have used his gunsmithing services are quite happy with his work. But it's a very different when it comes to his firearms, BOTH the AR and 1911 can be hit and miss. If it's a miss, I sure as heck wish you luck. A friend has had his AR back to Dlask 3-4 times already, each time he gets it back, it's slightly better but not 100% and he has to insist for it to be looked at seeing that 'it was correctly repaired the first time...'. He's been accused of 'tampering', 'playing gunsmith' and 'being incompetant in its use'. I am researching AR's as I'm planning on buying one and my buddy has advised me to steer clear of any Dlask firearm. YMMV..............
 
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A few people I know who have used his gunsmithing services are quite happy with his work. But it's a very different when it comes to his firearms, BOTH the AR and 1911 can be hit and miss. If it's a miss, I sure as heck wish you luck. A friend has had his AR back to Dlask 3-4 times already, each time he gets it back, it's slightly better but not 100% and he has to insist for it to be looked at seeing that 'it was correctly repaired the first time...'. He's been accused of 'tampering', 'playing gunsmith' and 'being incompetant in its use'. I am researching AR's as I'm planning on buying one and my buddy has advised me to steer clear of any Dlask firearm. YMMV..............
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That is so true ,accusations are the norm for these guys . Been there and had to put up with that .
 
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