Dlask 1911?

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I am looking to buy a 1911 to shoot ISSF and NRA bullseye with and have budgeted about $1500 for such a creature. I have been seriously considering a unit from Dlask as I really like the idea of supporting a Canadian company, but I am having a hard time finding any info or reviews on one. Does anyone here own one or had the chance to touch and feel one? I have also been considering an STI as they have a pretty solid reputation but the huge name printed down the side of it really turns me off, it's just so tacky. I know I shouldn't worry about it and focus on performance but it really bothers me. Before anyone suggests it I already bought a Canada ammo Norc. (awesome deal) Does anyone have any info or suggestions?

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I had an opportunity to shoot a Dlask when I was a noob and was shocked to see a group, it seemed to shoot a lot better than my own gun ( Colt made in 1917 ) I have come to shoot my own gun a lot better but it took a lot of practice.
I only put one mag through it but I was impressed.
 
I have a Dlask Target that I bought at the beginning of the year. 5" barrel with a 3 position sight rib. I had him set up the trigger at 3.5 lb.s to shoot PPC. I use my own handloads in it--200gr lswc over 4.2 gr Bullseye. I outshoots my partners Les Baer and on a good day nothing but 9's or better on a B-27 at 50 yds. At 15 yds 12 rounds is just one big hole. Runs great as long as I clean it every 1000 rounds or so
 
Dlask guns tend to run tight, which contributes greatly to accuracy, but also means you need to keep them clean. They're beautifully made, but I don't know that $1500 will get you a competitive bullseye gun from Dlask. One relatively cheap gun that gets rave reviews for accuracy is the STI Spartan, it has a well fitted bushing that requires a bushing wrench (a good sign for a target gun). Given that it comes with target sights, all you'd need to do is have the slide/frame tightened up a notch and you'd probably be close to competitive. This would be do-able for under the $1500 limit. Alternately you could get a Norc worked up (fitted barrel, bushing, slide/frame, trigger and sights) and come out close. Accuracy costs money - how accurate do you want to be?
 
Dlask makes great 1911s. As mentioned above, he does make them pretty tight so they do need to be properly maintained. His trigger work is some of the best out there. Hard to beat his prices for a custom made 1911, especially compared to US prices.
 
I don't have a Dlask manufactured .45 - but I do have an original Colt M1991 that I had reworked by him last year.
Had a match bull barrel installed and he reworked the trigger for me as well as adding adjustable sights.
Gun left the Colt factory parkerized - now sports a beautiful blued slide and frame.
Work has prevented me from working up a proper load for the new barrel.
However, it shoots 5" groups @ 18 yards unsupported with my ancient eyes and Norc ball ammo.

On Thursday I ended up visiting the Port Coquitlam Fish & Game Club. Just for fun I ended up firing 3 -8 round magazines at a black 24" x 24" backer board @ 200 yards.
Going old fashion (two handed unsupported grip - standing on my two feet) I was able to "group" the rounds within 4 ft of the target. 2nd to last magazine - I hit the target with 2 of the 8 rounds in the magazine.
Trigger made all the difference. Was pretty surprised at the results.

(Hint: .230 grain Norinco Ammo - Place front sight at bottom of target (6:00 o'clock hold) and place the top of the rear sights at the base of the front sight. You will print groups 1 to 1.5 ft high. Adjust sight picture accordingly).

Hornady Ballistic Calculator shows a 5' drop @ 200 yards depending on BC and height of sights above bore - is it really this much or did I punch in wrong numbers.?

Everybody loves the trigger.

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Thanks for the feedback everyone, I bit the bullet and ordered a Dlask 1911 Pro today. They run $1570 and seem to have all the features that I want and/or need and should last a lifetime with some cleaning. The question now is do I have my name engraved across the slide in huge letters? lol
 
chrisc said:
Thanks for the feedback everyone, I bit the bullet and ordered a Dlask 1911 Pro today. They run $1570 and seem to have all the features that I want and/or need and should last a lifetime with some cleaning. The question now is do I have my name engraved across the slide in huge letters? lol
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Joe can engrave your name on the slide if you'd like. I think it's like an extra $60. But, as mentioned above, engraving the slide is a good way to ruin resale. Unless you plan on keeping it forever and passing it down as a keepsake?
 
I haven't sold a gun yet so its unlikely that I would start with this one ( just buy more safes when they fill up). I do have three sons so I imagine that one of them will be willing to take it when I kick the bucket. That is if some commie doesn't ban firearms completely by then.
 
I have a 1911 Pro in 9 mm stainless.. Tack driver, way better than my STI Ranger 2 for point & shoot.
One thing I've noticed though is it dosn't like flat nose ammo, feed ramp is too steep, so use round nose, then no problems. I've only shot about 300 rounds though it, I think it needs at least 500 to break it in...Yours might be different.
 
I received it in the mail today and it is a thing of beauty! (to me anyway) the trigger feels amazing, I haven't scaled it yet but feels like 2 - 2 1/2 lbs like I asked, the slid fits very tightly and is very smooth to cycle.
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I didn't get the engraving but I probably should have, I will let you know how it runs when I get a chance to take it out to play.
 

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Your going to like the Dlask. I like mine just fine. I guess you got it in .45ACP? The best calibre for a 1911. Congrats on your new gun.
 
Is 2-2.5 lbs OK for the discipline that you're goin to shoot? I had to have him bring mine up to 3.5+ to meet C.P.C.A. requirements. Had mine out yesterday shot 546/600 in a cpca distinguished semi auto course of fire. That's 12 at 20yds. 18 at 25yds,6 kneeling, 6 left hand around a barricade and 6 right hand around a barricade, then out to 50 yds. 6 sitting, 6 prone, 6 lh barricade, 6 rh barricade and to finish it off, 6 at 25 standing without support. Lotta fun!!
 
Joe worked his magic on my Norinco and it is an outstanding shooter. Replaced everything but the frame and slide. He does outstanding work with the 1911. I understand he is well regarded in Europe.

Take Care

Bob
 
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