New 1911

SgtGunner · June 5, 2002, 06:14 PM

I found a full size 1911 style pistol today. With an out the door price of $459 I had to jump on it.

Now, I need some , or any info on it. It is a Dan Wesson .45, has nice wooden grips, excellent fit and finish and calls itself the pointman. Any experiences good or bad with this gun? I am thinking of using this gun as a platform for a custom job. Any input is appreciated.
Will post pictures after I pick it up

Shmackey · June 5, 2002, 06:23 PM

Pointman Major = excellent.

Pointman Minor = so-so.

But I'm sure it's fine for a custom job, as you'll likely replace all the guts eventually. Just have the smith you're using confirm that the frame and slide are worthy of the job.

SgtGunner · June 5, 2002, 06:24 PM

whats the difference in major and minor and how do you tell them apart?

George Hill · June 5, 2002, 06:29 PM

You need a wrench to remove the barrel bushing in the Major.

SgtGunner · June 5, 2002, 09:04 PM

ok mine is the minor I think, but as I said I plan to have it gutted and rebuilt/refinished anyway. I really like the feel of this gun. It has a fantastic balance, and just feels right in the hand.

I am eventually going to have a 1911 custom built from the ground up, fitted to me with only the features I want. Until the time comes that I can part with the cash, the wesson will make a great project gun I think.

thanks for the info guys

SgtGunner · June 6, 2002, 05:45 PM

heres the pic as promised

SgtGunner · June 6, 2002, 05:46 PM

sorry double tap

June 5, 2002, 06:14 PM	#1
SgtGunner Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2000 Location: SW Florida.....land of the snowbirds! Posts: 279	New 1911 I found a full size 1911 style pistol today. With an out the door price of $459 I had to jump on it. Now, I need some , or any info on it. It is a Dan Wesson .45, has nice wooden grips, excellent fit and finish and calls itself the pointman. Any experiences good or bad with this gun? I am thinking of using this gun as a platform for a custom job. Any input is appreciated. Will post pictures after I pick it up __________________ Compromise is not an option "Semper Fidelis" "Life is too short to carry a little pop gun...Make mine .45ACP"

June 5, 2002, 06:23 PM	#2
Shmackey Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,117	Pointman Major = excellent. Pointman Minor = so-so. But I'm sure it's fine for a custom job, as you'll likely replace all the guts eventually. Just have the smith you're using confirm that the frame and slide are worthy of the job. __________________ "Kid, watch out for the 'conservative' who decries big government and then tells you what you can put in your body, when you should pray, and where you can put your johnson. And kid, follow the money."

June 5, 2002, 06:24 PM	#3
SgtGunner Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2000 Location: SW Florida.....land of the snowbirds! Posts: 279	whats the difference in major and minor and how do you tell them apart? __________________ Compromise is not an option "Semper Fidelis" "Life is too short to carry a little pop gun...Make mine .45ACP"

June 5, 2002, 06:29 PM	#4
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,546	You need a wrench to remove the barrel bushing in the Major. __________________ MAD OGRE

June 5, 2002, 09:04 PM	#5
SgtGunner Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2000 Location: SW Florida.....land of the snowbirds! Posts: 279	ok mine is the minor I think, but as I said I plan to have it gutted and rebuilt/refinished anyway. I really like the feel of this gun. It has a fantastic balance, and just feels right in the hand. I am eventually going to have a 1911 custom built from the ground up, fitted to me with only the features I want. Until the time comes that I can part with the cash, the wesson will make a great project gun I think. thanks for the info guys __________________ Compromise is not an option "Semper Fidelis" "Life is too short to carry a little pop gun...Make mine .45ACP"

June 6, 2002, 05:45 PM	#6
SgtGunner Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2000 Location: SW Florida.....land of the snowbirds! Posts: 279	heres the pic as promised __________________ Compromise is not an option "Semper Fidelis" "Life is too short to carry a little pop gun...Make mine .45ACP"

June 6, 2002, 05:46 PM	#7
SgtGunner Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2000 Location: SW Florida.....land of the snowbirds! Posts: 279	sorry double tap __________________ Compromise is not an option "Semper Fidelis" "Life is too short to carry a little pop gun...Make mine .45ACP"