The Other End

As I said in an earlier entry that the Colt M1911-2011 reproduction I purchased was a "bookend" to my collection of M1911's, I have recently entered an order for the other end. As you may know from reading another earlier entry, I have a couple of Dan Wesson V-Bob 45's. I decided as a retirement present to myself, to order from the Dan Wesson Custom Shop, my dream M1911...

It will be another Valor, however, not the bobbed version. This pistol will be a full size, five inch barrel. The most special feature will be the caliber. I ordered it in 10mm automatic. Valors are not offered as standard in 10mm. This caliber will send a 180 grain hollow point projectile at nearly 1,300 feet per second muzzle velocity, as compared to the 850 FPS of the .45 caliber. It is the ultimate combat/self-defense round. Other custom features will be added as well. A Clark rib on the slide will improve the slide cosmetics and provide quicker sight acquisition. Tritium night sights, checkered front strap and mainspring housing, as well as a one piece magwell for faster magazine changes. I asked that the slide stop hole be countersunk. This will allow the use of laser grips if I choose. I selected the black duty treatment finish and I will add my own elephant ivory stocks. The ultimate "modern" M1911. I think Mr. Browning would approve of these "modifications" to his design.

The Dan Wesson factory is very busy. I am told I will not have this firearm until September. As long as it arrives at my FFL before September 27, I will be happy. I want to carry this sidearm as I hunt the North Maine Woods first week in October.

I will post when it is in my hot little hands. Patience and anticipation are not my strong points. I must work on those...

Do the right thing.

Gaff