DW not so well?

[SamColtFan]

I was just on the 1911Forum a few minutes ago and it was posted by one of the members (Scubie02) that it was his understanding that DW is having some issues. Don't know if this is true. But, earlier, Dave Pruitt, the designer for the DW PMDP model, pretty much gave me the same understanding. Time will tell if Scubie02 is accurate with his information. Hopefully, someone will be able to determine whether his post is fact or internet fiction.

Regards,
Sam

Posted by Scubie02 on 6/27 on the 1911Forum:

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[c5367]

thats odd. DW just redid their website and it lloks like a pretty professional (read expensive) job. I wonder if theyn were in financial trouble if they would hace sprung for something like that. Guess we'll find out soon enough

[SamColtFan]

On a follow up post Scubie02 wrote on the 1911Forum:

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Regards,
Sam

[Critter]

Originally posted by c5367
thats odd. DW just redid their website and it lloks like a pretty professional (read expensive) job. I wonder if theyn were in financial trouble if they would hace sprung for something like that. Guess we'll find out soon enough

You can get a really nice job for about 500.00, their site looks like about 250.00 of that though.

[SamColtFan]

Scubie02......has deleted his original posts for fear of the messenger getting shot I think is how he put it. Now I'm really curious about what is going on. Really strange.

Regards,
Sam

[Critter]

I wouldn't worry about DW, after all, they have 'great' customer service, that happens when you have a lot of practice, and they also have experience with going belly up, it may just be a natural course for them over there. I'm sure all will be fine. ;)

[joegerardi]

Bob Serva's reply on 1911forum:

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[cerberus]

To read Bobs post and put an end to this rumor.

[SamColtFan]

Well, Scubie02 must be feeling lower than a bee's knees right now. As Critter has said....everything sounds like it's just fine. So rather than continue with Scubie02's post, I'll delete it also.

Regards,
Sam

[c5367]

Thats good news. A DW Patriot and Razorback are on my list of guns to buy. I'm glad they'll be around

[mavrick]

Hey guys, you know how it is, someone goes out, buys a brand X pistol and has a problem with it.. next thing you know, brand X pistols are crap, not worth owning, too expensive, constantly breaking at abc competitions.. etc, etc...

The reality is, every custom smith and every company out there building guns, custom, semi custom or production will have a problem somewhere, sometime. It's not a perfect world.. Visit the Kimber threads, or Springfield threads, or Les Baer or whatever and you'll see what I mean..

The bottom line is, we all have our preferences, likes and dislikes, and that's cool. We just need to remember that our experience may not be the same as someone else's, and none of us are the end all, know it all, total complete source of what's right and wrong on subject of 1911's.

I don't own a DW 1911 as of yet, but just the same I wish them all the best and much success!! The way I see it, the more firearms companies that are making 1911's that are willing to stand behind their product, the better it'll be for all of us.

Good shooting people.. and good luck to everyone at Dan Wesson..

mavrick

[SamColtFan]

I'll second that. The more firearms companies the better it is for consumers. Glad that's put to rest.

Regards,
Sam

[glockophile]

Originally posted by joegerardi
Bob Serva's reply on 1911forum:

So if you would like to visit give us a call.



I hope this is correct... I have called many times today, at various extensions over there, and no one is answering the phones. I hope they are doing well, because I'm planning to get a Razorback. It's the only production 10mm 1911 there is right now, and that's exactly what I want. I hope that the current ressurgence of 10mm will induce Kimber to bring theirs back. DW, I wish you the best, and I want to be your customer. This post is not meant to spread any rumors; I know what Bob is saying about how rumors run around on the web. I'm just posting what my experience was today. I hope to have a follow-up report soon that says something like "I talked to them and ordered my Razorback and I'm about to take it to the range."

[glockophile]

I finally got through to someone on the phone over there. It sounds like they are very busy because I had to call many times over two days before anyone answered. I won't read anything into it and will just take what Bob posted as being the true story.

I did send Bob a request for a quote on a customization of one of their guns. It's going to be fantastic. I'm looking forward to getting it.

[IseeU]

Originally posted by c5367
thats odd. DW just redid their website and it lloks like a pretty professional (read expensive) job. I wonder if theyn were in financial trouble if they would hace sprung for something like that. Guess we'll find out soon enough
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