New toy. 1911

[Show]

I can't say enough good stuff about Guns and Leather in Greenbrier. I walked in this morning determined to walk out with a 1911. I did have to wait a while for assistance but it was well worth it.

The first thing that caught my eye was a Dan Wesson Pointman. I asked to see it, then said here is what I have in my pocket, what is the most 1911 I can get for the money? I kept coming back to the DW. Finally the guy said there is an open range, here is a free mag and free range time, go shoot it. I gave my Mil ID to hold the range. After I shot it, I decided it was a keeper. I was asked if I was active duty, and the gentleman said let me go back and make you a better deal on this gun. He came back and said how does $350 sound. Of course I jumped on it and bought a few other doo-dads while I was there.

Needless to say, G&L earned a customer for life.

Here are the manditory gun and target pics.

Not my best shooting but ok in a hurry with a new gun.

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[hipower]

Sweet looking 1911. Great shooting.

[sigmtnman]

Wow, you stole it. Congrats.

[TGO David]

I had to do a double take as the Pachmayer grips initially made me think you had picked up a Springfield MC Operator for $350. Even still, that's a smoking deal.

5th Group I'm assuming?

[Show]

Ya, I am still pretty giddy about the deal. The wife kinda just rolled her eyes but was happy I came home with a few hundred in my pocket.

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[strickj]

Did I misunderstand it or did you pick up a Dan Wesson for 350?

[Guest Plainsman]

Did I misunderstand it or did you pick up a Dan Wesson for 350?

Precisely what I was thinking.

If this DW is even close to the quality in mine, you've got one heck of a 1911 for $350. I didn't know you could find ANY 1911 worth owning for that price, especially at a gun shop. Props to G&L.

[R1100R]

You got a smoking deal for 350.00. nice looking pistol.

[gunrunner32]

Nice 1911, I got my Springer Ultra Compact V-10 there. I love G&L but there are other shops that will still get my business due to customer service and just overall great guys to deal with. Where are you at in 5th?

[Magiccarpetrides]

Great buy!

[kb4ns]

Very nice!

[eapking]

That's a total steal man. Good for you. DW's Rock!

[Guest NashvegasMatt]

do you find that grip to be spongy in the finger areas because it's hollow behind there? I was thinking about those grips but was curious.

[Show]

do you find that grip to be spongy in the finger areas because it's hollow behind there? I was thinking about those grips but was curious.

I had to go grab it to see what you meant. On the pachmayrs they are solid once mounted on the gun, no spongy feeling it all. I really dislike the look of these grips, but they fit my hand so well that I dont really want to swap. I still may get some mil-tac g-10s to try out.

[Guest Oaklands]

Congrats on the great deal from another 1911 lover!

[jgm219]

Nice 1911 and even better price! Kind of wished I visited the G&L in Hendersonville when I bought my 1911 a couple months back. Of course, I didn't know about it then either.

[Steelharp]

Thank you for your service, and thank you to G&L for taking excellent care of one of our guys. Nice to hear things like this.

[Guest bkelm18]

Everybody's gotta have at least one 1911. You got yours at a steal. Thumbs up for G&L and double thumbs up for your service.