1911 Accuracy Improvement Order of Operations

[BrandonHtwo0]

Hi all,

Im looking to put in an order for a new 1911 from Dan Wesson and I was curious, from an accuracy standpoint, what is the most economical way to wring as much mechanical accuracy as possibe. Id imagine the first two places would be a the trigger and perhaps a new barrel bushing that is fit by a professional gunsmith, and maybe a barrel afterwards but I am not certain.

Any thoughts on the topic? Thanks in advance

 

[drillsgt]

Hi all,

Im looking to put in an order for a new 1911 from Dan Wesson and I was curious, from an accuracy standpoint, what is the most economical way to wring as much mechanical accuracy as possibe. Id imagine the first two places would be a the trigger and perhaps a new barrel bushing that is fit by a professional gunsmith, and maybe a barrel afterwards but I am not certain.

Any thoughts on the topic? Thanks in advance

If you're ordering a Dan Wesson then you won't need to do much to it if that is what you are asking. They already come with a nice slide/frame fit, excellent barrel fit, nice trigger and great sights. Pretty much everything you need to ensure an accurate pistol. I rented a VBOB last week and even with the 4.25" barrel it was very very accurate and that's just shooting offhand with cheap range ammo.

 

[rhino]

Hi all,

Im looking to put in an order for a new 1911 from Dan Wesson and I was curious, from an accuracy standpoint, what is the most economical way to wring as much mechanical accuracy as possibe. Id imagine the first two places would be a the trigger and perhaps a new barrel bushing that is fit by a professional gunsmith, and maybe a barrel afterwards but I am not certain.

Any thoughts on the topic? Thanks in advance

You have to split this into the inherent accuracy of the gun vs. what you can do to help you shoot it as accurately as possble.

For the former, the least expensive for the most improvement is usually getting a new bushing fit properly. Next up would be to have the existing barrel refit (may require welding additional material onto it), plus a new bushing. Then a new, high quality barrel and bushing, both fit to the gun.

Trigger jobs, etc. can potentially help you to shoot it more accurately with less effort, but won't really affect the inherent accuracy of the gun.

 

[rockhopper46038]

Pure mechanical accuracy would pretty much mean a fitted barrel and bushing. I'd guess next would be tightening the frame to slide fit, but for practical accuracy you'll want to work on the shooter before you get too far. That's where the trigger might help, as trigger control (or lack thereof), consistent sight picture and sight alignment will be far more likely to affect your practical accuracy than a super tight parts fit.

 

[Armed-N-Ready]

It's a Dan Wesson

The best way to improve accuracy is shoot it.

 

[drillsgt]

The best way to improve accuracy is shoot it.

That's about all I could say on the DW I shot.

 

[Jrhemming]

The DW should be as about as accurate as you can get but I'm looking to improve mine on my loaded Springfield so I'm going to order of egw all you have to do is measure barrel diameter and inside the slide and give the measurements to them and they will make you a custom fitted bushing

 

[NHT3]

That's about all I could say on the DW I shot.

I agree, a new Dan Wesson should be fit correctly and the trigger should be great. I wouldn't begin to speculate on how accurately you can shoot a pistol but I will say it would most likely shoot better that I'm capable of.
If I were spending in the 1000 and above range I would also consider a Kimber super pro carry. Personally I prefer a 1st gen Kimber but even the new models have great triggers and are very accurate. Just my
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[BrandonHtwo0]

Thanks for the helpful responses. I guess for now I wont mess with it much ans just shoot the crap out of it... All the DW reviews ive seen speak very highly of it amd thinking about it more i cant imagine those minor changes having much of an effect (vs the same work to a Taurus or ATI 1911).

Will let you guys know how it goes. Found a NIB stainless Dan Wesson Specialist for a steal and will be putting in the order today. $1350 OTD.

Unfortunately it wont ship here in time for the NWI meet this Sunday, but will have it for the next one