I had a similar experience with an Ed Brown Kobra Carry. I bought it new from the company, but it wasn't reliable, and over time became less so. I sent it back, and he returned it stating that there was nothing wrong with it, but the reliability issue persisted (in fact, the extractor eventually broke). I replaced the extractor with a different name brand extractor (after tuning it), and the gun became 100% reliable. This was over twenty years ago, and it hasn't jammed once since.
Yeah, I've had similar experiences with EB in recent years. I love the design of a KC, but if a rep is going to gaslight me about an issue, I'm done with that company. Sold mine and went with a wilson combat. That one had issues too. But when I contacted them about it, they fixed the problem in under a week and charged me nothing. Quality control matters, but how you handle your screw ups is just as, if not more important.
Mr.Hickok45, the way you are able to send so much lead down range so quickly and so accurately -- almost nonchalantly -- is truly impressive. You and John keep up the great work.
I have a new DW Bruin 1911 in 10mm that had the same problem. Returned it to Dan Wesson and they said they fixed it...no change. Sent it back a second time and they replaced the entire pistol with a new one! New pistol works perfectly, with slide locking back both while firing and slowly racking slide back on empty magazine, as it should. Was frustrating for a pistol of this level of quality and was surprised to get an entirely new gun back, but glad it's fixed!
Your Dan Wesson is not the only one having problems of late. A friend's 10mm wouldn't eject. He sent it back to Dan Wesson. Round trip took 10 months and they didn't fix a thing.
I love all your videos Hickok your never boring your videos are always very knowledgeable and very interesting to watch love watching you shot and talk
I have a DW Specialist, same issue. Also 2 DW owners at my range, same issue. .. Unlike my Kimber or any other 1911 I've looked at DWs have a bridge over the rail gap the slide stop rides in. I broke out the micrometer and measured how far each of my mags (I have factory DW which are same as Sig, Kimbers, Wilsons, Chip McCormicks, ACTmags etc) push the slide stop up when empty (with slide and barrel off). I found that the bridged part of the frames rail stops the slide stop from fully raising with most of my mags. If I weren't going to trade my DW in I would dremmel that bridge until it no longer interferes. At the range I confirmed this with the other 2 DWs, all three worked with the same mags (Wilson and Kimbers) and didn't work with the rest. I've seen enough of your videos over the years to know you have other 1911s to compare yours too Mr Hickok so if you compare frame rails you'll see what I mean.
That gong, is like a church bell to my ears. The church of the unholy Hickock45 lol. Seriously, it's very soothing to me when I hear you hit the gong. Like total relaxation. I could fall asleep listening to a loop of gong hits.
I have several 1911's.. none are super high end pistols.. and a couple are lowly.. springfields, colts, caspian, rock island etc.. all are fed however, with Wilson mags.. never have failures, except to hit what I aim at sometimes. Feed your pistols with consistent quality magazines.. and you shall be rewarded. Tight 1911s can be alittle problematic at times.. they were designed as a battlefield weapon, and tight wasnt in the blueprint.
this is an interesting note. I've generally preferred a Springfield myself. I wonder what a good custom pistol has to offer that would make it worth 3 or 4 times what an off the shelf Colt or Springfield offers. Fit & Finish ? accuracy ? Ol' Hick tells us "they're all more accurate than we are" and I always figured he had that right. My latest Springfield seems beyond reproach as far as fit and finish goes..... maybe Ol Hick will bring us some enlightenment :)
You done good 🤘. Most people do not listen to what anybody else tells them about thier first firearm purchase. The Glock 23 is an excellent firearm, and will certainly serve you well.
I've noticed that, I discovered Hickok back about 12 yrs ago while I was looking for educational vids for gun safety for grade school aged children. I think he was under a million at that time, not sure, but he impressed me as a good advocate for our sport and that is inspirational to me.
@@stevekehr6768 Exactly. While I would agree something at that price failing would be very disappointing, anything that involves humans is subject to mistakes. DW makes fantastic 1911's and I wish I had an all black Specialist myself.
I made the same mods to my dad's Wesson. And it worked great. My inexpensive Springfield, straight out of the box, has never had an issue. Over a thousand rounds, easily. It should bother them that their guns have to be modified to function properly.
Just want to say I had this issue .. maybe 30% of the time my slide was not locking on my 9mm guardian.. got this same Wilson combat (non bullet proof) slide lock and 100% fixed. So thank you for the video! Been a follower for 8 years now
Congrats on fixing your Guardian. I am disappointed Dan Wesson didn't fix it. My Guardian in 38 Super is still in the 'break-in' period, but so far 400 rounds fired flawlessly with DW and WC mags. Everyone should enjoy that experience.
I was experiencing slide lock problems on some of my 1911’s. Figured out I was allowing my weak hand thumb to engage the lock during recoil in such a way that prevented it from locking open. If I adjusted my grip slightly lower it seemed to fix the problem. For what it’s worth.
@@dlife7427 yeah I was looking at Springfield, Kimber & actually the desert eagle 1911 (which I didn’t even realize they made one) but after a lot of research I feel very confident in going with the DW 👍
Saw your interview on TN Wildcat, nice show I enjoyed watching. Sorry I called the Gong - the Dong, that's what I thought it was called. After a lifetime of shooting and working in loud environments, my hearing sucks. Thanks again for all the shows.
What the hell? I actually heard a miss! This is a historic event I'll tell my grandchildren about. Hickok missed one. There's something wrong with the universe.
Always appreciate your content 💯 Magazines do play a big part & they’ve got to be accurate but I said it before & I will say it again, 👉🏻👉🏻you sir are an excellent shooter & a crack shot!!!!!👍🏻👍🏻keep up the great work
Another great video, hickok. My Taurus 1911 does not care for the two aftermarket magazines I bought. Have to help them out of the magwell. Maybe look into Wilson mags...
Last spring, my new Springfield 1911 (9mm) would not lock back consistently on the last round. After buying 6 additional mags (Mec Gar & Wilson) and changing Springfield mag springs out with Wilson, I was still experiencing the same issue. Put a slide lock from my S&W 1911 in and every mag worked. Springfield sent me a replacement slide lock and it works perfectly, too.
"Accurate magazine" LOL you are funny Hickok. Love you. Somehow I think your SDI training paid off. Thanks. You and John rock. And you sir, are an excellent marksman. As if you didn't know that already.
my grandfather was a gunsmith El Dorado arms from yaphank New York and chimney Rock North Carolina. I've meet the owner of ruger multiple times when I was a kid didn't think anything of it but now I understand why he was here... Check out El Dorado arms
The two main reasons why 1911s malfunction: crappy magazines and crappy internal parts. Both are very prevalent in the marketplace unfortunately. Funny how Dan Wesson was unable to fix their own pistol and it required a third party component to do it.
I'm surprised DW didn't catch that either. They have first rate smiths working for them. DW uses tool steel parts, no mim crap in them. That Wilson part he used is a mim part.
I am sure Dan Wesson folks watch this channel. What do you have to say for yourself? You seem to have a known problem you’re not addressing. I can tell you this has cost you at least 4 guns being sold. I was about to order me and my three son-in-laws custom 1911’s for Christmas, after learning of your negligence to make right issues with your product, we bought from Wilson they have always went above and beyond to make any issues right. Thanks to Mr Hickok for saving me a $20k headache.
Thank you for sharing your live video I just bought me a Ruger 45 ACP p90 DC cop issue I love the gun very fun accurate dependable nothing wrong with it very accurate I love your videos thanks for sharing with me just wanted to let you know what I just bought I used to have one I miss my Ruger p90
Love my Dan Wesson Guardian. Already knew from the first time I bought a 1911 to get good mags. Had a failure to lock back on my factory mags. Hence why I bought Wilson Combat mags and no problems. If mags is all I have to worry about, then that’s a simple fix. It eats hollow points like a champ, accurate, extremely comfortable, and of course great trigger.
I had/have a Wilson extended slide lock that would only lock using Colt magazines. I put the original lock back in and it worked with everything. I have since bought several more magazines but have not tried the Wilson with them...need to get to the range with that old 45.
Never ignore the mag release as a cause for this. A burr there or one that is a very tiny bit too long in the right place can contact the spring on the inside of some mags and cause intermittent failure to lock open. I have seen this on two different 1911 pistols. Two minutes with a fine stone fixed it.
I like Wilson Combat too, his mags helped out my Kimber Pro CDP II. I watch his you tube channel frequently too, not as much as hickok45 though... ; ) Glad it's working good for you now, sometimes the things we love take a little effort.
I love the double stack. I stepped away from the Kimber single. And I am open to others, as others are as well. On the gong with a pistol is always impressive.
This may be an unpopular opinion but my personal favorite slide lock is the Smith & Wesson. It is a MIM part which many people do not like, but it fixed the issued that I was having with my Springfield. I recommended it to my dad and it fixed his issue also. The MIM part is more consistent than many of the machined slide locks and it was very inexpensive.
I had a similar problem with my Auto Ordnance 1911A1. It did not fail every time but I was not comfortable using it as a carry gun. By slide lock I assume you are referring to the slide "stop". In my days as a Small Arms Repairman (MOS 45B20) for the U.S.Army it was named a "slide stop". I have owned the Auto Ordinance for more than thirty years and despite being teased by my shooting companions for buying cheap junk it has proven to be a fun range pistol. Once the slide stop was replaced the lock back failures stopped.
You won't go wrong with either, people have the occasional problem with Wilson combat as well it's just a fact of life with any type of machine. That's why testing is important before you trust your life to it regardless if it's a high end 1911 or a cheap micro 9.
I have a Baer that wouldn't drop the slide on a loaded magazine. The previous owner installed a Wilson shock-buff which limited the rearward travel just enough so the slide stop was not forced down by the ramp in the slide.
I had a Taurus PT1911 that would do the exact same thing. It would only hold back on one of 6 mags. It drove me crazy. I decided to try a new slide lock. I bought a Wilson combat and, low and behold, it’s never failed to lock back since.
I only own one 1911, but for a while, it's a series 80, bought it used back then, it was already "used" back then. Well over the years I fired the hell out of it, I never had an issue, not with weak handloads, neither with factory ammo, no malfunctions, and I fired it for long using only 2 mags! The original Colt mag is by now almost all in white marks from heavy use, still works flawlessly! So I am always surprised when people claim that 1911s frequently have issues, maybe I was just lucky with mine 👍
My wife just got a vigil commander and had the same issue. It would not hold back the slide no matter what magazines I put thru it, including theirs. I had to polish the rear of the slide stop where the plunger contacts. The finish was too thick and causing issues. Its working 100% now.
A precision machine ( pistol ) must deal with many variables and conditions. Temperature extremes and burning powder and bullet jacket metal galling ( microscopic) amongst these. Quality construction and superior materials held to exact tolerances. Finished to a brilliant luster and fitted with comfortable and controllable hand stocks. A pistol a shootist will be proud to own. Of course ammunition must be held to comparable values as well.
I love your videos! I have several DWs and they are all fantastic. That said, my 9mm Vigil will periodically fail to lock back the slide if i use 115 gr. or less bullets. After watching this video, I am going to try swapping the slide lock from one of my other Dans and see if that takes care of it. In the meantime, I will continue to dream of shooting as well as you.
Accurate magazines are the most important part of firearms training.
lol.
@@devinwhite104 qqqqqqqqq me
Also you need a precision firing pin
Gotta love the accurate ones.
A well accurate forged lower is necessary
I had a similar experience with an Ed Brown Kobra Carry. I bought it new from the company, but it wasn't reliable, and over time became less so. I sent it back, and he returned it stating that there was nothing wrong with it, but the reliability issue persisted (in fact, the extractor eventually broke). I replaced the extractor with a different name brand extractor (after tuning it), and the gun became 100% reliable. This was over twenty years ago, and it hasn't jammed once since.
Which brand extractor did you go with?
You must have compared both slide stops with a magnifying glass.
That's what I would have done ?
There must be a tiny difference, perhaps ?
@@flemdisch8690 Too long ago to recall.
Yeah, I've had similar experiences with EB in recent years. I love the design of a KC, but if a rep is going to gaslight me about an issue, I'm done with that company. Sold mine and went with a wilson combat. That one had issues too. But when I contacted them about it, they fixed the problem in under a week and charged me nothing. Quality control matters, but how you handle your screw ups is just as, if not more important.
Mr.Hickok45, the way you are able to send so much lead down range so quickly and so accurately -- almost nonchalantly -- is truly impressive. You and John keep up the great work.
I have a new DW Bruin 1911 in 10mm that had the same problem. Returned it to Dan Wesson and they said they fixed it...no change. Sent it back a second time and they replaced the entire pistol with a new one! New pistol works perfectly, with slide locking back both while firing and slowly racking slide back on empty magazine, as it should. Was frustrating for a pistol of this level of quality and was surprised to get an entirely new gun back, but glad it's fixed!
It’s wasn’t fixed, it was replaced.
Did the new replacement pistol have the same serial # as the one they kept that had the Repeat failure?
I've enjoyed Wilson 1911's since the late 90's. Lifetime warranty with handloads, you can't beat it !!! Excellent customer service !!
You're the man Mr Hickok! I appreciate the content you make for us.
Glad it's working for you now. Didn't think it was mag related.
Your Dan Wesson is not the only one having problems of late. A friend's 10mm wouldn't eject. He sent it back to Dan Wesson. Round trip took 10 months and they didn't fix a thing.
I love all your videos Hickok your never boring your videos are always very knowledgeable and very interesting to watch love watching you shot and talk
Wilson parts were the only way I could get my Series 80 Colt 1911 to work without a malfunction.
I loved that he got the 2 Liter and the metal target with one shot. Never saw that before on the channel!
Saw it too! I think I have seen him do it once before but it is a good feat
Saw that. The GOAT
I have a DW Specialist, same issue. Also 2 DW owners at my range, same issue. .. Unlike my Kimber or any other 1911 I've looked at DWs have a bridge over the rail gap the slide stop rides in. I broke out the micrometer and measured how far each of my mags (I have factory DW which are same as Sig, Kimbers, Wilsons, Chip McCormicks, ACTmags etc) push the slide stop up when empty (with slide and barrel off). I found that the bridged part of the frames rail stops the slide stop from fully raising with most of my mags. If I weren't going to trade my DW in I would dremmel that bridge until it no longer interferes.
At the range I confirmed this with the other 2 DWs, all three worked with the same mags (Wilson and Kimbers) and didn't work with the rest.
I've seen enough of your videos over the years to know you have other 1911s to compare yours too Mr Hickok so if you compare frame rails you'll see what I mean.
Thanks for the tip; I might have to get out my sledge hammer and Dremel tool and go into gunsmithing mode! :-)
@@hickok45 thanks for the videos!
Accurate mags paired with high capacity sights is a winning combo
My Federal Ordnance 1911 had problems when I bought it used. I put Bulletproof extractor and slidelock and now it works perfect! Go Wilson Combat.💪
Your Target acquisition is on point. Your accuracy is excellent 👍🏼
That gong, is like a church bell to my ears. The church of the unholy Hickock45 lol. Seriously, it's very soothing to me when I hear you hit the gong. Like total relaxation. I could fall asleep listening to a loop of gong hits.
I’ve lost my grandpa’s.. would you adopt a grandson? We all need a grandpa like you 😆💁🏻♂️
I have several 1911's.. none are super high end pistols.. and a couple are lowly.. springfields, colts, caspian, rock island etc.. all are fed however, with Wilson mags.. never have failures, except to hit what I aim at sometimes. Feed your pistols with consistent quality magazines.. and you shall be rewarded.
Tight 1911s can be alittle problematic at times.. they were designed as a battlefield weapon, and tight wasnt in the blueprint.
this is an interesting note. I've generally preferred a Springfield myself. I wonder what a good custom pistol has to offer that would make it worth 3 or 4 times what an off the shelf Colt or Springfield offers. Fit & Finish ? accuracy ? Ol' Hick tells us "they're all more accurate than we are" and I always figured he had that right. My latest Springfield seems beyond reproach as far as fit and finish goes..... maybe Ol Hick will bring us some enlightenment :)
Yo hickok been watching you for awhile now just purchased my first firearm today glock 23 thanks for all of the information over the years
I'm happy for ya bud.
Great selection. You can't go wrong with a G19/G23. Upgraded sights and grip, and good to go.
I got .357 SiG conversion barrel for my Glock 23. Runs great. Good luck.
Congrats! Be safe and have fun.
You done good 🤘. Most people do not listen to what anybody else tells them about thier first firearm purchase. The Glock 23 is an excellent firearm, and will certainly serve you well.
hicock has 6 million subs?? Man life flies by.
I've noticed that, I discovered Hickok back about 12 yrs ago while I was looking for educational vids for gun safety for grade school aged children. I think he was under a million at that time, not sure, but he impressed me as a good advocate for our sport and that is inspirational to me.
Never had a issue with my Guardian in 6 years and thousands of rounds. DW's are usually reliable
Awsome. I never shot one. I look foward one day
@@stevenwdoolittle1195 Definitely one of several gold standard 1911s. Heirloom piece
A pistol with that price tag should never fail.
Anything mechanical and man made will fail eventually.
Show you how much they really care.
@@stevekehr6768 Exactly. While I would agree something at that price failing would be very disappointing, anything that involves humans is subject to mistakes. DW makes fantastic 1911's and I wish I had an all black Specialist myself.
Failure isn't the issue. Failure to repair when sent back is the issue.
I’m tryina tell you..
Love those accurate magazines
I've probably unleashed thousands of gullible new shooters on Nighthawk Custom, depleting their entire stock of 1911 magazines. :-)
It is odd that the Wilson bullet proof didn't work as well as the cheaper Wilson catch , interesting enough to ask Wilson gunsmith why !
I love my Springfield Armory mil spec .45 it has become my EDC!
A 1911 has the sweetest iconic sound when racking the slide back! :)
I made the same mods to my dad's Wesson. And it worked great. My inexpensive Springfield, straight out of the box, has never had an issue. Over a thousand rounds, easily. It should bother them that their guns have to be modified to function properly.
"I knew it was an accurate magazine!" Ha ha ha! Hickok, your videos are *not* long or boring, mister! =)
How does your comment say 2 days ago?😂
@@thefishingchannel3192 I think being a channel member gives you early access to videos
Sometimes the are long but it’s so satisfying listen just speak about history and the amazing world of firearms. Especially every Sunday
@@Boristien405 ohh makes sense
@@thefishingchannel3192 Patreon magic! Boristien405 has the right of it. =)
Just want to say I had this issue .. maybe 30% of the time my slide was not locking on my 9mm guardian.. got this same Wilson combat (non bullet proof) slide lock and 100% fixed. So thank you for the video! Been a follower for 8 years now
Thanks for all the videos they are fun and informative!!!
I have watched your vids for many years and the content is always spot on. Thanks, Old Master Gunnery
Congrats on fixing your Guardian. I am disappointed Dan Wesson didn't fix it. My Guardian in 38 Super is still in the 'break-in' period, but so far 400 rounds fired flawlessly with DW and WC mags. Everyone should enjoy that experience.
I literally was watching your old(my favorite videos) this morning as a binge…
Only the most accurate magazines for Mr. Hickock!
that delay of the round hit to sound back to the cam on those long range is crazy
So glad you’re doing well, nice 45 ! Keep good stuff coming!
I was experiencing slide lock problems on some of my 1911’s. Figured out I was allowing my weak hand thumb to engage the lock during recoil in such a way that prevented it from locking open. If I adjusted my grip slightly lower it seemed to fix the problem. For what it’s worth.
I've never had that problem, but I can see how some could.
@@hickok45 no weak hand thumbs on you Hickok!
Just started researching 1911’s & im about turn 45 so I thought I’d buy myself a new 45 & after much research I think I’m gonna go with DW vigil cco !
The DW Seems to be what most knowledgeable 1911 guys suggest.
🤑🤑🤑
@@dlife7427 yeah I was looking at Springfield, Kimber & actually the desert eagle 1911 (which I didn’t even realize they made one) but after a lot of research I feel very confident in going with the DW 👍
@@hologramcamo9175 I had a 1911 colt mark 6 series 80 and it work flawlessly and less recoil than my Glock in 45 acp
@@hologramcamo9175 I've come so close too ordering a Magnum Research or Bul Armory 1911. I want a blued version in 9mm. For ammo cost.
I didn't know that magazines out their can make your gun accurate. This man right here is accurate with A pistol.
RUclipss grandpa. So wholesome. We love you
I have taken a couple of firearms to Jeff for problems I couldn't figure out. A very good gunsmith with years of experience.
You make that 1911 look like a tiny cap gun 😂. It's always satisfying to figure out some odd ball solution to a problem in your equipment!
Thank you for sharing the wonderful sound of that fabulous gong!
Sir, your videos are NEVER boring.
Saw your interview on TN Wildcat, nice show I enjoyed watching. Sorry I called the Gong - the Dong, that's what I thought it was called. After a lifetime of shooting and working in loud environments, my hearing sucks. Thanks again for all the shows.
I would love to have a Dan Wesson 1911 in my firearms collection. Sweet 1911 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What the hell? I actually heard a miss!
This is a historic event I'll tell my grandchildren about. Hickok missed one. There's something wrong with the universe.
Always appreciate your content 💯 Magazines do play a big part & they’ve got to be accurate but I said it before & I will say it again, 👉🏻👉🏻you sir are an excellent shooter & a crack shot!!!!!👍🏻👍🏻keep up the great work
Another great video, hickok. My Taurus 1911 does not care for the two aftermarket magazines I bought. Have to help them out of the magwell. Maybe look into Wilson mags...
Last spring, my new Springfield 1911 (9mm) would not lock back consistently on the last round. After buying 6 additional mags (Mec Gar & Wilson) and changing Springfield mag springs out with Wilson, I was still experiencing the same issue. Put a slide lock from my S&W 1911 in and every mag worked. Springfield sent me a replacement slide lock and it works perfectly, too.
The thumbnail is fantastic. If someone approached me like that with 7 mags I would say thank you.
Accurate mags... That's comedy gold brother!!!! LOL and you forgot 1 thing you gotta have to be a gun smith... lots and lots of Loctite. 😆
Love this man.
He’s a national treasure
"Accurate magazine" LOL you are funny Hickok. Love you. Somehow I think your SDI training paid off. Thanks. You and John rock. And you sir, are an excellent marksman. As if you didn't know that already.
Just so you know, you truly are amazing
Yes... his ability to pick up just about any rifle or pistol and shoot it accurately is astounding...
my grandfather was a gunsmith El Dorado arms from yaphank New York and chimney Rock North Carolina. I've meet the owner of ruger multiple times when I was a kid didn't think anything of it but now I understand why he was here... Check out El Dorado arms
The two main reasons why 1911s malfunction: crappy magazines and crappy internal parts. Both are very prevalent in the marketplace unfortunately. Funny how Dan Wesson was unable to fix their own pistol and it required a third party component to do it.
Yeah you're right I think I have one.
I'm surprised DW didn't catch that either. They have first rate smiths working for them. DW uses tool steel parts, no mim crap in them. That Wilson part he used is a mim part.
I am sure Dan Wesson folks watch this channel. What do you have to say for yourself? You seem to have a known problem you’re not addressing. I can tell you this has cost you at least 4 guns being sold. I was about to order me and my three son-in-laws custom 1911’s for Christmas, after learning of your negligence to make right issues with your product, we bought from Wilson they have always went above and beyond to make any issues right. Thanks to Mr Hickok for saving me a $20k headache.
Thank you for sharing your live video I just bought me a Ruger 45 ACP p90 DC cop issue I love the gun very fun accurate dependable nothing wrong with it very accurate I love your videos thanks for sharing with me just wanted to let you know what I just bought I used to have one I miss my Ruger p90
i just live up the road from jeff he is a good man and knows what he is doing
Love my Dan Wesson Guardian. Already knew from the first time I bought a 1911 to get good mags. Had a failure to lock back on my factory mags. Hence why I bought Wilson Combat mags and no problems. If mags is all I have to worry about, then that’s a simple fix. It eats hollow points like a champ, accurate, extremely comfortable, and of course great trigger.
I had/have a Wilson extended slide lock that would only lock using Colt magazines. I put the original lock back in and it worked with everything. I have since bought several more magazines but have not tried the Wilson with them...need to get to the range with that old 45.
Same problem, same Wilson fix for mine. So now I have 4 extra mags that work just fine now
I have to say that Mr. Hickok 45 is a dead eye sure shot With that slick Dan Wesson 45👍
Never ignore the mag release as a cause for this. A burr there or one that is a very tiny bit too long in the right place can contact the spring on the inside of some mags and cause intermittent failure to lock open. I have seen this on two different 1911 pistols. Two minutes with a fine stone fixed it.
I just had the same issue..wilson combat did the trick!
I owned two Dan Wesson Vigil CCO’s that were perfect, and picked up a Guardian yesterday, and it’s perfect. 👍👍👍👍🎄
I changed out the guide rod and spring cap to Wilson combats bulletproof and it’s awesome, I got a GI length milled instead of a full length MIM
LOK grips are also nice. I like VZ and LOK for after market. I have both on my CZ pistols
Accurate mags 😭🤣🤣 them grips rearly helped with the supreshion to
.45 acp is such a beautiful bullet favorite caliber out of them all
Ohhh it’s a bonus before Sunday !
I like Wilson Combat too, his mags helped out my Kimber Pro CDP II. I watch his you tube channel frequently too, not as much as hickok45 though... ; )
Glad it's working good for you now, sometimes the things we love take a little effort.
I love the double stack. I stepped away from the Kimber single. And I am open to others, as others are as well. On the gong with a pistol is always impressive.
This may be an unpopular opinion but my personal favorite slide lock is the Smith & Wesson. It is a MIM part which many people do not like, but it fixed the issued that I was having with my Springfield. I recommended it to my dad and it fixed his issue also. The MIM part is more consistent than many of the machined slide locks and it was very inexpensive.
I had a similar problem with my Auto Ordnance 1911A1. It did not fail every time but I was not comfortable using it as a carry gun. By slide lock I assume you are referring to the slide "stop". In my days as a Small Arms Repairman (MOS 45B20) for the U.S.Army it was named a "slide stop". I have owned the Auto Ordinance for more than thirty years and despite being teased by my shooting companions for buying cheap junk it has proven to be a fun range pistol. Once the slide stop was replaced the lock back failures stopped.
Thank you !
Wow! I am glad I watched your video. I was about to buy a DW 1911....going shopping for WC now.
Bring more money. A lot more.😝
Wilson Combat's start at 3000.00 and up, that Guardian costs about 1400.00. I own 3 DW's and never had a problem with any of them.
You won’t go wrong buying DW .. very rare to have a problem with one
You won't go wrong with either, people have the occasional problem with Wilson combat as well it's just a fact of life with any type of machine. That's why testing is important before you trust your life to it regardless if it's a high end 1911 or a cheap micro 9.
I have a Baer that wouldn't drop the slide on a loaded magazine. The previous owner installed a Wilson shock-buff which limited the rearward travel just enough so the slide stop was not forced down by the ramp in the slide.
I prefer Hollywood magazines. They are super accurate and never run out of ammo.
I had a Taurus PT1911 that would do the exact same thing. It would only hold back on one of 6 mags. It drove me crazy. I decided to try a new slide lock. I bought a Wilson combat and, low and behold, it’s never failed to lock back since.
I only own one 1911, but for a while, it's a series 80, bought it used back then, it was already "used" back then. Well over the years I fired the hell out of it, I never had an issue, not with weak handloads, neither with factory ammo, no malfunctions, and I fired it for long using only 2 mags! The original Colt mag is by now almost all in white marks from heavy use, still works flawlessly! So I am always surprised when people claim that 1911s frequently have issues, maybe I was just lucky with mine 👍
Have you heard of the Rock island armory BBR 3.10? I know you like 1911s so this firearm might be up your alley.
I'd like to get one of those
Amazing shot indeed
Cheers from NZ
$200 ammo to show $1000 worth of mags work, lol. Great to see you at it.
Didn't know Brownell's made 1911 mags. Going to have to give them a look! Been using Wilson, Chip McCormick, and Mecgar mostly the past few years.
Russia: We have AKs, Tsars, and bears
USA: We have Hickok!!
Boy what a shot you are Hickok 45 good job
Most important thing is that they carry BOO-Lets haha. Have a good weekend Mr Hickock!
You are such a good shot and I really enjoy your content.
I always thought my hands were big but I certainly could not hold that many mags
It's odd that Dan Wesson couldn't even fix it. I have a Pointman 7 and the tolerances are pretty tight.
Yes, I had one in 10mm and it was a very tight pistol. I was always careful to keep plenty of good oil on those slide rails.
never have any weapon in my hand but like this channel !
That's the fix I used for my Dan Wesson Vigil Commander. Had the same exact problem.
My wife just got a vigil commander and had the same issue. It would not hold back the slide no matter what magazines I put thru it, including theirs. I had to polish the rear of the slide stop where the plunger contacts. The finish was too thick and causing issues. Its working 100% now.
Those Nighthawk mags are crazy accurate.
Great video!! I would like to see a review of the Dan Wesson LASD-DSP Specialist, and the story behind it.
A precision machine ( pistol ) must deal with many variables and conditions.
Temperature extremes and burning powder and bullet jacket metal galling ( microscopic) amongst these.
Quality construction and superior materials held to exact tolerances. Finished to a brilliant luster and fitted with comfortable and controllable hand stocks. A pistol a shootist will be proud to own.
Of course ammunition must be held to comparable values as well.
Best Gunner Man Ever I Love You😂❤️
Can’t believe Dan Wesson was okay with this and couldn’t fix it
I’ll never not love this content
I love your videos! I have several DWs and they are all fantastic. That said, my 9mm Vigil will periodically fail to lock back the slide if i use 115 gr. or less bullets. After watching this video, I am going to try swapping the slide lock from one of my other Dans and see if that takes care of it. In the meantime, I will continue to dream of shooting as well as you.