Dan Wesson SS VBOB

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Dan Wesson SS VBOB

Postby Big Dave on Thu 22 Dec 2011 7:50 pm

I picked up my Christmas present last night after waiting a week for it to get to my FFL. My first impression is that it is everything I have heard about it. While it definitely isn't a flashy piece, is is very well built with zero slop in the slide. The VZ grip is very grippy. I don't know if I will be able to tolerate carrying IWB with the checkering on the grips, but I'll see.
The only thing I could find wrong with it is that the front Trijicon sight is dead. Given the reputation for quality from the newer Dan Wessons, I was rather surprised that a defect like that would make it out of the factory. I guess its not their fault though since they don't make the sights, they just install them...and they probably don't turn the lights off in the factory to check them. Anyway, I called about it today and left a message (after hours). Hopefully I can get ahold of them tomorrow. I hope their customer service is as good as I've heard.

So after cleaning and lubing it, I took it to the range this morning and put 130 rounds through it with no problems. My first shot was was dead center at 10 yards.:thumbsup: Safe to say, its more accurate than I am. While its a little big and heavy for concealed carry, I think I can get manage it :lol2:

Sorry for the phone pics :oops:
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Re: Dan Wesson SS VBOB

Postby moyler on Thu 22 Dec 2011 7:57 pm

Nice looking Roscoe!

Don't worry about the sharpness of those grip panels. Think of them as 'sanding' away your love handles.
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Re: Dan Wesson SS VBOB

Postby Snurd on Thu 22 Dec 2011 7:59 pm

Congrats! It's a beauty!
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Re: Dan Wesson SS VBOB

Postby Big Dave on Thu 22 Dec 2011 8:15 pm

moyler wrote:
Don't worry about the sharpness of those grip panels. Think of them as 'sanding' away your love handles.


One can only hope :D
I'm thinking it will either get crimson trace or smooth ironwood grips. Either way, it will give it a little color and be easier on my side.
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Re: Dan Wesson SS VBOB

Postby luckystrike on Tue 03 Jan 2012 5:35 pm

I had the same issues concerning the grips and concealed carry. I changed them over to the VZ carbon fibers, which by the way are awesome.

Looking to go another route so it's up for sale on KSL if anyone is interested. http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad ... 22&cat=185

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