[PennyR]

Don’t know why but sometimes this thing is so hard to rack I mean it’s to where I can’t even rack it but Sometimes it isn’t. Has anyone experienced anything like this with any pistol?

 

[PeachStatePate]

How many rounds does it have through it? I don’t have any experience with DW, but I’ll say my first Kimber Ultra II was like that at first. I mean it hurt to rack it, but after 50 - 100 rounds it became way easier to rack the slide and no trouble since. Also, after my first break in period I disassembled, cleaned, and lubed it wet again. You might be surprised how easy the combination of the two will make it.

 

[bad ninja]

Try cocking it first.
It probably just has a stiff recoil spring.
You could swap the spring with a lighter one, which will help.

Penny you have great taste in guns.

The DW stainless commander classic 45 is my all-time favorite Dan Wesson.
That's just a drop dead beautiful work of art.
I missed one by a few minutes iny LGS and have been kicking myself ever since.

 

[2sharp2]

No issues racking. That Classic is a fine pistol. I enjoy my two DW’s Valor vBob’s.

 

[Chuck43]

Don’t know why but sometimes this thing is so hard to rack I mean it’s to where I can’t even rack it but Sometimes it isn’t. Has anyone experienced anything like this with any pistol?

Let me ask, is it possible you're not racking the gun the same way every time? I had a lady I taught to shoot have the same problem, I taught her to pull back on the slide while pushing forward with the frame, and she had no problem. But sometimes she would hold the frame steady and pull back on the slide, and it was much more difficult for her.

 

[PennyR]

How many rounds does it have through it? I don’t have any experience with DW, but I’ll say my first Kimber Ultra II was like that at first. I mean it hurt to rack it, but after 50 - 100 rounds it became way easier to rack the slide and no trouble since. Also, after my first break in period I disassembled, cleaned, and lubed it wet again. You might be surprised how easy the combination of the two will make it.

Actually none…lol I haven’t even took it to the range yet. Just saw it in my LGS and had to have it.

 

[PennyR]

Try cocking it first.
It probably just has a stiff recoil spring.
You could swap the spring with a lighter one, which will help.

Penny you have great taste in guns.

The DW stainless commander classic 45 is my all-time favorite Dan Wesson.
That's just a drop dead beautiful work of art.
I missed one by a few minutes iny LGS and have been kicking myself ever since.

Thank you I tried cocking it first and works way better. And thanks I love the look of it. My LGS knew I wanted one and when he got it he texted me a pic and I had to have it. He says he could kick himself for not keeping it himself. I want a DW 10mm Valor also.

 

[PennyR]

Let me ask, is it possible you're not racking the gun the same way every time? I had a lady I taught to shoot have the same problem, I taught her to pull back on the slide while pushing forward with the frame, and she had no problem. But sometimes she would hold the frame steady and pull back on the slide, and it was much more difficult for her.

Possibly but I’m trying to make sure I’m gripping and everything the same way every time. Don’t have any issues with any other pistol I have tried to rack.

 

[PennyR]

How many rounds does it have through it? I don’t have any experience with DW, but I’ll say my first Kimber Ultra II was like that at first. I mean it hurt to rack it, but after 50 - 100 rounds it became way easier to rack the slide and no trouble since. Also, after my first break in period I disassembled, cleaned, and lubed it wet again. You might be surprised how easy the combination of the two will make it.

I just have been sitting watching tv and racking it to try and melt things together.

 

[bhunted]

Yesterday, I took all my 1911 45s out and realized I could only rack my Colt. Very disappointing.
Sux that I have to bring the trigger back first. Never had to but, now I have Mr Arthur Ritis in both hands. Getting old sux!


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[2sharp2]

Actually none…lol I haven’t even took it to the range yet. Just saw it in my LGS and had to have it.

You made a FINE impulse buy. May be a no brainer but lube that slide well while racking…

 

[JC45]

Congratulations, that’s an excellent choice.

 

[stockmaker]

You’re gonna love that jewel!!! Nice choice!

 

[JC45]

I have a Vigil Commander in 9mm. Great gun.

 

[stockmaker]

I have a Vigil Commander in 9mm. Great gun. View attachment 135585

I agree JC! My Vigil is a 45 CCO. The Guardian is a 9

 

[2sharp2]

Valor vBob's in .45 and 9mm. Old pic I've changed grips on them.

 

[JC45]

I agree JC! My Vigil is a 45 CCO. The Guardian is a 9

I’m still kicking myself for not buying one in 45 when they were selling for $1000. I really believe the Vigil was the best 1911 you could find for $1000. I don’t think they make them anymore.

 

[PennyR]

Valor vBob's in .45 and 9mm. Old pic I've changed grips on them. View attachment 135587

Man I want that 10mm!!!

 

[PennyR]

I’m still kicking myself for not buying one in 45 when they were selling for $1000. I really believe the Vigil was the best 1911 you could find for $1000. I don’t think they make them anymore.

I think I paid 1300 for my 45

 

[stockmaker]

I’m still kicking myself for not buying one in 45 when they were selling for $1000. I really believe the Vigil was the best 1911 you could find for $1000. I don’t think they make them anymore.

I think you’re right! Website doesn’t list them now. Bought mine NIB a year ago and it was $1300! The Guardian I recently purchased was $1600! LGS had a used Valor V bob two tone 45 a while back , that I could have gotten for $1400 (new is $1900), but I thought about it too long and it walked out the door!!! Penny did well!