Devil Dog 1911's

Mr.Blue · Mar 7, 2019

Devil Dog 1911's?

I was at Peacemaker this morning and I saw a few 1911's in the display case. They were "Devil Dog" 1911's. I didn't handle one, but they looked like they were good quality.

Does anyone have any experience with them?

PJDiesel · Mar 7, 2019

Look pretty nice. Shame 1911's are obsolete.

http://www.devildogarms.com/

Mr.Blue · Mar 7, 2019

PJDiesel said:
Look pretty nice. Shame 1911's are obsolete.

http://www.devildogarms.com/

They got a very good review from "TheTruthAboutGuns.com". I don't have a 9mm 1911. I may have to pick one up. From the company name, I'm assuming an ex-Marine owns the company.

https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2018/07/ttag-contributor/gun-review-devil-dog-arms-1911-45-acp/

PJDiesel · Mar 7, 2019

I've wanted a 1911 in 9MM bad, I know it's not puritan and all but..... so much cheaper to run.

Mr.Blue · Mar 7, 2019

PJDiesel said:
I've wanted a 1911 in 9MM bad, I know it's not puritan and all but..... so much cheaper to run.

Me too. I feel like it's sacrilege, but I have to get one. I really like the Wilson Combat EDC X9, but it isn't a "true"1911. These DDA 1911's are competitively priced. I may take the plunge on a black 9mm.

I like that DDA is getting their forgings domestically. That is always a plus for me.

Racer Doug14 · Mar 7, 2019

Thought this would be about the decommissioned m45a1's that are out there.

AssMan · Mar 7, 2019

These guys used to make AR's. The founder was busted for fraud and "stolen valor." https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/04/11/devil-dog-arms-stolen-valor/

Apparently the company has been reconstituted with different management. https://www.guns.com/news/2017/04/2...ompany-born-again-after-stolen-valor-incident

shootin the breeze · Mar 7, 2019

PJDiesel said:
I've wanted a 1911 in 9MM bad, I know it's not puritan and all but..... so much cheaper to run.

Mr.Blue said:
Me too. I feel like it's sacrilege, but I have to get one. I really like the Wilson Combat EDC X9, but it isn't a "true"1911. These DDA 1911's are competitively priced. I may take the plunge on a black 9mm.

I like that DDA is getting their forgings domestically. That is always a plus for me.

Get one in 9mm. I don't have a Devil Dog but I've got a Nighthawk and an STI in 9mm. Also an STI and Guncrafter in 38S. Get one of those too! You won't regret it.

Mr.Blue · Mar 7, 2019

snallygaster said:
These guys used to make AR's. The founder was busted for fraud and "stolen valor." https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/04/11/devil-dog-arms-stolen-valor/

Apparently the company has been reconstituted with different management. https://www.guns.com/news/2017/04/2...ompany-born-again-after-stolen-valor-incident

Looks like it's a totally different team now and one of the owner's is a former Marine. They even changed the logo from a bulldog to a wolf-like dog.

I may give them a chance and buy from them.

AssMan · Mar 7, 2019

Mr.Blue said:
Looks like it's a totally different team now and one of the owner's is a former Marine. They even changed the logo from a bulldog to a wolf-like dog.

I may give them a chance and buy from them.

Even under the old ownership I don't think the quality was ever an issue on the AR's. I know several shops here in VA that swore by them a few years back before they went under.

4g64loser · Mar 7, 2019

No comment on ownership but their guns are nice for the price. Shot several at a demo last year (they were one of many vendors). I hate rails on 1911s, so I would go for a slick frame 9mm 5" (already have enough 45s). I do have to admit that they are smoother than pricier Kimbers.

Mr.Blue · Mar 7, 2019

snallygaster said:
Even under the old ownership I don't think the quality was ever an issue on the AR's. I know several shops here in VA that swore by them a few years back before they went under.

Good color. Thanks.

Mightydog · Mar 7, 2019

Seems lile they have the same variants as Colt...full size, commander sized and defender sized. Figures there’s no dealer in Maryland. Closest is Leesburg. Next to see if they’re “on the list”.

Mr.Blue · Mar 7, 2019

Mightydog said:
Seems lile they have the same variants as Colt...full size, commander sized and defender sized. Figures there’s no dealer in Maryland. Closest is Leesburg. Next to see if they’re “on the list”.

If you’re “West of Frederick“, Peacemaker in Gerardstown, WV has them too. Not sure if that works for you.

Mightydog · Mar 7, 2019

Yea, saw that. They’re about 45 miles away. Thanks

Mr.Blue · Mar 7, 2019

Mightydog said:
Yea, saw that. They’re about 45 miles away. Thanks

Beautiful country there.

euchre98 · Mar 8, 2019

Meh.... Trigger guard isnt undercut; beavertail not fitted fully; slide cuts dont line up with the dust cover correctly.

If the price point was $300 cheaper then it would be ok. But at that $1K price point I'll pass.

Boats · Mar 8, 2019

Racer Doug14 said:
Thought this would be about the decommissioned m45a1's that are out there.

Wait, what? They just got those.

Boats · Mar 8, 2019

euchre98 said:
Meh.... Trigger guard isnt undercut; beavertail not fitted fully; slide cuts dont line up with the dust cover correctly.

If the price point was $300 cheaper then it would be ok. But at that $1K price point I'll pass.

Cast frame is a hard "ill pass" for me. These look like Armscor quality at Colt prices.

This along with the above issues, and im not interested...no matter who they got to run the company.

TheOriginalMexicanBob · Mar 8, 2019

A cast frame isn't a deal breaker...a good casting is better than a poor quality forging. Everything else being equal a forging is superior but things are rarely equal. I prefer a pistol made of forgings but there's no arguing Rock Island 1911 pistols are well made and cost effective. But they're not $1k pistols either outside of a few high grade examples. But I also won't pay $1k for a $600 pistol either.

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