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of an adjective or adverb) expressing the highest or a very high degree of a quality (e.g., bravest, most fiercely ). While some might not agree that DAN WESSON are of that description, I've liked them since before CZ-USA took over. DAN WESSON CBOB:Being a COLT 1911 guy up to then, my first DW 1911 was a stainless CBOB with Hakan Pek custom grips.

It shot great, but I did find very quickly I might add, that it was pretty heavy for CCW use. Myself, having come away from 2 years of carrying the big 97B .45 auto. Just couldn't grin and bear the weight of the CBOB, no matter how much I liked it and how sweet it shot for both myself and Nancy.

Cheap Blazer and even Wolf ammo couldn't choke it, and Double Tap was accurate to the extreme!

FAST FORWARD: About6 months ago I had a good look at my small collection of pistols and revolvers. I'd went the gauntlet from Glocks, to Rugers, to CZs, and Magnum Research (MDE, Baby Eagle) to no avail. My early years with a COLT Combat Commander that I carried off-duty as a young patrolman, seemed to have imprinted something in my brain, some 30 years later! I could (and still can) remember shooting it in archaic combat matches and cleaning the clocks of revolver guys and most of those with 1911s ( remember the STAR PDs, I wish I had one now days) and other semi-autos. The hot ammo to have back then was the newly introduced 185 grain Winchester Silvertip JHP. No feeding issues with my stock as stove COLT, that never saw bullet it didn't like. Well, marriage a kid, a divorce,,,bye by gun collection...you know the rest. THESE DAYS: The pics of the DAN WESSON GUARDIANS ( 9mm, .38 Super, and .45 ACP) take me back a bit to that COLT.

A COLT Lightweight Commander would be my second choice, but a DAN WESSON will usually have more features and according to most experts on the 1911..better quality control. More to follow my friends!

New models for 2015!

HI guys. Among the new models for 2015 in the Dan Wesson and CZ/CZ-USA product lines. There is the Very First pistol from CZ that's Made In America. A basic, no- frills 1911-A1!:

There, a clearly some upgrades over your GI Model 1911, or 1911-A1 pistols, but the $849 Retail price makes it far more affordable for most folks than a DAN WESSON 1911. Here is what CZ-USA has to say about it: "2015 brings the launch of the first pistol made in the USA that bears the CZ name. The CZ 1911 A1 is an homage to the past, a 5” government sized model built as a modern incarnation of the original 1911 A1. That original was adopted into US service in 1924, ‘improving’ on John Moses Browning’s original design. Our version makes several small ‘improvements’ as well, swapping the checkered plastic grips for checkered walnut, adding serrated slide stop, magazine catch and mainspring housing and using a stainless steel barrel. For the sake of the shooter, we elected to forgo the lanyard loop, and added a taller set of sights that are easier to use, with the front dovetailed in so that it can be swapped more easily. Though there are a number of changes, we feel the CZ 1911 is still true enough to the original service pistol to wear the A1 name."

I also like the new VALKYRIE CCO type pistol as well.

A modified CCO or just a new pistol all together?

Like with the 1911-A1, it will be neat to see how this pistol is accepted by the DW or 1911 community. The beautiful Dan Wesson 715 .357 Magnum revolver is also on the 2015 New Products page.

I hope to find out more about these new additions and those like the 75B 40th Anniv pistol and Scorpion 9mm semi-auto. Until next time! Kev

Dan Wesson's New Model 715 .357 Magnum Video: Jason Morton-CZ-USA.

My first handgun was a Dan Wesson .357 with a 2 inch barrel. Years later I would pick up a pristine 715 and load it up with Remington's 125 grain .357 Magnum load. This one had a 4 inch barrel and was a true tack driver. I carried it off duty for a while before going back to my CZ75. A good friend (Las Vegas) still has it. Granted, those who know me know that I've never had any luck with S&W products: auto or revolver,but my 2 DW revolvers were stellar performers! The newer 715 sports a 6 inch barrel, but looks to live up to Dan Wesson quality and accuracy. I'm no longer tasked with confronting armed criminals on a daily basis, or any day really. However.. new DW 715 just might be a good fit for me in 2015:)

The 2014 P-07 in South Africa. Some more shooting with my P-07 Duty.

It seems that these guys are liking the 2014 P-07 as well: http://www.gunsite.co.za/ (linked in the LINK section)============+++++++++++ According to my information.. all of the P-07 Duty pistols imported to RSA were safety only. They say 2014 P07 ( no more DUTY in the title) has both the safety and decocker in the box.

No idea if they come with the decocker installed or not.

My friends there seem to be thrilled with a locally made hybrid IWB like the Crossbreed or SHTF GEAR holsters. =============================================================================================

I shot about 70 rounds of Remington 115 grain range ammo today. My fairly new P-07 Duty with CZ-USA installed night sights shot like a laser on the targets @15 yards.

I'm sure it would have grouped well at@25 yards, but I remain impressed so far. I can detect a definite reset click on the trigger, but once you get used to it you can make very precise shots.

This gun runs far, far, better than my first P-07 Duty. This gun with 9 rounds of the light DOUBLE TAP 115 gr. TAC-XP is actually lighter for me to carry than my alloy framed RAMI. Nice Nites! The nice and big NITES that seem to sit on a ledge, are more user friendly to my aged eyesight.

I do believe those of you looking to buy a B series gun, or the new and some say improved P-07 with the P-09 hammer and trigger will be getting solid guns. I'd still like to buy a .38 Super GUARDIAN as I'm old and miss my Colt Commander a bit, but the P-07 Duty is a worthy successor to my now over 10 year old RAMI. Go forth and ventilate!

Not much new these days. Looking forward to seeing what CZ and Dan Wesson will have in store for us fans in 2015. In the meantime, my now 10 year old RAMI, and my new CZ75 P-07 DUTY are perking along nicely. I've did a few holster reviews for SHTF GEAR products in the last 9 months, and the stuff is working splendid. The P-07 DUTY holster in a first generation hybrid IWB holster.

Mated with a High Noon or Kydex mag pouch... it carries really well. The new RAMI IWB holster (RAMI BD as well, but no RAMI P fits that I know of) is a generation 2 holster that features some improvements like adjustable retention.

My new belt with some brown clips makes for a gun that tucks right away until you want or need to draw.

I also have a SHTF GEAR Gen 2 IWB for my wife's Glock 42 .380.

Pretty cool and very slim and light to carry, even if it's not a CZ:)

P-09 DUTY t-shirts, and the CZ97 Pistols.

Our friends at CZ-USA... now have some impressive looking t-shirts and other gear for summer wear.

The new P-09 Duty CZECHNOLOGY tee-shirts should appeal to those of you with the P-09 or want to buy one:

Your basic black look nice, but they also come in a variety of colors such as green and a new color called ice grey that appeals to me:

They are also available in traditional white:

Both myself and Nancy J. like the green P-07 Duty SKULL t-shirt.

She has one in XL, but they are still out of the 3XX sizing for me.

Newer CZ-USA t-shirts in Khaki are also nice looking.

Same for the Khaki colored Boonie Hats that are worn by Jason and others while on Safari.

Even though it's summer in N. America right now, the CZ-USA (and CZUB) polo shirts are always in fashion. You can also buy a a few models of CZ-USA shooting caps:

The NEBO flashlight is also cool looking, as is the NEBO tactical light:

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My new P-07 Duty is running well,

but I (admittedly) have the .45 bug these days. My brother is shooting a .45 and I think that a CZ97B or CZ97BD will let me out-shoot him at the range.

I miss my old customized 97B as it still remains the most accurate pistol I've ever owned or shot, even 1911s like my now departed Dan Wesson .45 ACP.

The DW was accurate, but I had to work at the trigger to get it to run close to the big CZ, Hakan Pek grips or not. Now that CZ offers the 97Bs and BD with their aluminum grips that give and even slimmer hold.

That's what I want in the large CZ frame that seems to be perfect for my slightly large hands.

It's true that most any CZ will make you a better shooter, but the 97s are really easy to shoot.

Due to the large frame and slide, combined with superb craftsmanship...you get very low recoil and amazing to phenomenal accuracy!

Unlike my old CZ-USA customized CZ75 Stainless, the 97B would feed Blazer and any and all .45 ACP loads.

So far, I'm now saving for a CZ97BD at the end of fall. I hope to e shooting those 230 grain pumpkins in the crisp November air, or even sooner! KEV