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15th February 2008, 06:47

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Discussion thread for Charles Daly EFS review

Please use this thread to discuss the Charles Daly EFS review we just published in our E-zine.

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15th February 2008, 09:46

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nice review, nice looking gun; I find the CD's very accurate as well.....

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I just picked up an EFS on the 12th and am very pleased with the fit and function. Though the grip on the right side has a bit of interference with the ambi. Mine must be a bit older as it came with Mecgars, and has the stainless hammer. I've been shopping 1911's for a while, and am quite pleased with my choice. I really think I got more value, than I paid for. I am also very impressed with it's accuracy.

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mnhornet,

Thank you for your response.
In spite of my "on again-off again" shooting abilities, the Charles Daly EFS performed well with the rather limited ammunition I had available. Nonetheless, it is a very accurate 1911, and I was quite pleased with the fit, finish, and function of the gun.

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15th February 2008, 10:58

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I hope I can shoot that well when it's in the 70's and sunny. Great detail on the photos and commentary.

15th February 2008, 14:15

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Great job Steve on the very through review.
Michael Kassnar was very nice to me in Vegas and I believe he has the companies best interest at heart.
You really did a fine job covering the Charles Daly EFS pistol

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15th February 2008, 14:30

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Thanks Hunter!

I appreciate your kind words, and I'm also happy you were able to meet Mr. Kassnar.

Did you get your CED replacement parts yet.

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15th February 2008, 15:24

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Steve the new sky screens came in the mail shortly after Hawk had left. I sure was glad he was the one who shot the support and not I.
I had hit one in an earlier test but luckily I just winged it and a little electrical tape made it all better.

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15th February 2008, 16:27

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Excellent and honest "No holds Barred" review with the mention of the slight cosmetic imperfections as the tool marks .

Hopefully it will help in putting to rest the negative comments from people who have all of their information second hand from a friend of a friend and so on when it comes to foreign made 1911's .

I don't know about everyone but with Sub 3 inch groups that were fired without a Ransom Rest at 25 yards I can live with a few minor machining imperfections that effect nothing .

Just an FYI I have a Wilson video on the 1911 where they compare a stock Colt Gov to a Wilson built Gov size weapon in a Ransom Rest at 25 yards , the Daly's groups were right up there with a Wilson gun that sells for 5 times as much .

While Hunters Sig line is correct in saying if it ain't a Colt it's a copy , an Armscor made 1911 is one heck of a good copy and the Daly's are the best of the bunch .

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