I was able to disassemble the new pistol and clean it and lubricate it so I could shoot it. I went to my farm and was able to shoot 50 rounds before dark. Arrived at 730 pm. The recoil impulse of the pistol was very comfortable. A lot less than I expected. Shooting the S & B 180 grain FMJ at 1165 ft/sec along with 42.7 oz pistol (unloaded) felt to me like my Beretta 92A1 shooting the Winchester NATO 124 grain 9mm. The Beretta weighs 34 oz unloaded. The pistol locked back on each empty mag. The ejector was throwing cases 10-12 feet. Fantastic trigger. The slim feel of the 1911 , the amazing trigger, the front and back strap checkering and these VZ grips make this the best feeling pistol I could imagine holding and shooting. Still surprised by the less than expected recoil. This ammo and pistol weight make this a very comfortable combination. I’ll clean it and lube it again and continue the break-in.
I may need to drift my rear sight to the right 1 mm as it appeared to be grouping about 2” left at 10 yards. For those with Dan Wesson experience, is this possible with a nylon or brass punch or should I get and use a sight pusher tool? There is a hex screw in the center of the Ameriglo rear sight (tritium, Novak stlye). Loosening the hex screw the sight is not loose as expected as it is an interference fit in the dovetail. I was able to drift my Beretta rear sight with brass punch with no problems.