Hello folks! After I got in another range session with some good brass ammo, I was continuing to have jams, etc. I contacted Magnum Research by phone and they returned my call within 24 hours. Even though my pistol was technically out of warranty by 6 months, they agreed to covering the pistol after I described my problem. They emailed me an RMA# and a FedEx overnight pre-paid label and I shipped the pistol the same day. I had it back in under a week with a description of what they did extractor issues and that they test fired it - they also cleaned it. I still have to make another trip to the range to confirm if things are functioning right. I have to say, they provided prompt and polite service and went beyond what was required of them in terms of the warranty! I knocked the original rating down one star for overall product and performance because I consider this review to be about quality control on the initial build.
I shopped around extensively and this was by far one of the best deals on an entry level 1911 with up-level features, and a 70-series setup. The trigger is a dream. The next closest one in price, that is also a 70-series setup, is the Ruger SR1911. Price range on both is about the same. The DE has a full length guide rod, the Ruger does not. I like the sites on the Ruger better then those on the DE, but that said, at 7 yards I am getting 2-3 inch groups off-hand and I am still in break-in - awesome! Build quality is very good. Two things I wish for, I wish they had included a bushing wrench - you will need one`;` I wish the thumb safety had a slightly heavier snick to it. The sights and the safety are easily remedied by any good gunsmith for a modest fee. One more thing, this pistol does NOT like aluminum casings had to buy the indoor ranges ammo - not sure if this is a 1911 thing or just specific to this gun, as it is the only 1911 I currently own. Hope this helps all who are shopping.
This is one bad axxed .45 great feel in hand. Very smooth would but this pistol up against any Sig. This pistol is very accurate
