Grouchy Spike Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Some Dan Wesson 1911s, otherwise legal for Modern category, have an integral rib machined into the top of slide. Would this be legal? From WB shooters handbook: No external “rib” allowed on top of slide. This means no external rib such as a BoMar may be attached to the top of the slide by screws, welding, or any other means. The top of the slide may be flattened, serrated, and/or matted to reduce glare. Original Colt Gold Cup ribs are legal. Opinions? Interpretations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 I would give the OPINION that the rule is meant to eliminate the function of mechanical accuracy enhancement that a Bomar or other accuracy enhancing rib can provide, and to accept the function of a solid rib that was machined into the slide at the factory - per the Colt Gold Cup example. That would make much more sense than believing the rules allow some brand name machined-in ribs and disallow other machined-in ribs, neither of which change the accuracy of the gun, but both perhaps equally and slightly enhance the shooter's abilities. So, I'd think the Wesson factory machined-in rib would be legal. Good luck, GJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Frank Norfleet Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 So is it like a Original Gold Cup style rib? Which is allowed. JFN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 I agree with the others. Would be legal as it is factory machined into the slide not later attached. Check the weight though as it might go overweight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouchy Spike Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 Thanks for that official interpretation, Happy Jack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggus Deal Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Grouchy, do you have pics of one? I have not seen one on DW’s website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 May not be the model that GS was considering, but here's a DW with a factory rib: https://danwessonfirearms.com/product/specialist/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Frank Norfleet Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 GJ, That rib looks like it is added, not milled onto the slide like a Gold Cup. Added ribs are illegal. FYI bought a ribbed slide recently from Fusion Firearms to replace a broken slide. Couldn't use it because the holster no longer fit my holster. JFN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VICIOUS Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 HI Gang; Had a Norinco adjustable sights and machined scratch's on the top of the slide. NASTEY to leather holster, chewed up a nice new Mernickle holster. But hey it was 400 bucks new. The Smith Wesson, Doug Koenig custom fits a lot nicer with bragging in the parking lot. Canada Eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouchy Spike Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 Grouchy, do you have pics of one? I have not seen one on DW’s website. BD I do not have a picture of that ribbed slide on a Silverback. Here is the link to the DW archive of discontinued models that shows the rib in several views: https://danwessonfirearms.com/product/silverback/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggus Deal Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 That’s no bigger, if as big, than a Gold Cup. Without seeing one up close to see something more, I’d say that would be legal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Here's what Dan Wesson's VP of Operations provided today in regards to the nature of the DW slide rib that they used to have as an option: The Clark Style rib was discontinued but was an integral part of the slide by machining a round top slide. This rib does not stand proud of a standard round top slide and will fit into any standard 1911 holster. Keith Lawton VP of Operations Dan Wesson Firearms | CZ-USA I appreciate his taking the effort to provide this info for us! Good luck, & stay safe, GJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouchy Spike Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 thanks for pursuing the facts, GJ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouchy Spike Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 A picture of the DW Silverback with rib. It shoots like a dream! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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