CZ bought out Dan Wesson

[9x19]

Bob Serva, the former President of the latest iteration of Dan Wesson Firearms made that announcement over at the 1911 forum.

CZ can't possibly do any worse than any of the others who've owned the Dan Wesson marque since the founder, and name-sake's, passing.

 

[Jspy]

You have to wonder what the attraction is. I know the guys that hang out in the DW section of 1911 are quite vocal and loyal to the DW products. I'm one of the guys that has thought for quite a while the DW's were a best buy, but now wonder what might happen. I also know the CZ's are well thought of. DW was unique in that they weren't afraid of introducing pistols based on the thoughts and ideas of members of the 1911 forum.

 

[JohnBT]

CZ-USA, not CZ. JT

 

[armoredman]

This ought to be interesting. Now if CZ and DSA would merge......

 

[clipse]

I think the only difference we will be seeing is a different marketing strategy. I think they will keep the Dan Wesson lines seperate from the CZ lines. And like stated above, only the importer ,CZ-USA, bought out DW, not the CZUB the manufacturer.

clipse

 

[GaryP]

Maybe, under new management, they will be more responsive to Emails pertaining to discontinued models directed to them using their ContactDW Link. No response at all S%&#?

 

[larryw]

Well, good. That makes sense.

And it also leaves Glock as the only major manufacturer not to announce or actually introduce a 1911.

 

[clipse]

And it also leaves Glock as the only major manufacturer not to announce or actually introduce a 1911.

Like I said once, CZ-USA bought DW. CZ-USA is the importer, not the manufacturer.

 

[larryw]

"CZ-USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of the parent company, Ceska Zbrojovka a.s. Uhersky Brod, (CZUB) of the Czech Republic."

 

[Ivy Mike]

So, we will probably see a reintroduction of the CZ-40B.

I'd like a CZ-10B if you don't mind...the 10 stands for 10mm if you didn't catch the naming convention.

Make mine a high polish blued finish with night sights, thank you.

Hakan will be getting an order next.

 

[armoredman]

Someone else made a REAL obvious connection - CZ now owns a plant in the US....that can only be goooooood.....

 

[PaleRyder]

Even though Browning designed it, I have not seen a 1911 from FN/Browning, or Ruger either.

 

[40SWMike]

Cz10b!!!!!!!!

Ditto on a CZ10B!!!! What a great gun, CZ 10mm. I got 2 CZ40Bs would be great in 10mm.



40SWMike

 

[Mike Kerr]

Clean97GTI wrote: "So, we will probably see a reintroduction of the CZ-40B."


I like your thought line. Wonder if the thought will occur to CZ-USA ? Probably not. Bet they keep everything totally segregated.


Regards,

 

[McCall911]

I also applaud this buy-out and feel good about it for several reasons.
And since I'm still obsessing over the possible resurrection of the Bren Ten, I think CZ-USA would be the one who could successfully pull it off.

 

[Iggy]

Got an E-mail from Bob.

He says they are looking into the 10mm in a CZ..

He's a go-gitter!!!, so hide and watch!!!

 

[bnolsen]

Ooo sweet, I wish they wouldn't do this, I don't want another $600 or so leaving my pocket again.

The CZ97b is pretty sweet, I'd guess the 10mm would be based on this pistol.

 

[Mikul]

Who is this Bob person spreading wonderous 10mm news?

 

[R.H. Lee]

What's the attraction? Does DW have any kind of consumer base?

 

[Marshall]

Maybe a CZ wheel gun?

 

[agtman]

Well, let's see ...

* Dan Wesson brought out the 10mm 1911 "Razorback" and, I believe, other models in 10mm ...

* DW's CEO Bob Serva appears to be a HUGE fan of the 10mm AUTO (somewhat like McNett at Double Tap Ammo) ...

* DW has now been merged with CZ-USA ... hmmmm ...

I wonder if in the near future we'll be seeing a satin-finished, stainless steel 97B in 10mm, topped with trijicons and fed by reliable 12-15rd mags?

Boy I like that picture.

 

[mbott]

Who is this Bob person spreading wonderous 10mm news?

Bob Serva, President and CEO of Dan Wesson Firearms?

--
Mike

 

[TexasRifleman]

I am one of the "Lucky 150" to have been involved in the Razorback development business. Fascinating experience and a great gun.
It's the nicest 1911 I have ever handled, and I have a Kimber
and Wilson also, that should tell you something. Of course a
lot of that has to do with the fact it is available in 10MM.

Can't wait to see what comes out of there next.

Razorback Limited Edition #101

 

[Ivy Mike]

The RAMI could also be made to eat 10mm without too much trouble.

Hell, if Glock can do it...

steel ownz j00!!!

 

[Stainless Steel]

It is nothing personal. It is just BUSINESS.

"CZ-USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of the parent
company, Ceska Zbrojovka a.s. Uhersky Brod, (CZUB)
of the Czech Republic."

Very interesting.

I was an employee at a company during one of these
mergers and have watched friends at other
companies go through the same thing. In reality
these 'mergers' are almost always buy outs with
distinct winners and loosers.

Make no mistake about it. This is a buy out and CZ
is now calling the shots. All of the
rationalization and denial (which I was naively
guilty of) will not change the above fact.

This may be a good thing for the consumer with the
infusion of cash for the development of new
products and distribution, but when the management
realizes that production can be done cheaper in
the Czech Republic with their low wages, that
plant will be shut down so fast it will make your
head swim.

It is nothing personal. It is just BUSINESS.

Stainless.