DW Pointman series: PM-45, PM-7, PM-9

It should have a 12lb spring from Dan Wesson?

I read online that it ships with a 10# spring.

As long as it's functional, no failures, Break it in with the same spring and clean as required. Then change to the 12 lb conventional or a flat wire 13 lb spring and guide rod for the upgrade. They last fir 40,000 rds. Mine all have the flat wire spring and guide rod upgrade .

What’s a good source for the 13# flat wire … Wolf?

Wilson combat flat wire guide rod. Full length guide rod and flat wire spring. Or Wolfe spring. Check ebay for deals to compare with Wilson Combat price.

A PM-45 is on my radar to buy, can't find them though. I see PM-7's but not PM-45's....dang.

SDG23 said:

A PM-45 is on my radar to buy, can't find them though. I see PM-7's but not PM-45's....dang.

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They don't make as many PM45 as the PM7 because the PM7 is California legal and the PM45 is not. There are a few out there for sale.

SDG23 said:

A PM-45 is on my radar to buy, can't find them though. I see PM-7's but not PM-45's....dang.

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I called CZ the other week because I was in the same situation. They said they were doing a 50 unit run this Fall. I ended up finding one by scouring the internet for several days.

Fir3hawk said:

I called CZ the other week because I was in the same situation. They said they were doing a 50 unit run this Fall. I ended up finding one by scouring the internet for several days.

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That's great to hear, I'd buy one in a heartbeat but again, they're nearly impossible to find. Thanks for the heads up!

SDG23 said:

That's great to hear, I'd buy one in a heartbeat but again, they're nearly impossible to find. Thanks for the heads up!

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The shop I bought mine has it listed OOS online so I must’ve bought his only one. If I see one for sale, I’ll try to circle back. Good luck with your search. I found mine in about 2 weeks but I think I stumbled upon a hidden gem. I was starting to debate spending more for a Specialist or settling for a PM-7 .45. I was hoping to get it before my birthday (Spring) or else I prob would’ve just placed an order with a local dealer understanding I wouldn’t see it till Fall - EOY

Somehow found a PM-38 a couple years ago. Very lucky, a great man parted with it. Thanks!

There's A PM45 on GB now. I'm not familiar with the seller, has a few sales under his belt, good rating, so due diligence.

DWboy said:

There's A PM45 on GB now. I'm not familiar with the seller, has a few sales under his belt, good rating, so due diligence.

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There's actually 3 that caught my eye:
969498852 - PM-45. Used, 50 rounds fired.
968618477- PM-45. Used.
969513541 - Pointman "Major". Pre CZ DW Pointman. Used.

So I did pick up a new PM-45 and love it. As discussed it does not come with a FLGR. However, EGW is 20 minutes from my home so I picked up one of their FLGR. The reason I prefer a FLGR is I always disassemble a 1911 by removing the slide first so I can remove the bushing without the barrel being in battery/lockup (per Rob Schauland). Having a FLGR makes this process so much easier (at least for me).
Just sayin'

HODY905 said:

So I did pick up a new PM-45 and love it. As discussed it does not come with a FLGR. However, EGW is 20 minutes from my home so I picked up one of their FLGR. The reason I prefer a FLGR is I always disassemble a 1911 by removing the slide first so I can remove the bushing without the barrel being in battery/lockup (per Rob Schauland). Having a FLGR makes this process so much easier (at least for me).
Just sayin'

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I disassemble the same way but it’s really easy using a GI setup as well not sure why a FLGR is needed

BTW I live near you. EGW is close to me as well

There are some PM45's on GunBroker right now if anyone is still looking.