REVIEW: Cajun Gun Works 97B

[Big Dave]

Hi all,

I purchased this gun back in 2013.  We have a great outdoor range in Honolulu with pistol distances ranging from 25 to 100 yards.  An adjustable sight makes things easier at these distances and the 97B originally came with a fixed sight.  I recently sent it back to Dave to install the adjustable Kensight rear sight.  This was an outstanding upgrade.  Dave also installed a plain front sight that is .110 wide.  The sight picture is perfect for my eyes.

My gun has Dave's full custom package.  The trigger is match grade.  The single action is as good as any tuned 1911 and the double action is light, and smooth all the way through. 








I took it out today to see what kind of groups I could get.  Here's the gun on my rest with the targets set out at the 50 yard line:



I was shooting Zero Lead SWC in 185 and 200 grain.  And testing Titegroup, Bullseye and VV N310. 











The gun is sweet.  We had gusts up to 20mph.  I wonder what it could do on a ransom rest on a calm day?


I finished up by shooting some groups at 25 yards. 




Here's what Cajun Gun Works says about the gun:
"Built to run with high end 1911?s that cost 2-3 times more.  Hand built into a precision firearm capable of match grade accuracy."

Yep, that sums it up.  I think it's one of the best values out there.  Awesome job Dave!

[Joe L]

So go with 1-2!! 

Great report.  10k rounds from now, it will shoot just as well.  But your eyes will be worse.  Then you can put a red dot on it.   

Joe

[actvlsnr]

Wow.  Great pistol, great shooting.  Very impressed. 

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[schmeky]

2" at 50 yards with iron sights is nothing but impressive.  Great shooting Dave!

[Big Dave]

Thanks guys.  I should have stopped after the first 2 targets.  It usually takes a lot longer to find a good load.

I can't think of any way to improve the 97B. 

Dave

[CZ76225]

Glad to see the awesome results!  After the first of the year I am looking at sending my 97BD down to David to let him do the E package on it.  Thanks for taking the time to write up a range report on his work!  I have an 85 combat that is a laser beam and have no doubt of his craftsmanship, but it's still nice to see a review of the work on that particular gun!

[Big Dave]

My pleasure.

It's a match grade gun.  And a great value for what you get. 

Side note:  the 14 lb recoil spring is best for my load of 200 gr SWC and 4.2 gr Titegroup