The 9 mm Dan Wesson DWX is a great choice for enthusiasts pursuing USPSA competition or simply recreational shooting. The pistol starts with the crisp single-action fire control group from a Dan Wesson 1911 and combines it with the ergonomics and capacity of a CZ pistol. The grip angle and contour draws its lineage directly to the venerated CZ 75, providing an excellent fit for most shooters. Correspondingly, the full-size DWX is compatible with standard CZ 75 grips. In addition, low-profile red aluminum grips help drive the shooter’s hand high in the beavertail and provide a fantastic texture to plant it firmly in hand.
The DWX sports a locked-breech barrel system for simplicity and features a CZ-style take-down via the slide stop. Borrowing time-proven double-stack magazines from CZ pistol families, the full-size DWX employs the 19+1 magazine from the P-09/P-10.
An ambidextrous safety delivers easy access for right- and left-handed shooters, while a flat, K-style trigger offers a textured face for a positive feel. Frontstrap checkering aids grip control, while a 1913 Picatinny rail makes it easy to mount a light or laser. A match-grade barrel with a bushing-less barrel system resembles that of the P-09/P-10 and provides accuracy as well as easy take-down.
DWX competitive shooters will appreciate another benefit of its high degree of tunability and customizability. Many parts already on the market will fit, all built around the 1911 fire control group. With a 1911-style dovetail front sight and CZ Shadow 2-style rear sight, factory and aftermarket options also abound.
The long-awaited DWX pistol is finally on its way to the American market, at dealers now.
DWX Full-Size Specifications:
- SKU: 92001
- Caliber: 9mm
- Grips: Henning Aluminum
- Finish: Nitride
- Overall Length: 8.5in
- Barrel Length: 4.95in
- Height: 5.9in
- Width: 1.5in
- Weight: 43 oz
- Trigger Mech: Single Action
- Front Sight: Fiber Optic
- Rear Sight: Adjustable HAJO (click adjustable for elevation, drift adjustable for windage)
- Safety: Manual thumb safety
- MSRP: $2099.00