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Originally posted by Dakor:
Anyone see the DWX taken apart? From what I understand, while the pistol uses the 1911 trigger mechanism, the DWX has a proprietary trigger bow. I'm curious how its bow differs from that of a regular 1911.

Not sure about this as I've heard a 1911 trigger can easily be swapped in for those that want either a longer or shorter reach one.

Hopefully someone at SHOT can clarify what discrepancy (if any) exists between the DWX and the 1911 in terms of the trigger mechanism + parts. I will definitely pick up a Compact non-rail model once my LGS has one in stock next year.

Same goes for the B&T USW-P Compact!

Yup, interested in the no-rail Compact.

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Originally posted by bald1:

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Originally posted by Dakor:
Anyone see the DWX taken apart? From what I understand, while the pistol uses the 1911 trigger mechanism, the DWX has a proprietary trigger bow. I'm curious how its bow differs from that of a regular 1911.

Not sure about this as I've heard a 1911 trigger can easily be swapped in for those that want either a longer or shorter reach one.

1911 trigger bow is only wide enough for a single stack .45 ACP magazine. Fitting a double stack 9mm magazine through a normal trigger bow might be an issue, unless the magazine tapers early enough. I wouldn't count on interchangeability, but the aftermarket should take care of it in due time.

I am going to start saving my my 8.7% S.S. raise for one of the compact models.

I’m interested, in the compact. Will have to try one in hand first. I have a shadow target 2 that I love the grip feel and shape. Double action Trigger reach with my short fingers not so much. I planned to get one when originally announced, ended up with a staccato p. Like it but may swap to a c2 grip.

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Originally posted by buddy357:
I’m interested, in the compact. Will have to try one in hand first. I have a shadow target 2 that I love the grip feel and shape. Double action Trigger reach with my short fingers not so much. I planned to get one when originally announced, ended up with a staccato p. Like it but may swap to a c2 grip.

I am with you. Planning on waiting for the Compact.
I suspect my hands are smaller than yours. Doing a CGW complete makeover on PCR, P-01, and BD made the double action reaches no longer any issue at all.
P.S.
Love your location signature.

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Originally posted by photohause:

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Dan Wesson DWX

MSRP

$2,099.00

I used to think spending 2 grand on a handgun was flat out nuts. Then I started shooting Skeet and now consider any firearm under 5000 dollars a potential bargain.

That said I find the slimness of a 1911 and it's narrow grip to fit my had like a glove, so this one is of no interest at all for me. I have a fat grip Sig P229 Elite Stainless and it doesn't get shot very often because I have to sidesaddle the grip and it's so smooth shooting I find it a bit boring.

Have you ever gripped a Shadow 2? Depending on grips it's one of the slimmest double stack guns out there.

Does DW even plan on starting production of Compact DWX any time soon? I do not see any news about this. It looked very interesting in 2019. I am happy with P-01, but compact DWX looks interesting, indeed.

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Originally posted by hessy2000:
Does DW even plan on starting production of Compact DWX any time soon? I do not see any news about this. It looked very interesting in 2019. I am happy with P-01, but compact DWX looks interesting, indeed.

Depends on how you define soon...Next couple months, not so much. 2023...probably.

I just grabbed a full size of GB. Should have it next week.

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Originally posted by bac1023:
I just grabbed a full size of GB. Should have it next week.

I knew we could count on you to be the first SF member to own a DWX.

Let us know how it compares to your Phoenixes.

I'm more interested to see how a top production built gun compares to the old Sig Mastershop.

If it compares well to a Phoenix or Mastershop gun, then it will be the deal of the century. My expectations aren’t quite that high, but I think it will still be very impressive.

I love the way it looks and it should shoot lights out.

I picked mine up at the gun show yesterday. Planning to take to the range tomorrow .

I saw one in person at an out of state gun shop this week. They wanted $2k for it, which is hurtful. Very nice looking gun...I wanted to ask to handle it, but they were busy and I knew I wasn't buying so I didn't feel right wasting their time.

I shot mine a couple days ago

Awesome pistol

First actual gun review and first shots: