Newly introduced Dan Wesson DWX

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I don't know how I missed this announcement, but I came here to say the DWX is the first gun that has got me excited since CZ's own Scorpion EVO 3. Yeah, I bought one of those too. It looks like my only 2 gun purchases in 5 years will literally be CZ's.
 
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It looks like my only 2 gun purchases in 5 years will literally be CZ's.

You could do much worse. The DWX does look very tempting. The price is enough for me to wait until it’s been on the market for a while.
 
Looking forward to them expanding this lineup. I have been disappointed in the lack of high capacity SAO handguns. This one shows promise, if they continue to develop the design into something more carry friendly. The steel frame versions could shine in competition, but a 43 oz unloaded weight will cause many to shy away from it for duty or defensive use. I'd like to see an alloy frame version. They can keep the rail on the fullsize, but I would like to see a compact alloy frame version without the dustcover rail for carry, and a full size alloy frame with the dustcover rail for duty use.

Also, a monster full size steel frame gun like that is just begging to be a 10mm Auto. For anything but a gamer gun, 9mm in a 43 oz pistol is like a 4 cylinder engine in a 3/4 ton pickup. But in 10mm Auto? Yeah buddy!
 
It is interesting and I am looking forward to getting one into my hands. To me is a cheaper Wilson EDCX9 built on a CZ ergonomics and style. This thing is basically the same concept. It is a modern frame with 1911 internals minus the grip safety. The concept is basically the same. Wilson did it in reverse. They released the compact first and then the fullsized.

The price point is different buy almost $1000. That said I like my EDCX9 I do not love it. The gun is well made and super accurate but it is a 1911 like gun it is not a 1911. It does not handle like a 1911. It is a hybrid.I am sure that the DWX is going to be similar with a CZ feel to it. The frame looks very similar to the Shadow 2 in its the shape of its contours.

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Looking forward to them expanding this lineup. I have been disappointed in the lack of high capacity SAO handguns. This one shows promise, if they continue to develop the design into something more carry friendly. The steel frame versions could shine in competition, but a 43 oz unloaded weight will cause many to shy away from it for duty or defensive use. I'd like to see an alloy frame version. They can keep the rail on the fullsize, but I would like to see a compact alloy frame version without the dustcover rail for carry, and a full size alloy frame with the dustcover rail for duty use.

Also, a monster full size steel frame gun like that is just begging to be a 10mm Auto. For anything but a gamer gun, 9mm in a 43 oz pistol is like a 4 cylinder engine in a 3/4 ton pickup. But in 10mm Auto? Yeah buddy!


I’m looking forward to getting one in the flesh, but may wait a bit for prices to moderate (street prices that is), and any teething issues to be worked out. I think I’d like to have one in .40.
 
My aging eyes makes it difficult to focus on traditional iron sights now. I hope, being a brand new gun, they offer some kind of red dot option.
 
I had some time before a meetig today and stopped at one of telarger LGS' in the Chicago area. They couldn't give me a release date, but their distributor was quoting a price of $2100, $300 above the MSRP. This is info from one LGS, and I'm hoping this won't be the norm as I won't pay more than the MSRP for it.
 
It is interesting and I am looking forward to getting one into my hands. To me is a cheaper Wilson EDCX9 built on a CZ ergonomics and style. This thing is basically the same concept. It is a modern frame with 1911 internals minus the grip safety. The concept is basically the same. Wilson did it in reverse. They released the compact first and then the fullsized.

The price point is different buy almost $1000. That said I like my EDCX9 I do not love it. The gun is well made and super accurate but it is a 1911 like gun it is not a 1911. It does not handle like a 1911. It is a hybrid.I am sure that the DWX is going to be similar with a CZ feel to it. The frame looks very similar to the Shadow 2 in its the shape of its contours.

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Agree. The only hangup I have with the DW is I don't care for how the CZ 75 compact fits my grip, beavertail is not quite right, yet the P07 feels like it was made for me.

So I'm certainly going to have to spend some time with one to see.
 
I had some time before a meetig today and stopped at one of telarger LGS' in the Chicago area. They couldn't give me a release date, but their distributor was quoting a price of $2100, $300 above the MSRP. This is info from one LGS, and I'm hoping this won't be the norm as I won't pay more than the MSRP for it.
Ugh...……. that initial rush of people paying silly prices is so annoying.
 
I had some time before a meetig today and stopped at one of telarger LGS' in the Chicago area. They couldn't give me a release date, but their distributor was quoting a price of $2100, $300 above the MSRP. This is info from one LGS, and I'm hoping this won't be the norm as I won't pay more than the MSRP for it.

As nice as the DWX seems to be, I've seen very gently used Wilson EDC X9s on GunBroker for close to that, and new ones for $2500.

At that price I'd take the Wilson for the CS and lifetime support alone.

For $1500? That's where I have some interest.
 
The EDC X9 was my thought as well, if the DWX is going to be selling above the MSRP. I have one EDC X9 and both of my sons love to shoot it. I'd buy a second one so they can eventually each have one.
 
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The EDC X9 was my thougnt as well, if the DWX is going to be selling above the MSRP. I have one EDC X9 and both of my sons love to shoot it. I'd buy a second one so they can eventually each have one.

Good dad!

Mine has told me his CQB will come to me when he decides he doesn't like shooting anymore, not for many more years I hope as I like shooting and reloading with him.
 
As nice as the DWX seems to be, I've seen very gently used Wilson EDC X9s on GunBroker for close to that, and new ones for $2500.

At that price I'd take the Wilson for the CS and lifetime support alone.

For $1500? That's where I have some interest.

You can get a used EDC X9 used for $2200 if you like the configurations that people are selling.

To my eyes the DWX has a Shadow 2 like frame contour not the CZ compact frame.
 
You can get a used EDC X9 used for $2200 if you like the configurations that people are selling.

To my eyes the DWX has a Shadow 2 like frame contour not the CZ compact frame.

Apart from a rail and color, the rest can be replaced or changed pretty easy.

But yes, the one on there now has a rail and I don't want one else id consider buying it.

Still there are a number on there being sold new in lots of different configurations for 2500-2600.

It's not like I keep checking and commenting the "deals" to my wife daily or anything :neener:
 
This is exactly what I've been waiting for. FOR OVER A DECADE!

+Finally. A custom CZ75 with a little 1911 trigger.
+ 2011 safety is an interesting addition.
+Front mil spec frame rails for an open class optic mount.
+.40 cal for major power factor.
+proven reliable CZ mags, no more 2011 nightmare mags
+half the price of any 2011 with a similar grip
+proper front FO sight and plain black adjustable rear

Just needs a magwell and mag extensions. I'm assuming those are a bolt on affair from the custom shop.

For you guys that hate colors. Just remove the annodized parts and soak them in oven cleaner until they turn black or gray. Watch carefully, or you'll eat up the aluminum and ruin the part. If you don't want to budget for replacing that part if it dissolves or something, skip the oven cleaner and just spray paint the parts like we've been doing to our carbines for 20 years now.

I was just about to buy and build a G35 for limited division. Now I'm getting this. 2011's are a major PITA compared to competing with a Glock or CZ. And very expensive. This is like a dream.
 
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This is exactly what I've been waiting for. FOR OVER A DECADE!

+Finally. A custom CZ75 with a little 1911 trigger.
+ 2011 safety is an interesting addition.
+Front mil spec frame rails for an open class optic mount.
+.40 cal for major power factor.
+proven reliable CZ mags, no more 2011 nightmare mags
+half the price of any 2011 with a similar grip
+proper front FO sight and plain black adjustable rear

Just needs a magwell and mag extensions. I'm assuming those are a bolt on affair from the custom shop.

For you guys that hate colors. Just remove the annodized parts and soak them in oven cleaner until they turn black or gray. Watch carefully, or you'll eat up the aluminum and ruin the part. If you don't want to budget for replacing that part if it dissolves or something, skip the oven cleaner and just spray paint the parts like we've been doing to our carbines for 20 years now.

I was just about to buy and build a G35 for limited division. Now I'm getting this. 2011's are a major PITA compared to competing with a Glock or CZ. And very expensive. This is like a dream.

I look forward to your review when you get yours :)
 
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Came across a pic without it's contrast all fd up. Red looks nice. Keep in mind that red anodized small parts are extremely popular in 3gun right now.

I'll be adding black palm swells and a black magwell though.

Dimples on the mag bottom for numbering is a nice touch.
 
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