The DWX Compact is a scaled down version of Dan Wesson’s renowned DWX, and has been optimized for concealability and shootability. Just like its full-sized counterpart, the DWX Compact was designed between the master gunsmiths of Dan Wesson and CZ USA, resulting in a pistol that combines all the best features from 1911s and CZ75 pistols. This is evident in the angles and contours of the grip, which greatly resemble those of a CZ75. The optimized geometry of the grip delivers excellent comfort and ergonomics, perfectly filling the shooter’s hand and reducing recoil. To ensure maximum confidence and control in any condition, the grips utilize the aptly named “Frag” patterning designed by renowned 1911 gunsmith Ned Christiansen. The CZ75 grip profile also allows any CZ75-pattern grips to be used. Another feature borrowed from CZ handguns is the locked breech barrel system reminiscent of the CZ P-09 and P-07. These similarities make for a better shooting experience for anyone already acquainted with a hammer-fired CZ pistol, as well as making disassembly quick and simple. Another notable feature of the DWX Compact is a compatibility with many standard 1911 parts, allowing competitive shooter and gunsmiths to customize the DWX however they want. The sights are similarly customizable thanks to their dovetail mounting, allowing any 1911-style front sight and any CZ Shadow 2-style rear sight to be used. The standard rear sight on the DWX Compact features the Fixed Battlehook design, which gives you the best possible reference to quickly recognize what you need to see to hit your target, and a tritium front sight accomadates accurate shooting in low-light environments. Accuracy is further enhanced thanks to a serrated rib running between the front and rear sight significantly reduces glare for clean sight picture. In addition, the DWX Compact is equipped with a flat K-style trigger with a crisp pull, as well as a square “commander-style” hammer.
Features of the Dan Wesson DWX Compact:
- Optimized for concealability and shootability
- Combines features of 1911 and CZ style handguns
- CZ75 grip profile, accepts CZ75 style grips
- Ned Christiansen “Frag” grip texturing
- Locked breech barrel system
- Compatible with many standard 1911 parts
- Battlehook rear sight & tritium front sight
- Flat K-Style trigger
- Square “commander-style” hammer