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Recently, Dan Wesson announced a new series into its 1911 lineup with the Vigil Series. The new Vigil Series uses a forged aluminum frame and a stainless steel slide which accounts for an six ounce reduction in weight. The new 1911s are priced at a more affordable price point compared to other Dan Wesson 1911 pistol lineups.
Recently, Dan Wesson announced a new series into its 1911 lineup with the Vigil Series. The new Vigil Series uses a forged aluminum frame and a stainless steel slide which accounts for an six ounce reduction in weight. The new 1911s are priced at a more affordable price point compared to other Dan Wesson 1911 pistol lineups.
The Vigil Series
The new Vigil series features: an aluminum frame with a stainless steel slide, tritium front sight with a serrated tactical rear sight. The front and rear back strap receive aggressive checkering with a rounded butt to help aid in conceal carrying. Other features include undercut trigger guards, carry bevel treatment, hand polished flats, a 3.5-5 lbs trigger pull, and two magazines.
Dan Wesson offers the Vigil Series in five different configurations. The Vigil comes in 9mm or . 45 ACP, full-size or commander, and suppressor ready configurations. The Vigil full-size and commander have the same features. The Commander just comes with a 4.25 inch barrel.
The CCO Vigil combines sub-compact officer frame with a commander slide. The CCO Vigil was designed for concealed carry person in mind.
All Vigil models are available in 9mm or .45 ACP. The Dan Wesson Vigil starts at $1,298 for 9mm and .45 ACP.
Below is the specs of the Dan Wesson Vigil Series 1911s.
DW Vigil 45 ACP Specifications
• Caliber: 45 ACP
• Mag. Cap.: 8
• Frame Material: Aluminum
• Frame Finish: Duty Black
• Slide Finish: Duty Black
• Grip: Wood
• Overall Length: 8.6 Inches
• Barrel Length: 5.0 Inches
• Width: 1.45 Inches
• Weight: 32.8 Ounces
• Sights: Front Night Sight, Tactical Rear
• Safety Elements: Manual Thumb and Grip Safety
• MSRP: $1,298
DW Vigil 9MM Specifications
• Caliber: 9MM Luger
• Mag. Cap.: 9
• Frame Material: Aluminum
• Frame Finish: Duty Black
• Slide Finish: Duty Black
• Grip: Wood
• Overall Length: 8.6 Inches
• Barrel Length: 5.0 Inches
• Width: 1.45 Inches
• Weight: 32.8 Ounces
• Sights: Front Night Sight, Tactical Rear
• Safety Elements: Manual Thumb and Grip Safety
• MSRP: $1,298
• DW Vigil 45 ACP Suppressor-Ready
DW Vigil .45 ACP Suppressor-Ready Specifications
•Caliber: 45 ACP
• Mag. Cap.: 8
• Frame Material: Aluminum
• Frame Finish: Duty Black
• Slide Finish: Duty Black
• Grip: Wood
• Overall Length: 9.4 Inches
• Barrel Length: 5.75 Inches
• Width: 1.45 Inches
• Weight: 33.6 Ounces
• Sights: High Front Night Sight, Tactical Rear
• Safety Elements: Manual Thumb and Grip Safety
• MSRP: $1,397
DW Vigil 9MM Suppressor-Ready Specifications
• Caliber: 9MM Luger
• Mag. Cap.: 9
• Frame Material: Aluminum
• Frame Finish: Duty Black
• Slide Finish: Duty Black
• Grip: Wood
• Overall Length: 9.4 Inches
• Barrel Length: 5.75 Inches
• Width: 1.45 Inches
• Weight: 33.6 Ounces
• Sights: High Front Night Sight, Tactical Rear
• Safety Elements: Manual Thumb and Grip Safety
• MSRP: $1,397
DW Vigil 45 ACP Commander Specifications
• Caliber: 45 ACP
• Mag. Cap.: 8
• Frame Material: Aluminum
• Frame Finish: Duty Black
• Slide Finish: Duty Black
• Grip: Wood
• Overall Length: 7.9 Inches
• Barrel Length: 4.25 Inches
• Width: 1.45 Inches
• Weight: 30.5 Ounces
• Sights: Front Night Sight, Tactical Rear
• Safety Elements: Manual Thumb and Grip Safety
• MSRP: $1,298
DW Vigil 9MM Commander Specifications
• Caliber: 9MM Luger
• Mag. Cap.: 9
• Frame Material: Aluminum
• Frame Finish: Duty Black
• Slide Finish: Duty Black
• Grip: Wood
• Overall Length: 7.9 Inches
• Barrel Length: 4.25 Inches
• Width: 1.45 Inches
• Weight: 30.5 Ounces
• Sights: Front Night Sight, Tactical Rear
• Safety Elements: Manual Thumb and Grip Safety
• MSRP: $1,298
DW Vigil CCO 45 ACP Specifications
• Caliber: 45 ACP
• Mag. Cap.: 7
• Frame Material: Aluminum
• Frame Finish: Duty Black
• Slide Finish: Duty Black
• Grip: Wood
• Overall Length: 7.9 Inches
• Barrel Length: 4.25 Inches
• Width: 1.45 Inches
• Weight: 29.5 Ounces
• Sights: Front Night Sight, Tactical Rear
• Safety Elements: Manual Thumb and Grip Safety
• MSRP: $1,298
DW Vigil CCO 9MM Specifications
• Caliber: 9MM Luger
• Mag. Cap.: 8
• Frame Material: Aluminum
• Frame Finish: Duty Black
• Slide Finish: Duty Black
• Grip: Wood
• Overall Length: 7.9 Inches
• Barrel Length: 4.25 Inches
• Width: 1.45 Inches
• Weight: 29.5 Ounces
• Sights: High Night Sight, Tactical Rear
• Safety Elements: Manual Thumb and Grip Safety
• MSRP: $1,298
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