New Wilson Combat EDC X9 DS 1911

[beretta_maven]

I found this while perusing the web this evening and damn, I really, really want one!

https://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/wi...utm_campaign=/blog/wilson-combats-new-edc-x9/

 

[protegeV]

Me likey, but DAMN! THAT PRICE THOUGH

 

[beretta_maven]

Me likey, but DAMN! THAT PRICE THOUGH

Yeah, but it is bee-u-tee-ful! I may need to sell more of my guns to get this one...

 

[Mr.Blue]

Wow, that is really gorgeous. 15+1 of 9mm is really good too. I wish I didn't see it because now I'll be considering it even though I have to stop buying. I need adult supervision!

 

[tall.guy88]

Looks nice. But my handguns are paid for, I dont want to shell out anymore dough.

 

[5cary]

Oh man...that is just beautiful.

 

[Czechnologist]

Pretty. I don't know if it's $3k pretty but, it's a WC. If you get one, be sure to post a range report!

 

[beretta_maven]

According to what I have read, WC designed this from the ground up so it isn't just a 1911/2011 that has been modified. The grip is the same width as a single-stack 1911 and has no screws - the barrel is fluted (and check out the crowning!) for weight reduction - they have test fired it with more than 1500 rounds without cleaning or lubrication and over 10,000 rounds with no significant signs of wear. I suspect that when this gun gets to market (March 14, 2017) that the prices will come down a bit. Then again, some folks are willing to pay $2900 for a Les Baer 1911. But, if I can get one for around $2400 I'd be all in.

 

[joppaj]

That's a beautiful handgun. I'll never own one but I hope you enjoy it if you decide to get one.

 

[J.T]

Wow... a high end 1911 with an external extractor. Surprised no one has bitched about that yet lol

 

[Outerlimits]

Ed Brown, WC, Nighthawk, Les Baer, even Dan Wesson, spending that kind of money it would be nice to shoot one before hand. I know its not possible, just saying, the grip and sights don't tell the whole story. Dry firing it you can feel the trigger, and the reset, but how well would I shoot it. Some hand guns I shoot well and some not so well. Hate to spend that kind of money for a safe queen.
I know they all give different MOA guarantee's out of the box. But how I would shoot it might be a different story.
But........That is one beautiful handgun. Hope you order one and report back. Might nudge me into looking into one. You know their are 2 sayings that come to mind.....its only money, and you only go around once. Good luck.

 

[Chevy Guy]

A work of art! Would love to own one!

 

[ohen cepel]

I like it but it is $$.

Thought it was interesting when Nighthawk started to do a 9mm along those lines and ended up going with a customized Hi Power instead.

Wonder what the gains are of this over a HP.
Would like to see the Wilson one in a more plain version at a more affordable price. Also, wish they could have done it with a readily available magazine.

 

[fidelity]

Double stack 1911 style pistols in 9mm sans grip safeties are definitely appealing. I bet a Sig P229 Legion in SAO with a flat trigger (and single sided safety) would be a hot seller.

 

[beretta_maven]

Double stack 1911 style pistols in 9mm sans grip safeties are definitely appealing. I bet a Sig P229 Legion in SAO with a flat trigger (and single sided safety) would be a hot seller.

I agree about the 229...I was actually a little disappointed with my 229 Legion DA/SA trigger after comparing it with the 226 SAO Legion. But, I guess Sig's reasoning is that the SAO trigger is just a little too light for a carry weapon - and I kind of accepted that until I started to think about how many people do carry 1911s with a light SA trigger...

I think I just bummed myself out

 

[fidelity]

But you have double strike capability with your current Sig P229, something that single actions lose. Would never have considered this important until I had failure to fires at the range (rare, but has happened). Once had this with a compact Walther P99 AS, knew it wasn't a squib (nothing ejected, no slide recoil, etc), pulled again, and bam! I think the 229 is more focused on duty use where reliability is key.

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[beretta_maven]

Didn't think about that...okay, not so bummed anymore! Back to my loving the WC EDC X9...did I say how much I liked it?

 

[MDElite]

I was talking to a WC dealer last week. He had already presold 26 of these. I would bet over 30 now. Pretty amazing

 

[Gryphon]

I bought a STI Guardian from BB Pawn and really like it. Drooling over the WC X9 with the bobbed grip. It's on the low $ side for WC at $2,800+

 

[mopar92]

Hmmm this or a Glock 19 and a metric shit ton of ammo.........