From a novel concept hatched by CZ and Dan Wesson’s top minds came the stunning DWX Compact handgun, a magnificent fusion of the two manufacturers’ respective pistol lines. Avoiding the complexity of the 1911’s link system in favor of the CZ’s slide stop allows for a quick and easy locked breech barrel system disassembly. The bushing-less barrel system is reminiscent of the P-10 and P-09/P-07, making disassembly a breeze and the match-grade barrel easy to remove. Many common 1911 components allow gunsmiths and competitive shooters to adjust the DWX Compact to their liking, and the capacity may be increased to 19+1 with flush bases in 9mm using the inexpensive and dependable double-stack magazines.

The front sight is a dovetailed design reminiscent of the 1911, while the rear sight is carved in the fashion of the CZ Shadow 2. The mag release may be changed out for anything else, giving the user more options.

When it comes to handguns, the DWX Compact is the ideal hybrid of Dan Wesson and CZ. Designed with the ergonomics and capacity of a CZ but equipped with the precise firing control group of a DWX Compact 1911. Designed initially for use in competition, it has a CZ-style takedown through the slide stop and a simple locked breech barrel mechanism. A bushing-less barrel design, like that of the P-10, P-09, and P-07, makes it simple to replace the match-grade barrel.

A full-length dustcover with rails is great for absorbing recoil and accommodating weapon lights. It can hold 19 rounds in twin stack magazines with flush base pads, and it’s compatible with numerous common 1911 components for fine-tuning by gunsmiths and professional shooters. The rear sight of the full-size DWX Compact is a CZ Shadow 2, while the grips and magazine well are from a CZ 75. The front sight is designed to work with dovetailed sights in the 1911 manner.