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  • garryj

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    I just picked up my Dan Wesson Vigil CCO 1911 in .45 ACP. The Dan Wesson CCO 1911 has been on my wish list for at least ten years and when I found out about the Vigil CCO, I had to get it. When I field stripped it at my FFL, I couldn’t get the bushing to release from the frame. I thought it was strange and that was confirmed when I got it home. It took some doing to get it to release and even more to get it back in. Maybe it will loosen up after a couple hundred rounds. Other than that, the fit was very tight and the finish was beautiful. I did notice that the barrel was ramped, which is strange for a .45 ACP. I can see the need for it on a 9mm or .38 Super, but not on a .45 ACP. The front sight is a tritium night sight with a white circle around it. The rear sight is a no-dot combat sight. I took the DW grips off and put on some older ones that I had in my parts drawer. I didn’t do this because I prefer them over the DW grips, but to keep the original grips in good condition.

    If the weather cooperates, I will have a range report soon.

    Specs from Dan Wesson:

    Model: Vigil CCO
    Caliber: .45 ACP
    Magazine Capacity: 7
    Frame Material: Forged Aluminum
    Slide Finish: Duty Finish
    Grips: Wood
    Overall Length: 7.9 in
    Barrel Length: 4.25
    Width: 1.45 in
    Weight: 29.5 oz
    Trigger Mech: Single Action
    Front Sight: Fixed Night Sight
    Rear Sight: Tactical Rear Sight
    Safety: Manual thumb safety, grip safety

    Garry
     

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    donr101395

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    The ramped barrel is to help save the aluminum frame some abuse.

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