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
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