Dan Wesson have announced a new Dan Wesson Tactical Compact Pistol, describing the pistol as having “great conceal-ability and superior accuracy in a nimble 1911.” Originally introduced in mid-2018, the TCP is available in 9x19mm and .45 ACP with both alloy framed pistols weighing in at 32oz.

Here’s Dan Wesson’s announcement in full:

Combining a match-grade bull barrel and their new railed, alloy frame, the new Dan Wesson Tactical Compact Pistol (DW TCP) delivers that sweet combination of conceal-ability and shoot-ability. It’s an all-day-carry handgun for those who prefer the 1911 platform and demand great accuracy in a carry pistol.

The DW TCP features a compact, stainless steel slide that is beveled in a tri-top design, creating a smoother profile for easy, snag-free holstering and drawing. Aggressive slide serrations make loading and unloading the DW TCP a pleasure.

A top rib on the DW TCP slide helps reduce glare, plus it features Dan Wesson’s new U-notch rear sight with a whopping .156-inch-wide notch. Paired with a brass-beaded front sight, this sight combination puts a shooter eyes on target fast.

For superior accuracy, the DW TCP sports a four-inch-long bull barrel. The barrel features a 30-degree crown and is flush cut for easier disassembly. There’s also a tactical rail under the barrel so a light or laser can be attached.

The TCP’s grips are also new from Dan Wesson, with a tapered profile that is slim at the top and full-width at the bottom, giving shooters with smaller hands an easier reach to the trigger. With three facets that mimic the distinctive slide, the serrated features on the grip encourage a high, deep grip, as does the undercut trigger guard.

Dan Wesson Tactical Compact Pistol (Dan Wesson)

The grip frame on the TCP, by the way, is full-sized, providing a very stable platform for a shooter’s hands.

With a similar recoil system to the Dan Wesson ECO pistol, the DW TCP features a flat-wire recoil spring rated for 15,000 rounds–three times the round count of a typical 1911 dual recoil spring set up!

The Dan Wesson one-piece magwell, flat K-style trigger, and square hammer round out the TCP’s features, while the complete pistol tips the scales at just 32 ounces.

Available in 9mm Luger, 45 ACP, and done in a Black Duty finish, the DW TCP is at home in a carry holster, on a nightstand or at the range. The Dan Wesson guarantee of quality means the TCP will be on the job and ready for years to come.

Here are the Specs for the two new pistols:

DW TCP 45 ACP Specs

SKU: 01846
Caliber: 45 ACP
Mag. Cap.: 8
Frame Material: Aluminum
Slide Finish: Duty
Grip: G10
Overall Length: 7.64 In.
Barrel Length: 4.0 In.
Width: 1.25 In.
Weight: 32 Oz.
Sights: Brass Front, U-Notch Rear
Safety Elements: Manual Thumb and Grip Safety

MSRP: $1,725.00

 

DW TCP 9mm Luger Specs

SKU: 01845
Mag. Cap.: 9
Frame Material: Aluminum
Slide Finish: Duty
Grip: G10
Overall Length: 7.64 In.
Barrel Length: 4 In.
Width: 1.25 In.
Weight: 32 Oz.
Sights: Brass Front, U-Notch Rear
Safety Elements: Manual Thumb and Grip Safety

MSRP: $1,700.00

Find out more over on Dan Wesson’s site here.

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