The Dan Wesson DWX is a 9mm Luger semi-automatic pistol built on the 1911 platform with a double-stack magazine giving 19+1 capacity. The 4.95-inch barrel and 43 oz weight give it a solid, stable feel at the range. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Dan Wesson 
• Model Name: DWX 
• Caliber: 9mm Luger 
• Action Type: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Capacity: 19+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4.95 inches 
• Overall Length: 13.5 inches 
• Weight: 43 oz (2.68 lbs) 
• Sights: Fiber Optic Front / Adjustable Rear 
• Grip Material: Red Checkered Aluminum 
• Safety Features: Ambidextrous Safety 
• Finish Color: Black Duty Finish 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The DWX combines a 1911-style single-action trigger with a CZ-75 inspired double-stack frame, which is how it reaches 19+1 in 9mm. The fiber optic front and adjustable rear sights make it easy to get a good zero. Red checkered aluminum grips look distinctive and give a firm hold. Ambidextrous safety works for either hand. The black duty finish on the steel frame and slide handles regular use.

The Dan Wesson DWX gets praised mainly for its build quality and the unusual combination of 1911 trigger feel with high-capacity double-stack design. Owners frequently note the solid construction and tight tolerances. Accuracy at range is a consistent positive, and reliability reports are generally good with minimal malfunctions.

The 19+1 capacity is a popular feature among owners who want more rounds without switching to a polymer-framed pistol. The added weight compared to polymer options is noted, but most owners see it as a positive for recoil management rather than a drawback.

The aesthetics get attention too -- the red grips are polarizing but give it a distinctive look. Price is the recurring concern, with the DWX sitting at the higher end of the market. Comparisons to Glock and Sig Sauer models come up often in forum discussions, typically concluding that the Dan Wesson offers different strengths rather than being objectively better or worse.