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Dan Wesson
Model Vigil
Dan Wesson Pistol Vigil .45 Auto Variant-2
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Gun Dimensions Width:1.45-in
Length:9.4-in Height:No Data
Barrel:5.75-in Weight:33.6-oz
Variant 2 of 2
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (230 grain bullet)201250
  • Recoil Factor (230 grain bullet)8.34 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity9 rounds
  • ConcealabilityFair
  • Defense Factor75%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:2018 - 2020
Caliber:.45 Auto
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:single-action (SA)
Safety:grip safety, ambi thumb safety
Magazine:8-round
Frame:forged aluminum
Grip:custom cocobolo
Sights:tritium front, U-notch rear
Notes:suppressor-ready
Manufacturer
Dan Wesson Corp.
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Gun Value
MSRP:$1,397.00Used Est:$1,050.00
Last Update:10/3/2023
About the Gun

The Vigil is Dan Wesson's entry-level pistol. Features a classic round-top slide, checkered frontstrap, skeletonized trigger and hammer and cocobolo Shadow grips with a rounded butt. Full-size, commander, and compact commander size variants.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .45 Automatic
Alias: .45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP)
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:230 grains
MV:875 ft/sec ME:391 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This cartridge was developed by John Browning and was adopted by the United States Ordnance Department along with the Colt-Browning automatic pistol in 1911. It has also been made the official military handgun chambering by several other governments, notably Argentina, Mexico and Norway. The 45 Automatic is the most powerful military handgun cartridge in use today. This is a heavy and powerful sub-sonic round. Although its muzzle energy can exceed 400 ft-lbs, its velocity and bullet weight creates a steep trajectory curve that limits its effective range to self-defense distances.

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By swingdoctor on 23 Nov 2020
If this Vigil is the first step on the Dan Wesson ladder I can't wait for the next step. This is everything I want and need in a 1911. It has an exceptional trigger and a milder than expected recoil due ti it's light frame. Finish and fit perfect. The down side, my old eyes need a Trijicon HD to keep me on track. I think i would prefer a memory bump on the grip safety. that said, it is my best shooter.