This review of the Dan Wesson Vigil Commander 1911 highlights its quality construction, featuring forged parts, a Series 70 trigger, and a tight frame-to-slide fit. The firearm is presented as a viable option for concealed carry due to its weight and features like a tactical ledge rear sight. The speaker, demonstrating high authority, emphasizes the pistol's reliability with various magazines and ammunition types.
The Dan Wesson Vigil Commander is a 9mm 1911 pistol featuring a forged aluminum frame for reduced weight, making it approximately 6.5 ounces lighter than an all-steel variant. It includes a tritium front sight and serrated tactical rear sight for improved visibility. The pistol operates on a Series 70 platform, omitting a firing pin safety, and allows for cocked-and-locked carry with its non-ambidextrous thumb safety and beavertail grip safety. The 4.25-inch bushed matched barrel and 9-round magazine contribute to its functionality.
This review of the Dan Wesson Vigil Commander 1911 highlights its suitability for everyday carry, emphasizing its commander size (4.25-inch barrel), affordable MSRP around $1,300, and a feature set tailored for concealed carry. The presenter, Joe Kurtenbach, praises its plain black rear and bright front dot sights with tritium, its crisp single-action trigger, and aggressive grip texturing for control, available in 9mm or .45 ACP.
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