Dan Wesson Kodiak 10mm 1911 review

Published on May 15, 2020
Duration: 19:42

This review of the Dan Wesson Kodiak 10mm 1911 highlights its high-quality, semi-custom construction with 100% forged parts and a 6-inch barrel. While praised for accuracy and reduced recoil compared to polymer alternatives, the firearm experienced significant reliability issues with malfunctions, leading to a decision to return it despite its premium features and $2,299 MSRP.

Quick Summary

The Dan Wesson Kodiak 10mm 1911 is a semi-custom pistol with a 6-inch barrel and 100% forged parts, weighing 47 ounces. It boasts a crisp 4 lb trigger pull but suffered from reliability issues, including slide lock malfunctions, making it less dependable than other Dan Wesson models tested.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Unboxing
  2. 01:13Initial Range Testing and Malfunctions
  3. 02:33Technical Specifications and Build Quality
  4. 05:49Detailed Features and Ergonomics
  5. 09:07Internal Design and Trigger Pull Analysis
  6. 11:53Final Assessment and Return Decision

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Dan Wesson Kodiak 10mm 1911?

The Dan Wesson Kodiak 10mm 1911 is a semi-custom pistol featuring 100% forged parts, a 6-inch barrel and slide, a weight of 47 ounces, and 25 LPI checkering. It utilizes a Series 70 design with a crisp trigger pull averaging around 4 pounds.

What issues were encountered during the Dan Wesson Kodiak 10mm 1911 review?

The primary issue reported was reliability. The reviewer experienced slide lock malfunctions with a Wilson Combat magazine and noted more malfunctions overall with this Dan Wesson model than others they own, leading to a decision to return it.

How does the Dan Wesson Kodiak 10mm 1911 compare to a Glock 20?

Compared to a Glock 20, the Kodiak offers a higher-quality, all-metal build and potentially less felt recoil due to its weight and design. However, the Kodiak's reliability issues were a significant drawback in this review.

What is the trigger pull weight on the Dan Wesson Kodiak 10mm 1911?

Using a Lyman trigger pull gauge, the Dan Wesson Kodiak 10mm 1911 measured an average break weight of approximately 4 pounds 1.9 ounces. The reviewer noted zero creep in the trigger pull.

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