Nice! I'm glad you got it out and put it to the test. I think you'll find the barrel wear will settle in and be alright. The first DWX prototypes at shot show years ago had polished barrels. I think the mag release being looser than a 1911 with no mag is "normal" for the DWX.

 

The mag release in mine is a little loose without a mag, but it runs 100%. My barrel looks a little better than yours after 1000 rounds, but that wouldn't bother me. Keep shooting it is what I would do.

 

Love it, I'd like to see the compact with the rail available soon.

 

I'd like to see the optic ready and railed version out to drive down the price of the non-optic ready and sans rail version. I realize I'm in the minority, but that's nothing new for me.

 

I have the DWX full size and it's the easiest pistol I have to double tap in A box out of the holster draw.

 

I’m going to check my barrel but I don’t recall it looking like yours. I’m at 4k rounds now.
I can’t stop shooting this.
Well maybe. I have a P-09 coming tomorrow.

 

Primary

I’m going to check my barrel but I don’t recall it looking like yours. I’m at 4k rounds now.
I can’t stop shooting this.
Well maybe. I have a P-09 coming tomorrow.

Primary Machining has my slide right now machining and mounting a red dot. Holster ordered and already bought three mags and replaced the base plates. Have yet to fire it.

 

Here’s mine. I keep it greased. Debating sending it out for nickel-boron.

 

Yeah, that is far less wear than mine. She was cleaned and well oiled before hitting the range.
Not a big deal, just not what I would expect to see.

 

I was considering one of those that's available locally. The fellow seems to think it's worth $1800. I just don't see it and now after reading your concerns know I don't feel bad and will pass.

 

Well, they are worth $1800 (IMHO), and that seems to be about what they are going for new.
I paid $2150 out the door…

 

Mine was $1835 shipped.

 

Man that's Sick... The Doc will write a Rx for that. Take two thousand rounds then call me if you have any problems. Been there and over analyzed way too much. Just enjoy it. Now what kind of upgrades in say 4-5 years and several thousand rounds? Good info. Thanks.

 

Quick update... she is going back to the Mothership to address my concerns
Not only the loose mag catch and barrel wear... but the kicker was when I attempted to install a new set of grips, one of the inset frame bushings stripped.
I have never had such issues with any of my CZ's or DW 1911's. Hopefully it will be a quick turnaround, but probably not.

 

*Update.... received an email from CZ that my "repairs" have been completed.
Per their email... "Work Performed: Barrel wear found to be normal. Replaced grip screw bushings and screws. Magazine catch components found to be within tolerance..."

Not really happy with their declarations of Normal and Within Tolerance. But, oh well, hopefully I will have her back in hand soon.

 

That sucks about the threads for the grip screw getting stripped. I didn't even know the DWX compact used bushings for the grip screws. Did you use the factory screws for the new grips? Lok grips just recently started offering the DWX torx screws for their grips.

Shop by Brand - LOK Grips

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That sucks about the threads for the grip screw getting stripped. I didn't even know the DWX compact used bushings for the grip screws. Did you use the factory screws for the new grips? Lok grips just recently started offering the DWX torx screws for their grips.

Shop by Brand - LOK Grips

lokgrips.com

Yes, indeed it does suck. I thought they were tapped into the frame, but upon further inspection the bushings appear to be inset in the frame.
I ordered a set of Lok grips, but they came with the CZ 75 compact screws. so I was reusing the OEM screws.

 

vildetwink,

Sorry to hear about the issues with your DWX compact. I hope things get resolved quickly and to your satisfaction. Please give us an update when your pistol is returned.

I had no interest in the DWX compact until handling one at my LGS. Shouldn't have done that. It fit my hand perfectly and since I don't want a rail or an optic .....

Anyway, here is some info regarding the compact that came to light over the past couple of weeks.

Per an email from Keith Lawson at DW, the finish on the compact's slide is DLC not Duty Treat. (Per Keith, this info is currently unavailable on Dan Wesson's website due to, well ...... problems.)

Chowser turned me on to a Kydex holster for the compact being made by ANR.

Garrett is now making a leather lined Kydex holster for the compact.

 

What holster by ANR are you getting? I am looking at their site and don't see the DWX Compact listed for any of the holsters they manufacture.

Thanks....

 

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I'm shooting mine again this weekend. Expect about another 500 rounds. Will see how my barrel looks after.
I did drop it recently and scratched one of the baseplates (my fault completely). Nothing else hit on the gun.
I did have some issues lining up the holes on some wood grips and kind of forced the screw in. I should've filed the hole in the grips but I can't find my files. lol

 

Have had no problems and no malfunctions with mine and had it milled for an RMR which worked out great.

 

Nice gun but I'd like to see it in a larger caliber please!

 

50AE?

 

Part 2 "Oops I did it again"
After the issues I had with the first instance, and aggravation with CZ customer service... I vowed to not get one again, ever, or for at least a year, ok, well, maybe a couple months or so...

I did really like the platform. Even with the sour taste of the first instance still lingering. So, when I came across another DWX Compact for a decent price. I decided to buy it.
Going to attempt to give this one more of a chance...
That said, I am little disappointed that the loose mag catch on the previous instance was not an isolated issue. But, other that, the fit and finish on this one is pretty darn good.

Waiting on a set of grips from LOK... and will look into swapping out the flat Red trigger, with a curved medium Black trigger I ordered from CZ... if they ever get around to shipping it.
Updates to follow, maybe, if anyone cares...

 

Not off to a great start... received the LOK grips and the holes do not line up with the bushings. Modified the grips to attempt a salvage, and the grip screws are too long (even with the o-ring bushing), and bind on the sear spring.
Grips on my last one lined up about perfect, and had no issues with the grip screw length. Not sure if it's a LOK or DW issue, but either way... UGH!
Been almost two weeks and the trigger has yet to ship, probably just going to cancel that order.

 

I had to shorten the grip screws on mine. I think they were made for the full size dwx which needs a slightly longer screw.

 

didn't lok release a dwx compact specific screw?

 

Yes, I reordered my previous order of grips and DWX screws. So, not sure what changed.
That said, I am quite surprised they or anyone doesn't have aftermarket dedicated DWX Compact grips yet.

 

It's been over a month, so I called CZ today for a status update. There isn't one. The gentleman I spoke to was very nice, but he told me there was no movement on my repair. The rep did, however, tell me that "he" was working on Dan Wessons today. I guess they only have one gunsmith.

 

Bad service, that really is inexcusable. It sounds like all the repairs go to one service center whether it be Dan Wesson, CZ or Colt and they just work on them whenever they feel like it.

 

Sorry to hear of these issues. So after all these months, what's the final outcome?
were your issues resolved?
I'm also considering the DWX compact, even though it's probably gonna shoot about the same as my WC SF X9. Last week I did happen to call Dan Wesson customer service with a few questions and left there totally unsatisfied.

 

In the end, I sold the DWX Compact. I really, really liked the platform... just wasn't happy with how the final product was executed.
And I was quite dissatisfied with how DW/CZ handled my concerns.
Maybe they have fixed a few things with the new variants, but at this time I have no plans to pick up another one.

 

I'm still cringing over that barrel wear. Been there with them. Their "customer service" sucks. That wear is NOT normal for 250 rounds. Hell, not for 2500 rounds. After 250 rounds, that barrel should have minimal wear, as I'm sure you probably already know.

 

Do you have any issues with yours? If you had to doit agin, would you still purchase it?

 

This thread was very informative. Though I am sorry for your misery I’m glad you took the time to inform the rest of us.

I nearly bought a Dwx compact a while ago when I held it in a local store and my hand fell in love. I contacted DW for info on a program on their website…no response. Reached out again regarding the compact and a DW Bruin ….no response. I don’t think your experience was a one off unfortunately

 

I hear nothing but negativity about DW’s customer service. I really love my DWXc, and want to pick up some of their other 1911 models, but I do hope I never have to use their customer service division.

 

The one or two times I called customer service some general questions I wasn't impressed at all. Also, reading some of the negative comments here made me take a step back from purchasing one earlier in the month. I do have a WC SF X9 which is fairly similar to the DW so I wasn't in a hurry to buy one, but right now the negative comments kind of tipped the scale.
For the life of me, I don't understand why companies such as this don't have a rep on here fielding these questions.