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Two Compact Dan Wesson 1911 Handguns for Concealed Carry

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Choosing a concealed carry handgun is about more than just picking a smaller firearm. Guns meant for concealment should have a number of features to enhance their use for that purpose, and that goes for all handgun platforms, including 1911s. These two compact Dan Wesson 1911 handguns are specifically designed with concealed carry use in mind. Considering the gun maker’s reputation for excellence, these guns are certainly worth a closer look if you’re looking for a new carry gun.

Dan Wesson ECP
The Dan Wesson ECP—Enhanced Compact Pistol—was created by the gun maker to be ideal for concealed carry use. (Photo credit: Dan Wesson)

Dan Wesson made the following statement regarding their ECP and TCP pistols:

Specific characteristics are essential when it comes to a concealed carry handgun. The Dan Wesson Enhanced Compact Pistol (ECP) and Tactical Compact Pistol (TCP) check all the boxes for reliability, accuracy, ergonomics, and weight. Both compact 1911 pistols deliver serious firepower in 9 mm and .45 ACP configurations.

Compact 1911s can be great for concealed carry, and the Dan Wesson TCP is offered in both 9mm and 45 ACP. (Photo credit: Dan Wesson)

Features:

  • U-notch rear sight for faster alignment
  • Brass bead front sight provides a high visibility front sight
  • Serrated flat top rib reduces glare between the front and rear sight
  • A 1913 Picatinny rail for adding a light or laser (TCP only)
  • Bull barrel enhances accuracy and smooths shooting
  • Square commander-style hammer; a new tactical design
  • Flat K style trigger (a 3-hole layout that looks like a ‘K’)
  • Frontstrap 25 LPI checkering, excellent grip without being too aggressive (ECP)
  • Mainspring housing 25 LPI checkering provides superb grip.
  • Bobbed mainspring housing reduces frame size, equals less CC printing (ECP)
  • Flared magwell funnel speeds reload (TCP)
  • Bull barrel with a 30-degree crown; its flush-cut provides an easier disassembly
Dan Wesson ECP
The Dan Wesson ECP is available in either 9mm or 45 ACP. (Photo credit: Dan Wesson)

Dan Wesson ECP Specs

  • Caliber: .45 ACP (01883); 9 mm (01884)
  • Magazine Capacity: 8 (.45 ACP); 9 (9 mm)
  • Frame: Forged aluminum
  • Slide Finish: Duty finish
  • Sights: Front brass; Rear U-notch
  • Grips: G10
  • Overall Length: 7.64 inches
  • Barrel: 4 inches
  • Height: 5.4 inches
  • Width: 1.25 inches
  • Weight: 29 ounces
  • Trigger Mech: Single action
  • Safety: Manual thumb safety; Grip safety
  • MSRP: $1,705.00 – $1,739.00
Dan Wesson TCP
The Dan Wesson TCP has a 4.0 inch barrel and an overall length of 7.64 inches. (Photo credit: Dan Wesson)

Dan Wesson TCP Specs

  • Caliber: 9 mm (01845); .45 ACP (01846)
  • Magazine Capacity: 9 (9 mm); 8 (.45 ACP)
  • Frame: Forged Aluminum
  • Slide Finish: Duty finish
  • Sights: Front brass; Rear U-notch
  • Grips: G10
  • Overall Length: 7.64 inches
  • Barrel: 4.0 inches
  • Height: 5.6 inches
  • Width: 1.25 inches
  • Weight: 32 ounces
  • Trigger Mech: Single action
  • Safety: Manual thumb safety; Grip safety
  • MSRP: $1,809.00 to $1,845.00

Some people prefer striker-fired pistols like Glocks while others want 1911 platform handguns. Regardless of platform, what you should be requiring of your carry gun is that it be reliable, accurate, and a good fit to your hand size. And if capacity is your concern, remember two things: shot placement and carrying a spare magazine. If your reloads aren’t on point for speed, it’s a wise idea to work on them no matter what gun you carry.

Would you carry a compact 1911 for defensive purposes? Tell us why, or why not, in the comments below.

Kat Ainsworth Stevens is a long-time outdoor writer, official OGC (Original Gun Cognoscenti), and author of Handgun Hunting: a Comprehensive Guide to Choosing and Using the Right Firearms for Big and Small Game. Der Teufel Katze has written for a number of industry publications (print and online) and edited some of the others, so chances are you’ve seen or read her work before, somewhere. A woman of eclectic background and habits, Kat has been carrying concealed for over two decades, used to be a farrier, and worked for a long time in emergency veterinary medicine. She prefers big bores, enjoys K9 Search & Rescue, and has a Master’s Degree in Pitiless Snarkastic Delivery.

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ZEV Technologies Releases the Craighead OZ9

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ZEV Technologies is partnering with British SAS legend Christian Craighead to launch the new Craighead OZ9 pistol. The gun is based on the ZEV OZ9 Compact 9mm pistol with direct input from Craighead himself.

ZEV Technologies Craighead OZ9 pistol
ZEV Technologies partnered with legendary SAS operator Christian Craighead for the Craighead OZ9 pistol. (ZEV Technologies)

SAS Legend

Christian Craighead joined the British Army when he was sixteen, serving in the Parachute Regiment and the Pathfinder Platoon. He later served with the 22nd Special Air Service Regiment. Craighead deployed several times and was later a counter-terrorism instructor. He single-handedly stormed the DusitD2 hotel complex in Nairobi, Kenya when al-Shabaab terrorists hit the building in January of 2019. Craighead killed two of the four terrorists and led the hostages to safety.

Christian Craighead ZEV Craighead OZ9 pistol
ZEV designed the pistol with direct input from Craighead. (ZEV Technologies)

Craighead had been training Kenyan special forces soldiers in Nairobi. His action potentially saved hundreds of lives. Britain awarded him the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross, second only to the Victoria Cross in the British military. President Donald Trump personally thanked Craighead at the White House.

Deliberately Versatile and Inherently Reliable

Craighead reached out to ZEV about a pistol after he retired. ZEV proposed a special collaboration to design a pistol to his specifications using the OZ9c. “Nothing on this weapon is accidental,” says Craighead. “Everything means something. A nod to things that happened in my life…everything is by design.”

ZEV Technologies Craighead OZ9 pistol versatility
The Craighead OZ9 is versatile right out of the box. (ZEV Technologies)

The gun features a removable mag well, ZEV X grip, and a ZEV Flat-faced Pro Trigger. The standard compensator is removable, and the gun is suppressor-ready. The top of the slide is cut for a red dot optic, which Craighead says he thinks is very important.

“I know the importance of having a reliable sidearm.” Craighead notes. “When I say, ‘reliable sidearm,’ it goes to the saying that it’s not your secondary if it’s in your hand. So, it’s extremely important to me that we have the right tools for the right job and for the right people out there.”

Personal Touches

The Craighead OZ9’s slide serrations are cut at 22 degrees with 22 one-thousandths of an inch depth, signifying his long service with the 22nd SAS.

ZEV Technologies Craighead OZ9 Blackbeard insignia
The Craighead OZ9’s slide serrations are cut at 22 degrees and Craighead’s version of the Blackbeard flag is on the left side, along with an hourglass. (ZEV Technologies)

The Christian Craighead “CC” logo is on the slide’s right side. The name “Craighead” is machined into the top. The slide’s left side features the Craighead version of the famous Blackbeard pirate flag. An hourglass appears beside it.

Christian Craighead Blackbeard Patch
Christian Craighead wore a Blackbeard flag patch on his gear, inspiring the Blackbeard adaptation on the Craighead OZ9. (The Reptile House Blog)

Craighead wore a Blackbeard flag patch on his SAS gear. The skeleton’s stance is based on the famous photo of Craighead entering the Nairobi hotel building in 2019.

The hourglass represents time. “In a firefight,” says Craighead, “time is key. Not just about the time to take the shot, that’s the obvious, but it’s time to make a decision whether to shoot or not to shoot; whether to act and when not to act; and that was key in my life.”

Christian Craighead entering the Nairobi hotel complex in 2019
The Blackbeard flag adaptation on the slide is based on this photo of Craighead entering the Nairobi hotel building in 2019. (armedfigures.com)

“I want to give everyone versatility with this gun. You may not be the best, the strongest, or the brightest. But you might just be the only one willing to put yourself out there. The time may come when you choose to do the difficult right or the easy wrong. When that day comes, do your best and be prepared to do it again, again, and again.”

The ZEV Craighead OZ9 sells for $2222.00

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CMMG Dissent AR-15 Pistol: Available in 3 Calibers

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AR-15 pistols are fantastic for portability, maneuverability, and use in tighter spaces like trucks. Of course, if your AR-15 pistol is chambered in a handgun caliber, it’s not going to be quite as effective as rifle caliber models. The CMMG Dissent gives gun owners the best of both worlds, and then some, with its super-compact, bufferless profile, rifle caliber chambering options, and overall quality.

CMMG Dissent bufferless AR-15 pistol
The CMMG Dissent is a bufferless AR-15 pistol that’s available in 300 BLK, 5.56 NATO, or 5.7x28mm. (Photo credit: CMMG)

CMMG provides the following details about their Dissent AR-15 pistol:

Outfitted with CMMG ZEROED parts and accessories and donning AR15 modularity, the CMMG DISSENT boasts superior firepower in a small familiar package and will initially be offered in three different calibers with .300BLK and 5.56x45mm utilizing a Direct Impingement operating system, while the 5.7x28mm version utilizes CMMG’s patented Radial Delayed Blowback operating system. Both .300BLK and 5.56x45mm will accept and ship with their respective 30-round Magpul PMAGS and the 5.7x28mm will accept and ship with the 32-round CMMG 5.7x28mm Gen II Conversion Magazine.

The CMMG Dissent doesn’t have a buffer tube, so it’s more compact and easier to maneuver. (Photo credit: CMMG)

The CMMG Dissent features the manufacturer’s patent-pending Compact Action, which is how it’s possible to run the gun without the receiver extension and buffer assembly installed. This technology utilizes dual guide rods and springs that are contained in the upper receiver to cycle the gun’s action. It’s compatible with Direct Impingement and CMMG’s patented Radial Delayed Blowback operating systems. This is a fascinating design and promises to broaden the company’s lines overall.

CMMG Dissent
Although CMMG describes the Dissent as an AR-15 pistol, they also refer to it as a PDW. (Photo credit: CMMG)

CMMG Dissent Features

  • With a 4 lb. pull weight, the AR-D trigger showcases a light, repeatable break. Triggertech AR-D 2 Stage Trigger, developed in collaboration with CMMG and fully optimized for use with DISSENT firearms and upper receiver groups. 
  • AR-15 Modularity — pair CMMG’s DISSENT Upper with any Mil-Spec compatible AR15 lower when using the provided pic rail adapter.
  • Available in three calibers: 300 BlackOut, 5.56 NATO, and 5.7x28mm.
  • Picatinny rail end plate for greater customization.
  • Forward non-reciprocating side charging handle, with a left-hand model available.
  • Ships with 2 magazines: 300 BlackOut and 5.56 NATO ship with their respective 30-round Magpul PMAGs and the 5.7x28mm ships with 32-round CMMG Gen II Conversion Magazines.
CMMG Dissent
The CMMG Dissent is available in half a dozen different colors. (Photo credit: CMMG)

Guns like the CMMG Dissent have a fair amount of versatility to back them, and because this one’s made by a respected gun maker, its quality and reliability are assured. Aside from the trio of calibers the Dissent is offered in, it also comes in six different colors: Cerakote Armor Black, Cerakote Charcoal Green, Cerakote Coyote Tan, Cerakote Midnight Bronze, Cerakote Sniper Grey, and Cerakote Titanium. Whether you’re in the market for a new truck gun or searching for a good home defense gun, the Dissent is well worth a closer look. Not to mention it looks like a lot of fun.

MSRP starts at $1999.95.

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