Esteemed firearms manufacturer Dan Wesson unveiled the breathtaking 2023 Heirloom 1911 at NRA 2023. This limited-edition masterpiece features ornate scrollwork on its black high-polished slide and frame. She’s a beauty, for sure!
The 2023 Heirloom 1911 Dan Wesson’s Heirloom series embodies the art of small-batch production, creating only a few hundred of these exquisite firearms. The 2023 model’s ivory-colored grips, brass front bead, commander-style hammer, and solid medium-length trigger enhance its timeless elegance, appealing to classic 1911 aficionados.
Setting Dan Wesson Apart:
While the 1911 market is crowded, Dan Wesson sets itself apart by skillfully blending custom-level fitting, premium components, and sleek aesthetics.
The 2023 Heirloom starts with a 70-series frame and slide, hand-fit to guarantee flawless function and unparalleled accuracy. The pistol’s billet alloy steel fire-control system ensures reliable performance and a long service life.
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Balancing Beauty and Performance:
Although primarily intended as a showpiece, the 2023 Heirloom excels in both style and substance. Its match-grade barrels are chambered in the popular .38 Super, and the pistol features a beveled magazine well for rapid reloads, a carry bevel for effortless holstering, and an undercut trigger guard for enhanced recoil control.
With a crisp 3.5-5 pound factory trigger, the Heirloom ensures an accurate and consistent shooting experience.
Dan Wesson Heirloom Features:
- Hand-fit 70-series frame and slide
- Forged slides and barrels
- Hand-fit match barrels
- Billet alloy steel fire-control system
- Zero MIM parts
- Lowered and flared ejection port
- Beveled magazine well
- Carry bevel treatment
- Undercut trigger guards
- Hand-polished flats
- Crisp 3.5-5 lb. factory trigger
- Frame engraved with ‘Heirloom’
- Black DLC high-polished finish
- Ivory color G10 grips
- Commander-style hammer
- Solid medium-length trigger
- Brass front sight; U-notch rear sight
Dan Wesson Heirloom Specifications:
- SKU: 01938
- Caliber: 38 Super
- Mag Capacity: 9-round
- Frame Material: Forged Stainless
- Slide Finish: High Polished Black DLC
- Grips: G10
- Overall Length: 8.75in
- Barrel Length: 5in
- Height: 5.5in
- Width: 1.45in
- Weight: 40oz
- Trigger Mech: Single Action
- Front Sight: Brass Bead
- Rear Sight: U-Notch
- Safety: Manual thumb safety and grip safety
- MSRP: $2,399
The Dan Wesson Heirloom is the epitome of 1911 craftsmanship, boasting premium parts and unparalleled shootability. We’d love to get our hands on one for a full review. Stay tuned.
For more information on the Dan Wesson Heirloom’s features and specifications, visit DanWessonFirearms.com.
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Oddly enough the one in the video had .45 Auto stamped on the barrel.
Hey at least it’s not $2400.00. Sure purty though.
George Patton would have loved this pistol but with real ivory.