sevt_chevelle
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Just picked these up yesterday, wasn't expecting the python.
Merry CZ Christmas to me
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My first impression of the DWX so after, am glad I waited!
First off the pistol is absolutely beautiful, the gaps, the overall lines the fit and finish is great. No tooling marks no rough parts, although the last 3 digits are electo penciled on the under neath on the slide and barrel.
The top of the slide has the typical CZ serrations, has a shadow 2 rear sight and pretty good side serrations.
The safety lever feels good, wish it was a tad wider, also has a very positive click when applied.
The slide stop, big improvement over CZ 75 pistols. I can reach and activate the lever with my med to large hands without breaking my grip. It also has the typically CZ takedown minus the harsh marks located on the slide and frame.
The slide stop pin is also beefer than a CZ 75.
Mag release also very good, for me once again don't have to break my grip. It does differ in that it's retained via 1911 screw. Would like to see a shadow 2 paddle release available sometime.
The grips are awesome pretty aggressive texture. They don't have that CZ palm swell I prefer. No intention in changing out the grips but if I do it be for the lok brass grips.
The grips interchange but the screw sizes are different??
In handling the DWX and comparing to my shadow 2, the DWX feels better. It's got a higher cut under the trigger and up under the beaver tail. I can get up higher on the DWX than I can vs the Shadow 2 and it just feels more comfortable. The front strap is slightly wider and more ovaled shaped.
The trigger is well let's say 1911 like cause it is. The fire control group is swappable 1911 parts.
Mine has a far better trigger than my dan wesson Valor. You have probably about 1mm take-up, hit a hard wall, 3.5 lb later and about 1mm of travel the hammer falls. The reset is fast.
The slide to frame fit in rear is pretty darn tight, if there's movement I can't see it or feel any. But, the front half does have some vertical movement, not much but it's there.
The one thing I don't like so far, the trigger shoe is sharp!!! and needs rounded off.
First off the pistol is absolutely beautiful, the gaps, the overall lines the fit and finish is great. No tooling marks no rough parts, although the last 3 digits are electo penciled on the under neath on the slide and barrel.
The top of the slide has the typical CZ serrations, has a shadow 2 rear sight and pretty good side serrations.
The safety lever feels good, wish it was a tad wider, also has a very positive click when applied.
The slide stop, big improvement over CZ 75 pistols. I can reach and activate the lever with my med to large hands without breaking my grip. It also has the typically CZ takedown minus the harsh marks located on the slide and frame.
The slide stop pin is also beefer than a CZ 75.
Mag release also very good, for me once again don't have to break my grip. It does differ in that it's retained via 1911 screw. Would like to see a shadow 2 paddle release available sometime.
The grips are awesome pretty aggressive texture. They don't have that CZ palm swell I prefer. No intention in changing out the grips but if I do it be for the lok brass grips.
The grips interchange but the screw sizes are different??
In handling the DWX and comparing to my shadow 2, the DWX feels better. It's got a higher cut under the trigger and up under the beaver tail. I can get up higher on the DWX than I can vs the Shadow 2 and it just feels more comfortable. The front strap is slightly wider and more ovaled shaped.
The trigger is well let's say 1911 like cause it is. The fire control group is swappable 1911 parts.
Mine has a far better trigger than my dan wesson Valor. You have probably about 1mm take-up, hit a hard wall, 3.5 lb later and about 1mm of travel the hammer falls. The reset is fast.
The slide to frame fit in rear is pretty darn tight, if there's movement I can't see it or feel any. But, the front half does have some vertical movement, not much but it's there.
The one thing I don't like so far, the trigger shoe is sharp!!! and needs rounded off.
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The DWX looks and sounds very interesting. My 97B drove me to sell my 1911 because I pretty quickly got to the point that I spent all my .45ACP shooting time with the 97B, and the rest of my semi-auto centerfire time was consumed by CZ 75-based guns. If the DWX feels better than a Shadow, it's something I have to get my hands on for a good fondle.
dh1633pm
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And I thought the DWX was vaporware. Merry Christmas to you.
sevt_chevelle
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The DWX looks and sounds very interesting. My 97B drove me to sell my 1911 because I pretty quickly got to the point that I spent all my .45ACP shooting time with the 97B, and the rest of my semi-auto centerfire time was consumed by CZ 75-based guns. If the DWX feels better than a Shadow, it's something I have to get my hands on for a good fondle.
Got 2 Dan Wesson 1911s cause it's Merica!!
Not a huge fan of 1911s nor 45 acp, but then a CZ 97 entered my life. Now own 2 CZ 97 and throughly enjoy the 45 and added additional 45 pistols.
As for the fit of the DWX, in the best possible way I can finger peck out a response on my phone, it's like a pair of gloves.
The Shadow 2 feels like a nice well made pair of gloves. The DWX feels like that same pair after they've been broken in.
It's just more comfortable because I think of higher cuts on the frame and front strap is more oval shaped.
JeeperCreeper
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Internet flex of the day, right there
NIGHTLORD40K
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Wow, very cool!
You could park a 747 in that magwell.....
You could park a 747 in that magwell.....
dh1633pm
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Wow, very cool!
You could park a 747 in that magwell.....
Wonder if they’ll chamber it in 45-70? I meant 10mm.
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I got a 97B this summer thur a good deal. Have not done anything with it yet… But a future project would be a threaded barrel and suppress the 97B!!
sevt_chevelle
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Look forward to it as your photography skills are far better than mine.
Got a Barsto threaded barrel sitting here.
Riomouse911
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Very nice! 
The DWX is unobtainable around the parts I inhabit, I will be living vicariously through you lucky ones as you let us know how they shoot.
The fit and finish on the base model CZ’s are great, on their higher end guns it is amazing. (My S-2 is the Urban Grey version.) That new DWX looks like it is a full custom pistol, congratulations!
Oh, nice Python as well! You are a lucky dog X2!!
One question if anyone has an answer, with the accuracy improvements CZ says it made to the S-2 Orange by adding the 1911 style bushing, I do sorta wonder why they went with the S-2 Blue style front end and not the 1911 bushing? Maybe someone has some insight on the design.
Can’t wait to hear and see pictures of how your new DWX pistols shoot for you guys.
Stay safe.
The DWX is unobtainable around the parts I inhabit, I will be living vicariously through you lucky ones as you let us know how they shoot. The fit and finish on the base model CZ’s are great, on their higher end guns it is amazing. (My S-2 is the Urban Grey version.) That new DWX looks like it is a full custom pistol, congratulations!
Oh, nice Python as well! You are a lucky dog X2!!
One question if anyone has an answer, with the accuracy improvements CZ says it made to the S-2 Orange by adding the 1911 style bushing, I do sorta wonder why they went with the S-2 Blue style front end and not the 1911 bushing? Maybe someone has some insight on the design.
Can’t wait to hear and see pictures of how your new DWX pistols shoot for you guys.
Stay safe.
No problem. I’ll be sure to post some pics.
Here’s a question for you or anyone else…
Does anyone know if the DWX uses a forged frame like a DW 1911 or a CZ cast frame? Hopefully it’s the former, but I’m thinking the latter.
sparkyv
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Nice haul!
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Merry ChriCZmas
you must have been a very good boy!
you must have been a very good boy!
sevt_chevelle
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Never shot a S2 orange, handled, never shot. They do have hand fit frames, slides, barrel and 1911 style bushing. I know they are very accurate guns, so are the regular S2, but I've never seen anyone do a side by side.
That said my S2 has the CGW 10x bushing and when benched, at 20 yds it's one ragged hole.
The DWX barrel does flare out at the end, much like a cone style 1911 barrel and does fit tight with the slide.
CZ just announced the new TS2 orange, it has the same barrel profile as the DWX.
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