Wilson Combat EDC X9

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BarryLee

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So, what are your thoughts on the new Wilson Combat EDC X9. Anyone seen and/or handled one in person? It looks sort of like a 1911 and a SIG P229 hooked up and had a baby. Overall looks nice, but they’re entering a very crowded market and with a price about three times that of their competition. However, it is a Wilson and I suspect they’ll sell all they can make.
 
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I think its an interesting concept...alloy frame ..so its different than the last double stack 9mm they did, the Spec Ops, that was a poly frame.

Wilson offers a lot of alloy frames ...as options on a number of models...so the only unique issue is its a double stack. I think its probably priced right for what it offers.

Will it attract a buyer that wants a $600 gun...no...! / but it will have a much better trigger than any of the similar hinged trigger options..from Sig or whoever - but yes, its a premium price / but sometimes you get what you pay for.

I own two Wilsons...both 5" guns - all steel ..one in 9mm and one in .45 acp / the 9mm is my primary carry gun / will it attract a long term customer like me ...no, probably not. If I want to carry a double stack gun ...I can reach in my safe and grab a Sig 226...( but I don't carry it at all now...).

The EDC is in production now...and they're accepting pre-orders.../ I suspect it will be 3 or 4 months before we see guns showing up -- but I do know one guy locally says he has placed an order. When his comes in - he has assured me, he will let me shoot it to evaluate...so I'm looking forward to that.
 
I've been thinking about a Commander size 1911 in 9mm down the line. I know the trigger in the EDC X9 is going to be good and the gun is going to be accurate. So, for me, it's all about fitting my hand. Some double-stacks, like the CZ 75 and Beretta 92, are just too large for my hands. The S&W M&P works fine.
 
I like the idea of it looking some what like a 1911 but without the front lug and spring to worry about when breaking it down to clean it. I also like that there is no grip safety. So its not a 1911.

but its way out of my price range. Thats for sure. So I wont be buying 1 anytime soon or ever.
Just my 2 cents
 
To each their own, but the idea of an almost $3000 carry pistol is pretty hard to swallow.

Best case scenario if you use it as intended: holster wear and scratches.

Worst case scenario if you use it as intended: abused and rusting in a police evidence locker following a defensive shooting.

Neither are something I want to subject a $3000 pistol to.
 
Similar to cars, there are times when I break people into groups, and some people have "Wilson money". I could buy one, though it would be a stretch, but I don't think I ever will. I have no doubt it's a well built, reliable firearm. The issue I have is there are a lot of pistols that also match that description for a lot less. Looking at the page it does look neat (I like the dimensions and the styling). I wonder if I'll ever see one in person.
 
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I ordered one today and was told nine months till it's in my hands. I talked to a friend of mine who shot one and he said it was phenomenal. I own a couple other Wilsons so I thought I would give it a try. I have more money than brains so what the heck.




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This is going to sound odd perhaps but if I had "Wilson money" I would order a 1911 from Wilson before something... well "odd" from Wilson.
 
If I had "Wilson money," I'd put it towards one of those cars Tunnel Rat is talking about.

I'd get a lot money enjoyment out of one of those than a $3000 pistol that serves the same purpose as my <$500 Glock 19.
 
I would certainly want to know it's going to be in production for a good long time -- so that parts and service will be available. That's why I'm leery about the new Colt Cobra. With the Colt layoffs, I'm concerned Colt will shutdown production after a limited run and there won't be any spare parts.
 
Wilson Combat stands behind their guns...there is no official warranty per their website, but basically its a lifetime warranty for the gun ..unless its abused.

I would not worry about whether wilson will have parts to support the gun...

If something breaks, you contact Wilson for a Return Goods Authorization - and ship it back to wilson for their shop to repair it, it gets priority in the shop as a warranty issue.../...a customer service rep stays in touch with you on the guns status or anything they find that may need attention.. in my experience on 2 occassions ( I broke an extractor ...and I broke a slide lock tube on one gun / at about 100,000 rds and 150,000 rds respectively.)..and on both occasions I had the gun back in my hands within 15 calendar days including shipping both ways ( all paid by Wilson ).

Wilson provides the best service I have seen.

While you could buy parts and repair it yourself ...or have a local gunsmith do it ...I don't know why you would do that...when their service is good and quick !
 
I'm not worried about Wilson going out of business or their reputation for service. S&W and Ruger both have excellent reputations for service and both will fix guns not abused so long as parts are available. I seem to recall Wilson had a hi-cap pistol (double action?) a few years ago that they discontinued. I wonder if they would fabricate a part for one that came into the shop. They might because a fair amount of Wilson's high price is because they stand behind what they sell.
 
They had a Spec Ops 9 model, that was a poly frame double stack ...it wasn't a double action or stryker fired...and it is out of production now...but I'm confident they would stand behind the gun if there were issues.

This new model has some unique features ...that are not typical on Wilson's other guns...like the external extractor and the grips that are non traditional panels...no grip safety ...and of course I don't know internally how much they might share with their other X frame models...or traditional 1911's...

I would suggest you give them a call if you might be interested in this new model.

They have a lot of commander sized 1911 models...and some in stock to ship tomorrow ...go to their web site, go to Shop...and you'll find a link to in stock firearms under departments.../ CQB Commander style, lightweight is there in 9mm...and lots of others...
 
It's going to be awhile before I buy any more firearms. I have a wedding to pay for first and then a new safe.
 
I think the checkering is a bit aggressive for a carry gun. It has more of a likelihood of snagging on clothing. While I'm sure it is a accurate and reliable gun with a great trigger, I'm not spending that kind of money on a carry gun. I have a few nice guns that are safe queens and range toys. A carry gun is like a daily driver. There are plenty of great carry guns that are plenty accurate, highly reliable, and will essentially do the same job. I'll pass.
 
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