Dan Wesson 1911 A2 Commander vs Glock 23

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Handguns Dan Wesson 1911 A2 Commander Glock 23
Summary
Rating
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Rank
#23160
#20704
Weight 37.3 oz
Action Single Action Double Action
Caliber .45 ACP 9x19mm Parabellum
Capacity 8 + 1 10+1
Finish Blued Black
Gun Type Pistol Pistol
Sights Fixed AmeriGlo Green w/Orange Outline/Green Rear Night
Barrel Length 4.49"
Grip Black
Details
Brand Glock
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Prices
MSRP $1,295.09 $645.61
Used Price $906.56 $451.93
Sale Price $1,165.58 $581.05

Handguns Descriptions

Dan Wesson 1911 A2 Commander

The Commander-length version of the A2, this pistol has identical features but with a shorter slide and barrel, which clocks in at 4.25 inch. With the same capacity, but more compact dimensions, the A2 Commander is a no-brainer for concealed carry. Fixed Sight, A clean and crisp Novak-style snag-free sight. Smooth Frontstrap, Sometimes less is more, the lack of checkering on this frontstrap highlights the smooth stainless frame. Category Pistols Caliber 45 ACP Model A2 Series Commander Type Pistol Frame Finish Blued Action Single Slide Description Blued Capacity 8+1 Frame Material Steel Grips Walnut OAL 8.75" Safety Manual / Grip Sight Configuration Combat Sight Style Contrast Weight 39.7 oz Barrel Type Stainless Steel Match Grade Barrel Length 4.25"

Glock 23

The G17 Gen5 features a no finger grooved, multiple backstrapped, rough textured frame with hundreds of miniature spikes which results in remarkable traction for extreme environments and gloved operators. The frame also features a smooth trigger, reversible mag release, and ambidextrous slide stop. The magazine comes with a floor plate which is extended at the front for faster magazine change, and a orange follower, while the flared mag-well makes it easier to funnel the magazine into the mag-well. Glock\'s nDLC finish provides a tougher, more durable protection against corrosion and scratching. The Glock Marksman barrel features a barrel rifling which delivers improved accuracy. his Glock Gen5 model has AmeriGlo night sights (green with orange outline front and green rear) and a 10-round capacity. SPECIFICATIONS: Mfg Item Num: PA175031AB Category: PISTOLS Type :Pistol Action :Double Caliber :9mm Luger Barrel Length :4.49\" Capacity :10+1 Safety :Trigger/Firing Pin/Drop Grips :Black Interchangeable Backstrap Sight Configuration :AmeriGlo Green w/Orange Outline/Green Rear Night Weight :25.56 oz Frame Finish :Black Frame Material :Polymer Barrel Type :Cold Hammer-Forged Polygonal Rifled Slide Description :Black nDLC Case Type :Hard Sight Style :Night

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