Dan Wesson ECP 45 ACP Compact Pistol 4in Black
Compact 45 ACP with stainless steel slide, forged aluminum frame (29 oz), tapered G10 grips, and bobbed mainspring housing for smaller hands. Flush-cut bull barrel, flat wire recoil spring rated for 15,000 rounds, aggressive serrations, U-notch rear sight, brass-beaded front sight.
Dan Wesson ECP: Compact Power in 45 ACP
The Dan Wesson ECP represents a thoughtful approach to the compact 1911 platform, engineered specifically for shooters who demand both performance and ergonomic refinement in a smaller package.
Design and Construction
The ECP combines a stainless steel slide with a forged aluminum frame, keeping overall weight to a lean 29 ounces. This weight distribution makes the pistol manageable for extended shooting sessions while maintaining the recoil characteristics shooters expect from a 45 ACP.
Ergonomics for Smaller Hands
Dan Wesson understood that not all shooters fit the standard profile. The tapered G10 grips and bobbed mainspring housing work together to reduce reach to the trigger, making this an excellent choice for shooters with smaller hands or those seeking a more compact grip profile.
Slide and Sighting System
The tri-topped slide features aggressive side serrations and a top rib designed to eliminate glare in bright conditions. The sighting system pairs a U-notch rear sight with a brass-beaded front sight for reliable target acquisition.
Barrel and Reliability
The flush-cut bull barrel simplifies field disassembly and features a 30-degree crown for consistent accuracy. The flat wire recoil spring is rated for 15,000 rounds—three times the typical lifespan of conventional dual recoil spring setups.
Specifications
- Caliber: 45 ACP
- Barrel Length: 4 inches
- Overall Length: 7.64 inches
- Height: 5.4 inches
- Width: 1.25 inches
- Weight: 29 ounces
- Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
- Trigger: Single action
- Safety: Manual thumb safety and grip safety
- Grips: Black/Gray G10
What's Included
Each ECP comes with two magazines, giving you immediate capability out of the box.
Features
- compact, stainless steel slide
- forged aluminum frame
- tri-topped slide wears aggressive side serrations
- u-notch rear sight is matched to our brass-beaded front sight
- bull barrel
- bobtailed aluminum frame
- chamfered muzzle
- square hammer & flat k trigger
