Dan Wesson ECP 9mm Bobtail Compact Pistol
Compact 9mm single-action pistol with stainless steel slide, forged aluminum frame, and tapered G10 grips. Weighs just 29 oz with a 4-inch bull barrel, aggressive serrations, and U-notch rear sight. Flat wire recoil spring rated for 15,000 rounds.
Dan Wesson ECP: Compact Precision for Everyday Carry
Dan Wesson's ECP represents a thoughtful approach to the compact 1911 platform. This is a pistol designed with purpose, not compromise.
Construction and Materials
The ECP features a stainless steel slide paired with a forged aluminum frame, keeping overall weight to a trim 29 ounces. This weight distribution aids in handling and reduces fatigue during extended shooting sessions. The slide wears a duty finish and aggressive side serrations paired with a top rib—functional features that aid in target acquisition and reduce glare.
Ergonomics and Controls
The tapered G10 grips and bobbed mainspring housing are engineered for shooters with smaller hands, providing a more natural reach to the trigger. The manual thumb safety and grip safety offer the security expected of a 1911-pattern pistol. Sights consist of a brass-beaded front sight matched to a U-notch rear sight—a proven combination for quick acquisition.
Mechanical Excellence
The flush-cut bull barrel features a 30-degree crown and measures 4 inches in length. This design facilitates easier disassembly while maintaining accuracy. The flat wire recoil spring is rated for 15,000 rounds—three times the typical lifespan of conventional dual recoil spring setups. This represents genuine durability.
Specifications
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Magazine Capacity: 9 rounds
- Barrel Length: 4 inches
- Overall Length: 7.64 inches
- Height: 5.4 inches
- Width: 1.25 inches
- Weight: 29 ounces
- Trigger: Single-action
- Frame Material: Forged aluminum
- Slide Finish: Duty finish
- Grips: Tapered G10
The ECP is a serious tool for serious shooters who understand that size and weight need not compromise capability.
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
