Wilson Combat EDC X9

[tylerw02]

I think this is reasonable compared to the $2000-3000 Glock 19s but people typically start with a $500 Glock and it turns into a $2000 Glock over time. That's a rough pill swallow for me for the new Wilson. I'd love to have one, but it isn't for me.


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[glocktogo]

Keltec makes the 2000 line of carbines in different versions- Beretta, Glock, and Sig magazines. The Kriss Vector Carbines all take Glock Mags. It's not unheard of. I have no idea why when you're designing a new firearms you would want to design and manufacturer or source a brand new proprietary magazine when the market is saturated with both magazines and shooters who own them. It's one more cog in the machine.

The only reason why I can see that here is the mag release. Even then, it would seem easier to work the mag release instead of the magazines.

Quite frankly, if a WC custom pistol not taking other manufacturers mags is a deal breaker for you, then you weren't likely to buy one in the first place and WC isn't worried about complaints from people who weren't going to buy it in the first place.

[WillBrink]

If it were anyone else but WC, I wouldn't be interested. If I was looking to get a premium quality 1911 based double stack 9mm pistol and willing to wait for it, I'd be all over this new gun. I was interested in the Spec Op 9 also which had similar comments from people about issues of mags, costs, etc. Someone explained why the Spec Op 9 went away and this new gun showed up some pages now, but I can't remember what they said about that. I do know it was not due to lack of demand for the Spec Op 9...

[pag23]

If it were anyone else but WC, I wouldn't be interested. If I was looking to get a premium quality 1911 based double stack 9mm pistol and willing to wait for it, I'd be all over this new gun. I was interested in the Spec Op 9 also which had similar comments from people about issues of mags, costs, etc. Someone explained why the Spec Op 9 went away and this new gun showed up some pages now, but I can't remember what they said about that. I do know it was not due to lack of demand for the Spec Op 9...

I shot one today at the range.. WC were demoing their products....

In my opinion, it is a very high quality build and excellent ergos and grips. Shoots very smooth and is very accurate for an average shooter like me. Very little transfer of recoil to my hands. The serrations and checkering on the slide and handle are extremely well done.

Negatives: Price..and I don't care for the sights.. Novak would be better or a fiber optic with tritium insert for the front sight would help especially in low light. The safety is a bit larger than I would prefer but isn't a deal breaker..

Overall I was very impressed by it...

[NewWaveGuy]

I'd like to find a $10,000 KIA.

That gun sure recoiled a lot in that video.

Me too! I LOVED my two Kias! I ran the wheels off of them!

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[cpoth]

Anyone get one of these yet? It looked to me like there were reports shipments started. Mine is currently about a 10 month wait. Just curious if they started moving to customers.

Thanks

[Sam]

Several people at the 1911forum said they received theirs, some even posted range reports.

[gaijin]

Bill Wilson has succeeded in reinventing the P-35/Browning Hi-Power.
His EDC X9 will likely be a resounding success, but I am unimpressed with it.

[cpoth]

Ok thanks Sam, sorry I missed that.

[MountainRaven]

Bill Wilson has succeeded in reinventing the P-35/Browning Hi-Power.
His EDC X9 will likely be a resounding success, but I am unimpressed with it.

Except without a lot of the things that made (and make) the P-35 stupid: Magazine disconnect safety, inconsistent trigger pull, indistinct and vague reset, &c.