{"id":581,"date":"2023-04-21T20:10:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T20:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalgunowner.org\/index.php\/2023\/04\/21\/dan-wessons-2023-heirloom-1911-in-38-super-nra-2023\/"},"modified":"2023-04-21T20:10:01","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T20:10:01","slug":"dan-wessons-2023-heirloom-1911-in-38-super-nra-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalgunowner.org\/index.php\/2023\/04\/21\/dan-wessons-2023-heirloom-1911-in-38-super-nra-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Dan Wesson&#8217;s 2023 Heirloom 1911 in .38 Super! &#8212; NRA 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-178641\">\n<div class=\"post_content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p><div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"Cbo7P-xaBes\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"New Heirloom 1911 Dan Wesson Limited Release - NRA 2023\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Cbo7P-xaBes?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Esteemed firearms manufacturer Dan Wesson unveiled the breathtaking <a href=\"https:\/\/danwessonfirearms.com\/?utm_source=GunsAmerica..\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"dan-wessons-2023-heirloom-1911-in-38-super-nra-2023\" title=\"Dan Wesson's 2023 Heirloom 1911 in .38 Super!  -- NRA 2023\">2023 Heirloom 1911<\/a> at NRA 2023.  This limited-edition masterpiece features ornate scrollwork on its black high-polished slide and frame.  She\u2019s a beauty, for sure!  <\/p>\n<p>The 2023 Heirloom 1911 Dan Wesson\u2019s Heirloom series embodies the art of small-batch production, creating only a few hundred of these exquisite firearms. The 2023 model\u2019s ivory-colored grips, brass front bead, commander-style hammer, and solid medium-length trigger enhance its timeless elegance, appealing to classic 1911 aficionados.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture><source sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911-1024x808.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911-380x300.jpg.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911-150x118.jpg.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911-768x606.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911.jpg.webp 1200w\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"808\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911-1024x808.jpg\" alt=\"The Dan Wesson 1911 Heirloom 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-178645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911-1024x808.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911-380x300.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911-150x118.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911-768x606.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/noscript><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MSRP: $2,399. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-setting-dan-wesson-apart\">Setting Dan Wesson Apart: <\/h2>\n<p>While the 1911 market is crowded, Dan Wesson sets itself apart by skillfully blending custom-level fitting, premium components, and sleek aesthetics. <\/p>\n<p>The 2023 Heirloom starts with a 70-series frame and slide, hand-fit to guarantee flawless function and unparalleled accuracy. The pistol\u2019s billet alloy steel fire-control system ensures reliable performance and a long service life.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture><source sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_2-1024x742.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_2-400x290.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_2-150x109.jpg.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_2-768x556.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_2.jpg.webp 1200w\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"742\" alt=\"The scrollwork on the Dan Wesson Heirloom 1911.\" class=\"wp-image-178644 lazyload\" data-eio=\"p\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_2-1024x742.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_2-1024x742.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_2-400x290.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_2-150x109.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_2-768x556.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_2.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"742\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_2-1024x742.jpg\" alt=\"The scrollwork on the Dan Wesson Heirloom 1911.\" class=\"wp-image-178644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_2-1024x742.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_2-400x290.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_2-150x109.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_2-768x556.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/noscript><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Check out the decorative scrollwork on the Heirloom\u2019s black high-polished slide and frame.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Balancing Beauty and Performance: <\/h2>\n<p>Although primarily intended as a showpiece, the 2023 Heirloom excels in both style and substance. Its match-grade barrels are chambered in the popular .38 Super, and the pistol features a beveled magazine well for rapid reloads, a carry bevel for effortless holstering, and an undercut trigger guard for enhanced recoil control. <\/p>\n<p>With a crisp 3.5-5 pound factory trigger, the Heirloom ensures an accurate and consistent shooting experience.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dan-wesson-heirloom-features\"><strong>Dan Wesson Heirloom Features:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Hand-fit 70-series frame and slide\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Forged slides and barrels\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Hand-fit match barrels\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Billet alloy steel fire-control system\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Zero MIM parts\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Lowered and flared ejection port\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Beveled magazine well\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Carry bevel treatment\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Undercut trigger guards\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Hand-polished flats\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Crisp 3.5-5 lb. factory trigger\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Frame engraved with \u2018Heirloom\u2019\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Black DLC high-polished finish<\/li>\n<li>Ivory color G10 grips<\/li>\n<li>Commander-style hammer<\/li>\n<li>Solid medium-length trigger<\/li>\n<li>Brass front sight; U-notch rear sight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture><source sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_3-1024x802.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_3-383x300.jpg.webp 383w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_3-150x117.jpg.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_3-768x601.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_3-1536x1203.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_3-2048x1603.jpg.webp 2048w\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"802\" alt=\"A look at the sights on the Dan Wesson Heirloom 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-178643 lazyload\" data-eio=\"p\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_3-1024x802.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_3-1024x802.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_3-383x300.jpg 383w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_3-150x117.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_3-768x601.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_3-1536x1203.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_3-2048x1603.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"auto\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_3-1024x802.jpg\" alt=\"A look at the sights on the Dan Wesson Heirloom 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-178643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_3-1024x802.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_3-383x300.jpg 383w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_3-150x117.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_3-768x601.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_3-1536x1203.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dan_Wesson_1911_3-2048x1603.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/noscript><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brass front sight with U-notch rear sight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dan Wesson Heirloom Specifications:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SKU:\u00a0<\/strong>01938<\/li>\n<li><strong>Caliber:<\/strong>\u00a038 Super<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mag Capacity:<\/strong>\u00a09-round<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frame Material:\u00a0<\/strong>Forged Stainless<\/li>\n<li><strong>Slide Finish:<\/strong>\u00a0High Polished Black DLC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grips:<\/strong>\u00a0G10<\/li>\n<li><strong>Overall Length:<\/strong>\u00a08.75in<\/li>\n<li><strong>Barrel Length:\u00a0<\/strong>5in<\/li>\n<li><strong>Height:<\/strong>\u00a05.5in<\/li>\n<li><strong>Width:\u00a0<\/strong>1.45in<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:\u00a0<\/strong>40oz<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trigger Mech:\u00a0<\/strong>Single Action<\/li>\n<li><strong>Front Sight:<\/strong>\u00a0Brass Bead<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rear Sight:<\/strong>\u00a0U-Notch<\/li>\n<li><strong>Safety:\u00a0<\/strong>Manual thumb safety and grip safety<\/li>\n<li><strong>MSRP:<\/strong>\u00a0$2,399<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Dan Wesson Heirloom is the epitome of 1911 craftsmanship, boasting premium parts and unparalleled shootability. We\u2019d love to get our hands on one for a full review.  Stay tuned. <\/p>\n<p>For more information on the Dan Wesson Heirloom\u2019s features and specifications, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/danwessonfirearms.com\/?utm_source=GunsAmerica..\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"dan-wessons-2023-heirloom-1911-in-38-super-nra-2023\" title=\"Dan Wesson's 2023 Heirloom 1911 in .38 Super!  -- NRA 2023\">DanWessonFirearms.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"BuySellGA_Register\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/administration\/user\/Register.aspx.\" title=\"Dan Wesson's 2023 Heirloom 1911 in .38 Super!  -- NRA 2023\" target=\"_blank\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica! 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