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I handled one of these today comparing it to an Sig 220 and Sig X10. All of them point like my finger. On each, I could lift the pistol eyes closed, and be looking down the sights when I opened my eyes.


I could go cheaper with the X10 but I love the feel fit and sight radius of the Bruin along with the weight.

Any of you guys shooting this pistol enough to share your thoughts on it?

If price wasn’t a factor I would get the Bruin every time (I actually prefer the tri-color Kodiak). I do like the feel of the XTEN also. I have a P220 .45 and I prefer the feel of the other two. I know I’m not answering your question but I’ll be interested to see what others have to say also.

I believe gunner500 picked one up not too long ago.

I have a Bruin.

What is the intended use?

I got mine about seven years ago with some Christmas money.

I've read reliable reports where people consistently have achieved 1" groups at 25 yards from a bench with the Bruin and certain loads.

That's far more accurate than I am.

The things I like most about it are its amazing beauty, fit, and function. It's more of a work of art than a tool.

Mine has never failed to fire anything I've put through it.

I would think its best application, over some other options, would be longer-range handgun hunting or competitive shooting, neither of which do I do.

Along with my Premier Grade Freedom Arms .454, my Bruin is in the running for the most-spectacular manmade object I own. But I don't really take advantage of its phenomenal accuracy.

As much as I love it, when open carrying in bear country, I generally carry my G40.

Just to illustrate how superficial I am, I likely would not have bought the bronze-finished version. I thought that looked goofy. I'm not sure DW even makes that anymore.

I appreciate the feedback guys.

I purchased a SA XDMe in 10mm for carry in the mountains. I’ve put about 350 rounds through it and just haven’t gotten the feel for the pistol. It almost fits and almost points but I have to “work” to make it work.

The the pistols that I own and shoot, CZ75B, Sig P938, Sig 365X and Ruger MKII’s. Those frames point very naturally for me. The XDMe points much better than a Glock but again, I have to work at it.

Yesterday I was looking at the Sig Legion 220, P320 X10, F&N and then a few 1911 10mm’s. All of them just point naturally as I noted in the OP.


I’m planning on more range time with the SA just to make sure that I’ve done all that I can as properly as I can to give it the chance that it needs. However, I’m starting to research other options in case I decide to change pistols.


Never having handled a DW 1911 I was very impressed for all of the reasons that you guys mentioned. Add to that the long sight radius, very visible sights and a nice hefty build to help control the recoil and there’s a lot to love about the pistol.

Based on the sight radius and great sights I don’t think that I would miss a thing over a dot optic with the eye changes that age have brought. The thing just feels right in the hand.

That’s pretty much the background behind the question.

A Dan Wesson specialist in 10 is quite a pistol. Very accurate, perfect trigger. They sure make nice 1911s

I would not spend any money on large 10mm handgun that is not optic compatible. New S&W and possibly Ruger? revolvers can have scope or dot sight mounted on them meaning full potential of 10mm cartridge can be better realized. My S&W has top of frame tapped for base/rail mounting after rear sight assembly is removed.

pics or it never happened.

I love my Bruin. It has EGW base for an optic.( i have a holoson 507 on mine.)

I also have a Glock 40 and I much prefer the DW.

How’s the EGW working out? Is it holding up well?

How doesn’t Bruin handle compared to other 10 mm Pistols that you guys have shot?

Putting an optic on a DW Bruin is like putting a lava lamp in front of the Mona Lisa.

I thought the same thing until I got to the age where I couldn’t see the sights and the target at the same time.

The EGW has been great on the gun. And it has much improved my capabilities with the pistol.

Hey Dirt old bud, i have had a DW Razorback for around 10 years now, great handgun, i bet the Bruin is a nice one too.