When Wilson Combat released the original EDC X9 in 2017, it instantly reset expectations for what a high-capacity 9mm 1911-style pistol could be—double-stack capacity, 1911 ergonomics, match-grade accuracy, and legendary Wilson reliability in a totally concealable package. Eight years and countless carry guns later, Wilson Combat has refined the formula yet again. The 2025 EDC X9 2.0 may be the most complete concealed-carry pistol ever offered to the civilian market.
EDC X9 2.0 Upgrades
At its heart, the EDC X9 2.0 is still the same aluminum-framed, hammer-fired, double-stack 9mm that turned heads in 2017. The frame remains the innovative X-frame with its interchangeable backstraps (S, M, L included) and the unique traction grip panels that Wilson calls “X-TAC.”
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The 2.0 iteration, however, brings measurable improvements:
- Enhanced Interface Geometry: The trigger guard undercut is deeper, the mainspring housing is slightly reshaped, and the beavertail tang is extended for higher hand placement without inducing bite, even on small-handed shooters.
- New Slide Serrations: Aggressive “X-TAC” front and rear serrations that are deeper and more angular than the original, offering positive manipulation with sweaty or gloved hands.
- Optics-Ready Standard: Every 2.0 pistol ships with a factory RMS/RMSc footprint optics cut and blacked-out Battlesight rear with fiber-optic front. Plates for Trijicon RMR, Holosun507K/407K/EPS Carry, and Leupold DeltaPoint Pro are available separately.
- Threaded Barrel Option: A 4.5-inch match-grade stainless barrel with 1/2×28 threads and knurled thread protector is now a factory option. The barrel is hand-fitted and features Wilson’s signature flush-cut reverse crown.
Size Matters
For capacity and dimension, the headline numbers remain intoxicating for a 1911-pattern pistol. 15+1 flush (with aluminum base pad) or 18+1 extended. Overall length: 7.85 inches. Height: 5.45 inches (to top of rear sight). Width: 1.4 inches at the grip. Weight: 29.1 oz unloaded (aluminum frame version). Weight with threaded barrel: ~30.4 oz. That puts the EDC X9 2.0 in the same size envelope as a Glock 19 but with a dramatically better trigger, sights, and ergonomics, plus three more rounds in the flush magazine.
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Hands On At Rendezvous
I was able to spend some time with this pistol during the Athlon Outdoors 2025 Rendezvous in Saratoga, Wyoming. Two things that stood out to me with the EDC X9 2.0 were its concealability and excellent trigger. Wilson has always been obsessive about triggers, and the 2.0 keeps the same 3.75–4.25 lb medium-length pull that made the original famous. It is still a true single-action 1911 trigger with zero take-up and a short, audible/tactile reset, shorter than most striker-fired guns. The 2.0 adds a flat-faced “Enhanced Trigger” pad as standard equipment, giving more leverage for shooters with smaller hands.
The combination of the low bore axis, all-steel slide on aluminum frame, and Wilson’s hand-fitted barrel/bushing yields a gun that shoots flatter than any double-stack 9mm 1911 has a right to. Recoil impulse is sharp but extremely fast-cycling, enabling the shooter to return to zero almost instantaneously. The threaded barrel extends 0.6 inches past the slide, keeping overall length under 8.5 inches, even with most compact 9mm cans. Wilson includes a recessed crown and O-ring engagement on the thread protector so the gun runs 100% reliably unsuppressed. No spring changes are required when running suppressed; Wilson ships the gun with a 15-pound recoil spring that handles everything from 115-grain range ammo to +P+ duty loads.
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Despite the double-stack magazine and 4.5-inch threaded barrel, the EDC X9 2.0 remains eminently concealable. Even with the addition of an optic and weapon light, the pistol still conceals easily with the proper holster and carry position. The aluminum frame keeps the weight below that of an all-steel 2011, and the grip angle and thinness make it point as a 1911 should.
How Much To Take It Home
The MSRP for the optic-ready EDC X9 2.0 starts at $3,395 in black Armor-Tuff with G10 grips. Upgrades push well north of $4,000 once you add two-tone finishes, rail, light, and custom shop options. Real-world street price is typically $200–$300 below MSRP through stocking dealers. Wait times have improved dramatically from the original 18-month backlog; most configurations are shipping in 8–12 weeks.
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The Wilson Combat EDC X9 2.0 isn’t cheap, and it isn’t trying to be. It is, however, the closest thing yet to a “one gun” solution for the serious armed citizen who refuses to compromise on trigger quality, accuracy, or capacity. In a market flooded with plastic fantastic striker guns, the EDC X9 2.0 stands apart as a hand-fitted, heirloom-grade tool that happens to hold 18+1 rounds of 9mm and wear a red dot and suppressor without apology.
If you’ve ever wished John Moses Browning had lived to see the 21st century, Bill Wilson has built the pistol he would have designed. Expensive? Absolutely. Worth it? For those who carry every day and demand the absolute best, there is simply nothing else like it.
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