Wilson Combat Bulwark
- Category
- Pistol
- Barrel
- 102 mm
- Weight, empty
- 944 g
- Introduced
- 2026
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Wilson Combat Bulwark is a hammer-fired, double-stack 9mm service pistol introduced in May 2026. Built on a stainless steel frame and slide with a black nitride finish, it uses an enclosed internal hammer ignition system that pairs 1911-style trigger feel (a crisp 3.75 to 4.25 lb single-action pull with tactile reset) with a clean, snag-free exterior. The Bulwark is optics-ready via Wilson Combat's pin-based red-dot mounting system, which accepts most modern pistol optics without adapter plates, carries 15+1 rounds, and is compatible with Glock 19-pattern holsters. Four independent safety mechanisms include an ergonomic grip safety that blocks the sear and trigger.
Famous for hand-fit 1911s, Wilson Combat surprised the market with the Bulwark by hiding a fully enclosed internal hammer inside a snag-free slide, chasing 1911 trigger feel in a modern double-stack service package that drops into Glock 19 holsters.
Wilson Combat's first hammer-fired double-stack service pistol; distinct from both striker-fired designs and the company's 1911/2011 lineage. MSRP approximately $1,899.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Wilson Combat
- Category
- Pistol
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2026
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 102 mm
- Overall length
- 191 mm
- Height
- 137 mm
- Width
- 34 mm
- Weight, empty
- 944 g
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Short recoil
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Trigger pull
- 18.0 N
- Capacity
- 15
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Stainless steel
- Slide
- Stainless steel
- Barrel
- Stainless steel
- Finish
- Black nitride
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Effective range
- 50 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Optics ready
Pin based optic mount
Internal enclosed hammer
Match grade barrel
Double stack
Accessory rail- Glock 19 holster compatible
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 560 9x19mm Parabellum pistols | 944 g | 765 g | Heavier than about 70% |
| Overall lengthAmong 559 9x19mm Parabellum pistols | 191 mm | 191 mm | Near the median |
| Barrel lengthAmong 569 9x19mm Parabellum pistols | 102 mm | 105 mm | Shorter than about 60% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 571 9x19mm Parabellum pistols | 15 | 15 | Near the median |
Answers
Questions about the Wilson Combat Bulwark
How much does the Wilson Combat Bulwark weigh?
The Wilson Combat Bulwark weighs 944 g (2.08 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Wilson Combat Bulwark?
The Wilson Combat Bulwark is chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum.
How many rounds does the Wilson Combat Bulwark hold?
The Wilson Combat Bulwark holds 15 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Wilson Combat Bulwark?
The Wilson Combat Bulwark is 191 mm (7.52 in) long overall, with a 102 mm (4.02 in) barrel.
Who makes the Wilson Combat Bulwark?
The Wilson Combat Bulwark is made by Wilson Combat (United States).
When was the Wilson Combat Bulwark introduced?
The Wilson Combat Bulwark was introduced in 2026.
How does the Wilson Combat Bulwark operate?
The Wilson Combat Bulwark uses a short recoil action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
Not a list the maker typed out: the answer comes from the mounts this firearm exposes and the interface each part needs, so it stays right when either one changes.
- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
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Provenance
What the record holds
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
72%
Stockists
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/wilson-combat-bulwark' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "wilson-combat-bulwark", "name": "Wilson Combat Bulwark", "manufacturer": { "id": "wilson-combat", "name": "Wilson Combat", "countryCode": "US", "foundedYear": 1977, "website": "https://www.wilsoncombat.com", "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": null, "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-02-11 23:44:40", "updatedAt": "2026-02-18 03:40:48", "version": "7f5e3023178d48f7553fcde5c65b4cb6000ffd1255840d0eb63837a52de8b11f" }, "category": { "id": "pistol", "name": "Pistol", "description": "Handguns designed to be fired with one or two hands" }, "country_of_origin": "US", "year_introduced": 2026, "barrel_length_mm": 102, "weight_empty_g": 944, "action_type": "short_recoil"}