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SCCY DVG1 – New Striker-Fired 9mm Pistol

Florida-based SCCY appears ready to launch a new striker-fired pistol called the DVG1. (Scroll down for updates including the crazy price on the red dot version.)

Print advertising for the new SCCY DVG1 handgun appeared in magazines this week though the company does not have any mention of it on its website. Nevertheless, the ad does include a significant amount of information about the new pistols.

SCCY DVG-1 Light Blue and Stainless

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The start with, the guns appear to be thinner versions of the existing 9mm CPX-1 and -2 handguns. The lengths and heights are identical – 6.01″ and 5.06″ respectively – but the width has been narrowed from 1.40″ to a svelt 1.0″.

A thinner body has not impacted its capacity. Magazines hold 10 rounds of 9mm ammunition each. This puts up to 11 rounds in the shooter’s hand before a reload is needed. Unloaded, the guns weigh 15.5 ounces.

SCCY DVG1 9mm

The really big change for the company is that this gun is a striker-fired pistol. Prior guns from SCCY have been hammer-fired.

Moving to a striker system, SCCY was able to drop the factory trigger pull to about 5.5 pounds. This is substantially less than the company’s other offerings that have a long, moderately heavy pull.

No suggested price is listed for the SCCY DVG1, but I suspect that will be forthcoming shortly.

Specifications

caliber9mm
magazine capacity10+1
actionstriker-fired
barrel length3.10″
overall length6.01″
height5.06″
weight15.5 oz
grippolymer
finishmatte black
MSRP$329, $339 for optics cut version

I would not be surprised to see a number of follow-on handguns such as a DVG2 that incorporates a manual thumb safety. Likewise, a .380 ACP version of the gun may also be in the works. We’ll just have to wait and see.

I’ve previously handled, shot and reviewed a number of SCCY pistols including a prototype of the CPX-3. With a single exception, all of the guns shot well and were completely reliable. The sole exception was a CPX-2 pistol that was fixed and returned to me within a week.

SCCY DVG1 review

I look forward to seeing the DVG-1 at the upcoming SHOT Show and getting it on the range for some shooting.

Another Option: the DVG-1 RD

After SCCY officially announced the DVG-1, the company added a twist: a second model with a Crimson Trace red dot. This model is designated the DVG-1RD and shipped with the Crimson Trace CTS-1500 optic factory mounted.

SCCY DVG-1RD

The optic used is the Crimson Trace CTS-1500. While the CTS-1500 is not listed on the Crimson Trace website, it is the same pistol red dot that is used on the existing SCCY red dot pistols. The closest product on the CT website is the CTS-1400 that uses a 3.25 MOA dot.

Crimson Trace backs the CTS-1500 optic with a 3-year warranty. It uses a 3.5 MOA dot. The DVG-1RD will only cost $100 more than the standard model. For a factory-mounted, brand name red dot that seems to be a very good deal.

A couple of additional pieces of information about the new guns.

Unlike prior SCCY pistols, the DVG-1 and DVG-1RDR will have flat triggers. This style of trigger is enjoyed by many people, but it is a personal preference thing. I don’t know of any data that supports one style of trigger being better than another for accuracy or speed.

Additionally, the company clarified that it will use the Quadlock barrel in this gun. The Quadlock was first used on the company’s .380 ACP pistols.

Red Dot Ready: the DVG-1 RDR

After the DVG-1 hit the market, SCCY dropped the RD model that shipped with a Crimson Trace optic. In its place, the company rolled out the RDR.

DVG-1RDR

Short for “red dot ready,” the new DVG-1 RDR is essentially the same gun as the standard DVG-1 with the addition of a slide cut for an optic. This comes with a modest $10 premium on the price tag – probably well worth every penny. Many smiths will charge 10x that to retroactively cut a slide for you.

Bright Colors

SCCY is offering a rainbow of colors on the DVG-1 pistols. Slides are offered in both matte black and a natural stainless finish.

SCCY DVG-1 Lime Green

You have a broad selection of frame colors to choose from including crimson, black, light blue, lime green, hot pink and purple.

SCCY DVG-1 Purple and Black

While not every color will appeal to every person, offering the choice of colors is a smart move on the company’s part. It gives them a way to stand out from the competition by offering its customers an easy way to customize the gun to a specific look.

By Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson is a gun writer, amateur historian and - most importantly - a dad. He's done a lot of silly things in his life, but quitting police work to follow his passion of writing about guns was one of the smartest things he ever did. He founded this site and continues to manage its operation.

41 replies on “SCCY DVG1 – New Striker-Fired 9mm Pistol”

Boy I’m a dummy. About 2 years ago I made the transition from the S&W 3rd generation DA/SA 9mm. My trusty 3913 (from 1992) was getting heavy and I was no longer in IPSC competitions. My 915 was my competition gun but it had the same controls as the 3913 (Mag safety, slide safety, take down etc). Hard to believe they are 28 years old! I made the leap to my first plastic DA only SCCY CPX2 thinking that it was striker fired. I could see a little hammer but it did not register. The 9 lb pull was even more than my 3913. Now we have the DVG which is SCCY’s “first” striker fired. What? Putz! I still love my steel slide, aluminum frame guns. 7000 rnd through the 915 with no hiccups on reloads. They SCCY is a bit particular with overall length. Gets stuck on the ramp on round 3 sometimes. Also, the old mags fit in current guns but the new mags won’t catch in the old gun. The mag release port is .001 smaller in height and .002 closer to the front cut so it won’t engage the release. Still, I’m in the market for the DVG simply because of the 5.5 lb pull. They are saying the the CPX2 is 1.4 in thick. Mine is 1.1 which is the same as DVG.

Can someone help me I live in Wisconsin and I’m looking to purchase not one but two of these firearms where would I start to look

Hi Charlie,

The guns are not shipping yet. However, SCCY states the guns will ship by the end of March.
When the guns start shipping, I’ll update the page. So, stay tuned!

-Richard

Hi Loretta,

I imagine they will make the guns in any colors they believe will sell. The company hasn’t shied away from offering a variety of colors in its other models.

-Richard

I’m really excited to try one of these out! I’ve shot my husband’s SCCY, but it has a long trigger that is just too heavy for my tastes. This could be the exact pistol I want.

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