The Dan Wesson Specialist is a full-size 1911-style semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm with a 5″ stainless barrel and bead-blasted stainless slide and frame. Designed with duty and defensive use in mind, the Specialist includes an integral 1913 Picatinny rail for lights and lasers, ambidextrous thumb safety, grip safety, and ergonomic G10 Operator II grips. Fixed tritium night sights with a green front lamp and stacked-dot rear aid low-light target acquisition, and the pistol ships with two 10-round magazines.
Key Specifications
- Chambered in 9mm.
- Barrel length is 5″ for a full-size sight radius.
- Magazine capacity is 10 + 1.
- Ships with two 10-round magazines.
- Frame and slide finish is stainless steel.
- Grips are Black/Brown G10 (VZ Operator II).
- Sights are tritium night front and rear (fixed front with green lamp and stacked-dot rear).
- Action type is single action.
- Includes an integral 1913-style Picatinny rail on the frame for accessories.
- Controls include an ambidextrous thumb safety and grip safety.
The Specialist blends traditional 1911 ergonomics with modern duty features—robust stainless construction, night sights, and an accessory rail—making it suitable for duty-style carry profiles, range use, and defensive applications where reliability and clear controls are priorities. Its operator-focused ergonomics and accessory readiness give the Specialist straightforward utility for users who prefer a proven platform with contemporary features.
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