Dan Wesson Specialist Optic-Ready 10mm 5″ Black Duty

The Dan Wesson Specialist Optic-Ready is a full-size 1911-style pistol built around a match-grade barrel and an optics-ready slide. Chambered for 10mm Auto and finished in Dan Wesson’s Black Duty, the Specialist pairs traditional 1911 ergonomics with modern features such as G10 grips and an integrated 1913 Picatinny accessory rail. Hand-fit slide, frame and barrel construction supports consistent performance and fit.

Key Specifications

• The pistol is chambered in 10mm Auto.
• The barrel measures 5 inches.
• The action is Semi-Auto.
• The frame material is steel with a Black Duty finish.
• The grip material is G10 with VZ-style Operator II texture.
• The slide is optics-ready and supports multiple optic footprints.
• The sights are fixed tritium night sights (Novak-style front/rear configuration noted in source data).
• The pistol includes an integrated 1913 Picatinny accessory rail on the frame.
• The overall length is listed as 8.75 inches and the weight as 39 ounces.

The Specialist combines a match-grade barrel and hand-fit construction with modern user-focused features — optics-ready slide, aggressive front strap checkering, undercut trigger guard, ambidextrous safety and an extended magazine release — making it a practical choice for shooters who want a full-size 1911 platform in 10mm with flexibility for optics and accessories.

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