Dan Wesson Specialist .45 ACP 1911 Full-Size, Matte Black, 5 in. Match Barrel, Accessory Rail, 8+1
The Dan Wesson Specialist is a full-size 1911 built in the USA with a Government-length 5 in. match bushing barrel and an all-steel, matte black finish. It features an integral 1913-style accessory rail, Battlehook sights, G10 grips, and purpose-driven frame and slide enhancements that support duty-ready handling and reliability.
This example stands out with its inverted serrated top rib to reduce glare, checkered front strap and mainspring housing, and a blended, flared magwell funnel for efficient reloads. The slide is machined with both front and rear cocking serrations and a lowered, flared ejection port. The barrel hood is marked ".45 ACP" and "MATCH."
The steel frame includes an undercut trigger guard for a higher grip, a beavertail grip safety with a raised memory bump, and a recessed slide-stop cut. Controls include a manual thumb safety and grip safety, paired with a medium-length solid trigger and a skeletonized commander-style hammer.
Sights are a dovetailed Battlehook ledge-style rear that is drift-adjustable and a front blade with a single white dot. The textured layered G10 grip panels in tan and black are secured by two screws per side. Capacity is 8+1 in .45 ACP, and two 8-round Dan Wesson-branded magazines are included.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol presents in strong overall shape with a few minor scratches and small blemishes visible on the exterior.
What's Included
- Dan Wesson soft zippered case
- Dan Wesson factory cardboard box
- Dan Wesson 1911 Pistol Owner's Manual
- Two 8-round Dan Wesson-branded .45 ACP single-stack steel magazines marked with DW logo and Made in USA
The Specialist platform delivers a duty-focused 1911 configuration with practical enhancements throughout. Its integral 1913-style accessory rail with three slots supports mounted equipment when needed, while the checkering and undercut trigger guard promote a secure, high grip for control. The blended, flared magwell and lowered, flared ejection port streamline reloads and ejection.
Slide features include front and rear cocking serrations and an inverted serrated top rib that helps cut glare. The dovetailed Battlehook rear sight with a ledge profile and drift adjustment pairs with a front blade featuring a single white dot for a clear sight picture. The barrel hood clearly denotes ".45 ACP" and "MATCH."
The steel frame and slide wear a matte black finish, and the layered tan/black G10 grips provide traction without excess bulk. A skeletonized commander-style hammer and a medium-length solid trigger round out the single-action-only fire control, supported by a manual thumb safety and a beavertail grip safety with a raised memory bump.
This full-size Government-length 1911 includes two 8-round single-stack magazines, and its recessed slide-stop cut, checkered mainspring housing, and overall fitment reflect the Specialist's attention to functional detail.