Dan Wesson Valor Commander .45 ACP 1911, 4.25 inch Match Barrel, Two-Tone, AmeriGlo Tritium Front, Five 8-Round Magazines
This Dan Wesson Valor Commander stands out as a premium, Commander-length 1911 in .45 ACP with a 4.25 inch match bushing barrel and a purposeful two-tone finish. It features an AmeriGlo tritium front sight with an orange outline, a plain serrated ledge rear, and a host of carry-ready upgrades including top slide serrations, a lowered and flared ejection port, and aggressive G10 grips. Made in the USA and marked Dan Wesson Firearms, Norwich, NY, this example is in excellent condition and comes with five steel 8-round magazines, the original soft zippered case, and the factory manual.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal signs of prior use. The firearm remains in excellent condition, and the bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Original soft zippered pistol case
- Dan Wesson Firearms Owner's Manual
- Five 8-round steel single-stack 1911 magazines marked .45 ACP
The Valor Commander pairs a black slide with a matte silver stainless frame for a clean, two-tone presentation. The slide carries rear-only cocking serrations, anti-glare top serrations, a lowered/flared ejection port, and Valor model markings. Sights are dovetailed: an AmeriGlo tritium front with orange outline is matched to a plain serrated ledge rear, providing a high-visibility front with a crisp, distraction-free rear.
The 4.25 inch Commander-length match bushing barrel is combined with a checkered GI-style recoil spring plug, staying true to classic 1911 construction while emphasizing accuracy. The trigger system features a lightened 3-hole design, and the hammer is a skeletonized commander-style rowel. Controls include a single-side extended thumb safety and a high-sweep beavertail grip safety.
The stainless steel frame is finished in matte silver and set up for control and comfort: an undercut trigger guard, checkered front strap, and a flat checkered mainspring housing improve purchase, while a beveled magazine well supports smoother reloads. Gray/black layered G10 grips with aggressive texture further enhance handling.
This is a traditional 1911, single-action-only platform with an 8+1 capacity in .45 ACP. It includes five steel 8-round magazines and has no accessory rail. Manufacturer markings read Dan Wesson Firearms, Norwich, NY, USA.