Dan Wesson Specialist Commander 45 ACP 4.25"
Full-size 1911 pistol in .45 ACP with forged stainless steel slide, tritium night sights, integral Picatinny rail, and ergonomic G10 grips. Optics-ready with ambidextrous safety and two 8-round magazines.
The Dan Wesson Specialist Commander: Built for Serious Duty
The Specialist Commander represents the modern evolution of the 1911 platform—a full-size pistol engineered for those who demand reliability, accuracy, and versatility in equal measure.
Design and Construction
Forged from stainless steel, the slide features an inverted top rib that reduces glint and provides a clean sight picture. The frame is steel with a Duty Black finish that resists corrosion and wear. Every surface has been refined with purpose: the 25 LPI checkering on the front strap and mainspring housing ensures a secure grip in all conditions, while the undercut trigger guard allows a higher grip purchase without sacrificing ergonomics.
Sights and Optics
The pistol ships with fixed Novak-style tritium night sights—amber dot in the rear, green lamp with white target ring in front. This combination excels in low-light environments while remaining fast and intuitive in daylight shooting. The slide is milled optics-ready, allowing you to mount your preferred red dot sight without gunsmithing.
Ergonomic Features
- G10 VZ Operator II Grips: Aggressive texture and ergonomic design that naturally positions your hand high on the frame
- Ambidextrous Thumb Safety: Operates smoothly from either side
- Recessed Slide Stop: Allows installation of laser grips if desired
- Extended Magazine Release: Faster, more intuitive magazine changes
- Beveled Magwell: Aids rapid reloads under stress
Tactical Accessories
An integral 1913 Picatinny rail runs the full length of the dust cover, accommodating lights, lasers, or other modern accessories. The detachable magwell further enhances reload speed and control.
What's Included
Two 8-round magazines with bump pads ship with the pistol, giving you immediate capability for duty or home defense.
The Specialist Commander is a 1911 that respects tradition while embracing modern tactical requirements.
Features
- chambered in .45 acp
- 8+1 magazine capacity
- forged stainless steel slide with inverted rib
- duty black finish for enhanced durability
- fixed night sights with tritium illumination
- tactical rear sight with single tritium vial
- forward cocking serrations for press-checks
- 4.25-inch barrel
- 25 lpi front strap checkering for improved grip
- undercut trigger guard and recessed slide stop
- ambidextrous thumb safety
- g10 vz operator ii grips for enhanced control
- integral 1913 picatinny rail for accessories
- extended magazine release and detachable magwell
- ships with two 8-round magazines with bump pads
- overall length of 8 inches
- width of 1.5 inches
- height of 5.5 inches
- single-action trigger mechanism
- weight: 40 oz
- optic ready slide
- light rail
- magwell
