Dan Wesson V-Bob 45 ACP Compact 1911 Pistol
Commander-sized 1911 built for concealed carry. Stainless frame, blued slide, 4.25-inch match-grade barrel, 8+1 capacity. Ambidextrous safety, tritium sights, tapered G10 grips, and recessed slide stop for laser compatibility.
The V-Bob: Compact Performance Meets Concealed Carry
The Dan Wesson V-Bob is a purpose-built Commander-size 1911 that distills the best features of the Valor series into a package optimized for discreet carry. This is a serious defensive pistol for those who understand that the best gun is the one you'll actually carry.
Design and Construction
The V-Bob features a forged stainless steel frame paired with a blued serrated slide—a classic combination that balances durability with aesthetic appeal. The bobbed mainspring housing reduces overall length and profile without sacrificing grip security or control.
Key specifications:
- Caliber: .45 ACP
- Barrel: 4.25-inch match-grade, fully supported
- Capacity: 8+1 rounds
- Frame: Stainless steel with beavertail
- Slide: Blued serrated stainless steel
- Grips: Tapered G10 in black and gray
Sights and Controls
The pistol is equipped with a serrated U-notch rear sight and a tritium front sight with an orange ring for rapid target acquisition in low-light conditions. The inset serrations on the slide reduce glare between the sights, improving sight picture clarity.
Ambidextrous safety levers ensure this pistol works equally well for left- and right-handed shooters. The recessed slide stop allows for the installation of laser grip panels, giving you additional targeting options without modification.
Fit for Purpose
With its shorter barrel, streamlined profile, and refined ergonomics, the V-Bob is purpose-built for concealed carry. The 25 LPI checkering on the frame provides positive control without being aggressive. This is a pistol that rewards practice and delivers the reliability you expect from a 1911 platform.
Features
- chambered in .45 acp
- 8+1 magazine capacity
- forged stainless frame with blued slide
- bobbed mainspring housing for compactness and reduced printing
- 4.25-inch barrel for a commander-sized profile
- novak-style fixed night front sight with tritium and orange ring
- u-notch rear sight for better dot alignment
- gi-style rear slide serrations for classic aesthetics
- inverted rib on the slide to reduce glare
- 25 lpi front strap checkering for a secure grip
- tactical skeletonized hammer for reduced weight
- flat k-style trigger for traditional looks and functionality
- ambidextrous thumb safety and grip safety
- tapered g10 grips for improved handling
- recessed slide stop for compatibility with laser grip panels
- overall length: 8 inches
- height: 5.5 inches
- width: 1.45 inches
- weight: 36.5 oz
- single-action trigger mechanism
- bobbed mainspring housing
- match-grade barrel
- recessed slide stop
