Dan Wesson Specialist 10mm 5" Stainless Steel Pistol
Purpose-built 10mm semi-auto with forged stainless slide, integral Picatinny rail, tritium sights, ambidextrous safety, and aggressive G10 grips. Ships with two magazines.
A Modern 1911 Built for Serious Work
The Dan Wesson Specialist represents a thoughtful evolution of the classic 1911 platform, engineered for shooters who demand both performance and reliability. This is a pistol that respects tradition while embracing modern defensive and tactical requirements.
Design and Controls
The Specialist features a forged stainless steel slide with distinctive Clark-style serrated ribs that reduce glare and provide positive grip during manipulations. Forward cocking serrations and inset slide serrations make the pistol easier to handle in all conditions.
Sights and Optics Mounting:
- Tritium night sights: amber dot rear, green lamp with white target ring front
- Integral 1913 Picatinny rail on frame for lights and lasers
- Integrated slide rail for optics or additional accessories
Ergonomics and Handling
Every control on the Specialist has been positioned for rapid, intuitive operation:
- Ambidextrous thumb safety for left and right-handed shooters
- Extended magazine release for faster reloads
- Undercut trigger guard prevents high-hand grip interference
- 25 LPI front strap checkering ensures a secure, non-slip grip
- Recessed slide stop allows laser grip installation without interference
- Detachable two-piece magwell guides magazines home quickly
Grip and Control
The Specialist ships with premium G10 VZ Operator II grips in black and brown. These grips are specifically designed to force your hand into the extended beavertail and hold it there—eliminating the possibility of a weak or inconsistent grip.
Specifications
- Caliber: 10mm Auto
- Barrel Length: 5 inches
- Capacity: 8+1 rounds
- Finish: Matte stainless steel
- Frame: Stainless steel with integral light rail
- Included: Two magazines
The Verdict
The Specialist is a no-nonsense pistol for shooters who understand that a quality 1911 remains one of the most reliable and controllable semi-automatic platforms ever designed. In 10mm, it delivers serious power with the ergonomics and accuracy that have made the 1911 the choice of professionals for over a century.
Features
- forged stainless steel slide
- clark-style serrated rib
- single amber tritium dot in the rear sight, white target ring in front.
- g10 vz operator ii grips
- undercut trigger guard and recessed slide
- new light rail frame
- forward cocking serrations
- 1913-style rail
