The Dan Wesson Specialist 1911 pistol in 10mm with 8+1 capacity (brand part no. 01815) brings the duty-proven Specialist platform to the powerful 10mm cartridge for shooters who want more stopping power in a full-size 1911. Dan Wesson forges the stainless steel slide with a Clark-style serrated rib, a single amber tritium dot rear sight, and a green lamp front sight with a white target ring. The frame includes an integral 1913 Picatinny rail, 25 LPI front strap checkering, and a recessed slide stop, and an ambidextrous thumb safety with extended magazine release and detachable two-piece magwell keep the pistol operator-friendly. G10 VZ Operator II grips complete the build at 42.3 ounces unloaded. Among 10mm duty-grade semi-auto handguns, this Specialist configuration favors shooters who want maximum power in a proven platform.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 10mm.
• The capacity is 8+1 rounds.
• The barrel measures 5 inches, on a forged stainless steel frame and slide.
• The sights combine an amber tritium rear dot with a green lamp front sight.
• The frame includes an integral 1913 Picatinny rail for accessories.
• The safety is ambidextrous, with an extended magazine release and detachable magwell.
• The unloaded weight is 42.3 ounces, and two 8-round magazines ship with the pistol.
• The sights are Fixed Tritium Night.
• The action is semi-automatic, cycling a fresh round into the chamber with every trigger pull.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose 10mm over .45 ACP in this platform? 10mm delivers higher velocity and more stopping power, appealing to shooters who prioritize power over lighter recoil.

What sights does this pistol use? A tritium rear dot paired with a green lamp front sight with a white target ring.

Buy the Dan Wesson Specialist, 10mm

Duty-proven reliability with maximum stopping power is exactly what this 10mm Specialist delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.