Dan Wesson Specialist Commander | .45 ACP | 4.25″ | 01809

The Dan Wesson Specialist Commander is a 1911-style Commander frame pistol built for durability and precise handling. Chambered in .45 ACP, it combines forged stainless construction, G10 operator grips, and fixed tritium night sights for reliable use in low-light and routine duty contexts. For an optic under $1,000 that pairs well with this platform consider a compact reflex such as the Trijicon RMR Type 2 for robust, low-profile aiming in a carry or duty setup.

Applications: duty/service carry and range/target shooting.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 806703018096.
• The ATF manufacturer is listed as Dan Wesson Firearms.
• The model is SPECIALIST.
• The size/variant is Commander.
• The caliber is .45 ACP.
• The barrel length is 4.25″.
• The action is Single Action.
• The capacity is 8 + 1.
• The frame material/finish is Stainless Steel.
• The slide finish is Bead Blasted.
• The grip material is Black/Brown G10.
• The sights are Fixed Tritium Night.
• The safety is Ambidextrous Thumb/Grip.
• The overall length is 8″.
• The weight is 40 oz.

The Specialist Commander blends traditional 1911 ergonomics with modern operator features: a forged stainless frame and slide, undercut trigger guard, 25 LPI frontstrap checkering, ambidextrous controls, and a detachable two-piece magwell for faster reloads. Its night sights and robust construction make it a practical choice for duty-oriented shooters and experienced recreational competitors who prefer full-metal platforms. The balance of heft, controls, and sighting package supports controlled follow-up shots and predictable recoil impulse, making the pistol straightforward to train with at the range.

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