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Dan Wesson Specialist VS Dan Wesson Valor

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Dan Wesson Specialist

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86%

Critic Rating

4 Reviews

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98%

User Rating

13 Reviews

Dan Wesson Valor

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5 Reviews

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91%

User Rating

8 Reviews

50 MOA

Accuracy

50 MOA

5.67 Yeets

Damage

5.17 Yeets

N/A

Range

10-50 yards

N/A

Recoil Velocity

N/A

8+1 rounds

Capacity

8+1 rounds

N/A

Mobility

N/A

50

Ergonomics

50

50

Fit & Finish

50

50

Reliability

50

MSRP:

$1460.00

Used Price:

$1460.00

New Price:

$1551.25

MSRP:

$1470.86

Used Price:

$1470.86

New Price:

$1634.29

Gun Specifications

Specifications

Dan Wesson Specialist

Dan Wesson Valor

Action

Single

Single Action

Caliber

.45 ACP

9x19mm Parabellum

Capacity

8+1

8+1

Finish

Black

Gun Type

Semi-Automatic Pistol

Sights

Night Sights

Grip

G-10 (Composite)

G10

Barrel Length

5"

Gun Stats

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Gun Descriptions

Dan Wesson Specialist

The Dan Wesson lines of 1911 semi-automatic pistols from CZ-USA are among the finest examples of the iconic John Moses Browning design around. The Specialist is a full-sized 1911 with a 5" stainless steel match grade barrel, forged stainless steel slide, tactical ledge tritium sights, and a Clark-style serrated rib to reduce glare. It has an ambidextrous thumb safety and extended magazine release and a detachable 2-piece magwell. The pistol has a black nitride finish.

Dan Wesson Valor

The Valor returns with enhancements, including a Stan Chen SI magwell, tapered grip and tactical ambidextrous safety. The new slide stop is now recessed for laser grip applications. A serrated U-Notch rear sight and front tritium sight with a large orange ring allows for fast sight acquisition. The Stainless Steel version of the Valor receives a bead-blasted finish. The Valor now comes with an inverted rib, and an updated slide stop that allows for laser grip panels. Sitting atop the slide are a serrated U-notch rear sight and a front tritium with a large orange ring, while GI-style cocking serrations give it a classic look. Our new inset serrations not only knock down any glare from the top of the slide — they also look great!

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