Dan Wesson M1911 ACP pistol


The Dan Wesson M1911 pistol is a series of model 1911 semi-automatic pistols.
Dan Wesson M1911 pistols are made at the Dan Wesson Firearms manufacturing facility in Norwich, New York. They are marketed and distributed by CZ-USA.

Dan Wesson M1911 models

Collectors models

  • Dan Wesson model DW PT - Patriot
  • Dan Wesson model DW RZ-10 - Razorback
  • Dan Wesson model DW PM-3P - Pointman Minor
  • Dan Wesson model DW PM1S - Pointman Major
  • Dan Wesson model DW PM1B - Pointman Major
  • Dan Wesson model DW PM7 - Pointman 7
  • Dan Wesson model DW PMA-S - Pointman Aussie
  • Dan Wesson model DW PMA-B - Pointman Aussie
  • Dan Wesson model DW K03-B - Panther
  • Dan Wesson model DW K03-S - Panther
  • Dan Wesson model DW Silverback Stainless

Current models

9x19mm :
  • Dan Wesson model DW Pointman 9 - 9x19mm
10mm Auto:
  • Dan Wesson model DW Bruin 10mm Auto
  • Dan Wesson model DW Kodiak 10mm Auto
  • Dan Wesson model DW Specialist 10mm Auto
  • Dan Wesson model DW Razorback 10mm Auto
.38 Super:
.45 ACP:
  • Dan Wesson model DW Commander Classic Bobtail.45 ACP '
  • Dan Wesson model DW Heirloom 2024.45 ACP
  • Dan Wesson model DW RZ-45 - Heritage
  • Dan Wesson model DW Pointman 45.45 ACP
  • Dan Wesson model DW Pointman Seven.45 ACP '
  • Dan Wesson model DW Valor.45 ACP
  • Dan Wesson model DW V-Bob .45 ACP
  • Dan Wesson model DW SS Custom
  • Dan Wesson model DW Valor.45 ACP
Models available in various calibers:
  • Dan Wesson model DW ECP 9x19mm and.45 ACP
  • Dan Wesson model DW Guardian 9x19mm,.38 Super, &.45 ACP
  • Dan Wesson model DW Specialist 9x19mm, 10mm Auto, &.45 ACP

Model designations

According to Dave Severns on 1911Forum.com, these are the common Dan Wesson model designations:

Prefixes:
PT = Patriot
RZ = Razorback
PM = Pointman
K03 = Panther
Intermediate:
E = Expert = Adjustable sight
M = Marksman = Fixed sight
DP = Dave Pruitt
G = Guardian
GD = Guardian Duce
EXP = Experimental
HC = High Capacity
1 = Major
2 = Minor 2
3 = Minor
7 = Model Seven
9 = 9mm
A = Aussie
C = Commander
CBOB = Commander Bobtail
CCO = Concealed Carry Officer
XS = Model XS
Suffix:
S = Stainless
B = Blue
C = Checkered Frontstrap
FS = Fixed Sights
AS = Adjustable Sights
10 = 10mm
45 = .45 ACP