The Dan Wesson Specialist (01807) is a full-size, single-action 1911-pattern pistol chambered in 9mm Luger, finished in a bead-blasted stainless steel that gives this full size 9mm 1911 pistol a classic, refined appearance alongside the duty-grade feature set that law enforcement professionals originally drove the Specialist platform to produce. Ships with two 10-round magazines and tritium night sights ready to run from the box.
Key Features
- Part Number: 01807
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Capacity: 10 rounds plus 1
- Barrel Length: 5 inches, match-grade, bushing-style
- Frame Material: Forged stainless steel
- Frame Finish: Bead-blasted stainless
- Slide Finish: Bead-blasted stainless, serrated flat-top rib
- Grips: G10
- Checkering: 25 LPI front and back straps
- Front Sight: Fixed tritium night sight
- Rear Sight: Fixed tactical tritium night sight, Novak-style low-profile, serrated face, abrupt ledge profile
- Action Type: Single action
- Safety: Ambidextrous thumb safety, grip safety with extended beavertail
- Hammer: Combat-style
- Trigger: Long solid trigger
- Rail: Single-slot M1913 Picatinny rail on dust cover
- Magazine Well: Integrated flared magwell
- Extended Magazine Release: Yes
- Magazines Included: Two 10-round magazines with extended base pads
- Overall Length: 8.75 inches
- Overall Height: 5.5 inches
- Overall Width: 1.45 inches
- Weight: 42.3 ounces
Special Features
- The bead-blasted stainless finish on both the frame and slide provides corrosion resistance for shooters who carry in humid or wet environments without the maintenance demands of a blued or duty-coated steel finish
- The forged stainless steel frame and slide are hand-fitted at the factory, producing the tight tolerances between moving components that 1911 shooters associate with fully custom builds
- The tactical rear sight features a sharp abrupt ledge face that allows one-handed slide manipulation against a belt, holster, or hard surface, a feature derived directly from duty and defensive pistol use
- The serrated flat-top inverted rib machined between the front and rear sights cuts glare across the full length of the slide, keeping the tritium front sight clearly visible in bright daylight shooting conditions
- The M1913 Picatinny rail on the dust cover accepts full-size weapon lights and laser units, giving this pistol tactical lighting capability without requiring any machining or modification
- The integrated flared magwell funnels magazines into the grip frame reliably under stress, a competition-derived feature that translates directly into faster, more consistent magazine changes during defensive training
- The ambidextrous thumb safety allows left- and right-handed shooters to run the Specialist with equal comfort and without technique modifications
- The extended magazine release reduces the reach required to drop a spent magazine, keeping the firing grip intact during the reload sequence
Practical Benefits
- The bead-blasted stainless finish means you spend less time on rust prevention and more time shooting, making this an ideal choice for shooters in humid climates or those who carry daily without a dedicated maintenance routine
- The factory tritium night sights and Picatinny rail put the Specialist in duty-ready configuration straight from the box, without any required upgrades before carrying or deploying this pistol defensively
- The hand-fitted match barrel delivers the shot-to-shot accuracy that competitive shooters expect from a production 1911 priced well below the custom tier
- The integrated magwell and extended magazine release work together during competition stages and defensive drills to reduce magazine change time and maintain a consistent grip index on every reload
- Whether you carry the Dan Wesson Specialist (01807) for duty, run it in action shooting competition, or build it into a home defense platform, your stainless 9mm 1911 brings a level of fit, finish, and feature density that production pistols rarely match at this price point
The Dan Wesson Specialist (01807) in 9mm Luger is a dependable option and a solid fit for the serious 1911 shooter who wants hand-fitted precision, tritium-equipped night sights, and a corrosion-resistant stainless finish in a full-size production pistol built to duty-grade specifications.
| MANUFACTURER | DAN WESSON |
| MODEL | SPECIALIST |
| CALIBER | 9MM |
| TYPE | PISTOL |