The Dan Wesson Specialist (01815) is a full-size, single-action 1911-pattern pistol chambered in 10mm Auto, finished in bead-blasted stainless steel and built for shooters who demand a duty-grade 10mm 1911 pistol capable of handling everything from backcountry carry to competitive shooting and home defense. Loaded with factory-fitted features drawn from law enforcement and professional use specifications, the Specialist delivers match-grade performance in a platform that ships fully equipped and ready to work.
Key Features
- Part Number: 01815
- Caliber: 10mm Auto
- Capacity: 8 rounds plus 1
- Barrel Length: 5 inches, match-grade, bushing-style
- Frame Material: Forged stainless steel
- Frame Finish: Bead-blasted stainless
- Slide Material: Forged stainless steel
- Slide Finish: Bead-blasted stainless, inverted top rib with serrations
- Grips: G10 VZ Operator II
- Checkering: 25 LPI front strap, undercut trigger guard
- Front Sight: Fixed night sight, green front lamp with white target ring
- Rear Sight: Fixed tactical night sight, amber tritium dot, low-profile snag-free profile, abrupt ledge face
- Action Type: Single action
- Safety: Ambidextrous thumb safety, grip safety with extended beavertail
- Trigger: Long solid trigger
- Rail: M1913 Picatinny rail, integrated into dust cover
- Magazine Well: Detachable flared magwell
- Extended Magazine Release: Yes
- Magazines Included: Two 8-round magazines with bump 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 resists corrosion and surface oxidation, making the 01815 a practical choice for shooters who carry in humid environments or subject the pistol to sustained outdoor use
- The inverted top rib machined into the stainless slide forms a full-length serrated sight channel between the front and rear sights, eliminating glare across the slide surface in bright shooting conditions
- The tactical rear sight features an abrupt ledge face that allows one-handed slide manipulation against a belt, holster edge, or hard surface, a design specification drawn from duty and defensive carry requirements
- The two-tone night sight system pairs a green front lamp with a white target ring against an amber tritium rear dot, giving the shooter a visually distinct front-to-rear sight picture in low light without confusing identical-color dots
- The M1913 Picatinny rail integrated into the dust cover accepts full-size weapon lights and laser units, giving this pistol tactical lighting compatibility without gunsmithing or frame modification
- The detachable flared magwell accelerates magazine insertion under stress and can be removed entirely when a lower-profile configuration is preferred for carry
- The G10 VZ Operator II grips and beavertail grip safety work together to position the hand consistently high on the frame, promoting a repeatable grip index on every draw
- Factory hand-fitting of the barrel, slide, and frame produces the tight lockup and consistent shot-to-shot accuracy that distinguishes Dan Wesson production pistols from standard 1911 options in the same price range
Practical Benefits
- The bead-blasted stainless construction reduces your maintenance burden in the field, making this pistol a practical sidearm for hunters, hikers, and outdoors shooters who need reliable 10mm performance without constant upkeep
- The factory tritium night sights and integrated Picatinny rail mean you carry a duty-ready pistol out of the box, without sourcing or installing aftermarket sights or machining the frame for a light mount
- The two included 8-round magazines with bump pads give you a complete carry and backup setup on day one, with no additional magazine purchase required before your first range session
- The ambidextrous thumb safety and extended magazine release make the Specialist an accessible platform for both left- and right-handed shooters in defensive and competitive contexts
- Whether you run the Dan Wesson Specialist (01815) as a woods carry sidearm, a home defense platform, or a full-power competition pistol, your stainless 10mm 1911 brings hand-fitted precision and duty-spec features to every role you assign it
The Dan Wesson Specialist (01815) in 10mm Auto is a reliable pick and a proven platform for the serious 1911 shooter who demands corrosion-resistant stainless construction, factory-fitted match accuracy, and a complete duty-grade feature set in a full-size production pistol.
| MANUFACTURER | DAN WESSON |
| MODEL | SPECIALIST |
| CALIBER | 10MM |
| TYPE | PISTOL |