Dan Wesson Pistols
Dan Wesson Specialist
Specs & variants
Dan Wesson currently makes 8 versions of the Specialist pistol, chambered in 10mm Auto, .45 ACP and 9mm Luger. Barrels run from 4.25" to 5". Of the 8 versions, 4 are milled for Trijicon RMR, Trijicon SRO, Leupold DeltaPoint Pro and Shield RMS-pattern dots, and 4 aren't set up for an optic. The table below lines up every version so you can compare them at a glance.
What versions of the Dan Wesson Specialist are there?
8 current versions. Specs and measurements are Dan Wesson's own.
Showing 8 of 8 versions
Specs shared by every version
- Sights
- FIXED TRITIUM NIGHT SIGHTS
- Grips
- G10 GRIPS
DW SPECIALIST OPTICS-READY
- Optics
- Adapter plate
- Model / part #
- 01794
- Caliber
- 10mm Auto
- Capacity
- 8+1
- Barrel
- 5"
- Overall length
- 8.75"
- Weight
- 42.3 oz
- Finish
- BLK DUTY FINISH
DW SPECIALIST COMMANDER OPTICS-READY
Commander
- Optics
- Adapter plate
- Model / part #
- 01795
- Caliber
- .45 ACP
- Capacity
- 8+1
- Barrel
- 4.25"
- Overall length
- 8"
- Weight
- 40 oz
- Finish
- BLK DUTY FINISH
DW SPECIALIST OPTICS-READY
- Optics
- Adapter plate
- Model / part #
- 01796
- Caliber
- 9mm Luger
- Capacity
- 10+1
- Barrel
- 5"
- Overall length
- 8.75"
- Weight
- 42.3 oz
- Finish
- BLK DUTY FINISH
DW SPECIALIST OPTICS-READY
- Optics
- Adapter plate
- Model / part #
- 01799
- Caliber
- .45 ACP
- Capacity
- 8+1
- Barrel
- 5"
- Overall length
- 8.75"
- Weight
- 42.3 oz
- Finish
- BLK DUTY FINISH
DW SPECIALIST
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- 01802
- Caliber
- .45 ACP
- Capacity
- 8+1
- Barrel
- 5"
- Overall length
- 8.75"
- Weight
- 42.3 oz
- Finish
- STAINLESS
DW SPECIALIST
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- 01807
- Caliber
- 9mm Luger
- Capacity
- 10+1
- Barrel
- 5"
- Overall length
- 8.75"
- Weight
- 42.3 oz
- Finish
- STAINLESS
DW SPECIALIST COMMANDER
Commander
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- 01809
- Caliber
- .45 ACP
- Capacity
- 8+1
- Barrel
- 4.25"
- Overall length
- 8"
- Weight
- 40 oz
- Finish
- STAINLESS
DW SPECIALIST
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- 01815
- Caliber
- 10mm Auto
- Capacity
- 8+1
- Barrel
- 5"
- Overall length
- 8.75"
- Weight
- 42.3 oz
- Finish
- STAINLESS
What calibers does the Specialist come in?
It's chambered in 10mm Auto, .45 ACP and 9mm Luger, depending on the version.
Is the Specialist optics-ready?
Of the 8 versions, 4 are milled for Trijicon RMR, Trijicon SRO, Leupold DeltaPoint Pro and Shield RMS-pattern dots, and 4 aren't set up for an optic.
Can you buy one in California or Massachusetts?
California and Massachusetts each keep their own list of handguns approved for sale, and a gun has to be on it before a dealer there can sell it to you. State rules change, so check our California and Massachusetts pages before you buy.
What's the latest on the Specialist?
Nothing new on the Specialist lately.
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Specs from Dan Wesson, checked November 5, 2026 (source). Spot a mistake? Let us know and we'll fix it. Dan Wesson is a trademark of its owner, listed for identification only. Firearms Almanac isn't affiliated with Dan Wesson.