Dan Wesson Razorback 10mm

The Dan Wesson Razorback is the premium 10mm 1911 for shooters who demand precision. Unlike many 1911s that are adapted .45 ACP designs, the Razorback was engineered specifically for 10mm pressures and dimensions from the start. The forged stainless steel frame and slide (not cast, not MIM) provide the structural integrity that full-power 10mm demands, and the match-grade bull barrel produces the tightest groups of any 10mm pistol currently in production.

CZ acquired Dan Wesson in 2005, and the quality control improvements since then have been substantial. Fitting tolerances, barrel-to-slide lockup, and finish consistency are measurably better than the pre-acquisition guns. The single-action trigger breaks clean at approximately 4.5 lbs with zero creep or overtravel, delivering the trigger quality that makes the 1911 platform legendary.

The trade-off is practical: 8+1 capacity in a 40.2-ounce package at $1,699. This is not a bear defense gun or a nightstand gun; it is a precision 10mm for the shooter who values trigger quality, accuracy, and build craftsmanship above capacity and weight. Pair it with a quality holster for range days and handgun hunting where the trigger advantage translates to first-shot accuracy at distance.