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Dan Wesson

Dan Wesson Razorback 10mm

Forged stainless steel 1911 built from the ground up for 10mm with match-grade barrel

Key Highlights

  • Forged stainless, not cast
  • CZ-owned QC since 2005
  • Match-grade barrel

Specifications

Price
$1,669
Weight
2 lb 8.100000000000001 oz
Calibers
10mm Auto
Rail Type
none

Capability Profile

0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes

Compatibility Tags

family: handgun

Overview

The Dan Wesson Razorback is a 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 provide the structural integrity that full-power 10mm demands, and the match-grade barrel gives it the accuracy-first character Dan Wesson 1911s are known for.

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 40.1-ounce package at its last verified $1,669 catalog MSRP. This is not a capacity-first 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.

Key Features

  • Forged stainless steel frame and slide, not cast
  • Match-grade bull barrel for maximum accuracy
  • Single-action trigger: clean 4.5 lb break with no creep
  • CZ-owned since 2005 with improved quality control
  • Serrated rear sight, fiber optic front sight
  • Extended beavertail grip safety and ambidextrous safety

Pros

  • +Forged stainless construction, strongest 10mm 1911 build
  • +Best trigger quality in any 10mm pistol
  • +Match-grade barrel produces tightest groups in class
  • +CZ ownership brought measurable QC improvements

Cons

  • $1,669 catalog MSRP puts it above polymer 10mm options
  • 8+1 capacity limits defensive utility
  • 40.1 oz heavy even for a steel 1911
  • No rail for weapon light mounting

Detailed Specifications

caliber
10mm Auto
Barrel Length
5.0 inches
Overall Length
8.75 inches
width
1.45 inches
weight
40.1 oz
trigger
Single-action, ~4.5 lb pull
barrel
Match-grade barrel
sku
01889
msrp
$1,669

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