Our long-time flagship of the Dan Wesson line returns in glorious form! With a bevy of changes, the Valor now features a Stan Chen SI magwell, tapered grip and a tactical ambidextrous safety. Our new style slide stop is recessed, allowing for the use of laser grip panels.
Sitting atop the slide are a serrated U-notch rear sight and a front tritium with a large orange ring, while GI-style cocking serrations give it a classic look. Our new inset serrations not only knock down any glare from the top of the slide — they also look great!
The stainless steel slide and frame of the Valor can be had in a bead-blasted finish or our black Duty Coat — a bonded finish that makes the stainless even hardier.
ModelValor Stainless .45 ACP
Caliber.45 ACP
Frame Material Forged Stainless
Slide Finish Bead Blasted
Grips G10
Overall Length 8.75 in
Barrel Length 5
Height 5.5 in
Width 1.45 in
Weight 39.7 oz
Front Sight Fixed Night Sight
Rear Sigh tU Notch
Safety Ambi thumb safety, grip safety
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 45 ACP (45 Auto) was designed by John Browning in 1905 for his prototype semiautomatic pistol that eventually became the legendary Colt 1911, using a .452-inch bullet. Browning proposed a 200-grain bullet; U.S. Army Ordnance, smarting from reports of poor performance of the 38 Long Colt in the Philippines, increased bullet weight to 230 grains for greater stopping power...and the 45 ACP as it is today was adopted in 1911. It remains an iconic and popular handgun cartridge for personal defense and competition, and was used by the U.S. military in submachine guns (Thompson and M3) through the 1970s. Although largely replaced by the 9mm for military use and the 9mm and/or 40 S&W in the law enforcement community, the 45 ACP is still used by the U.S. military and numerous law enforcement agencies in various applications. The standard load remains a 230-grain bullet at 780 to 850 fps, but lighter, faster bullets from 165 to 200 grain, delivering a bit less recoil, are also available. — Craig Boddington
