With a bevy of changes, the Valor now features a Stan Chen SI magwell, tapered grips and a tactical ambidextrous safety. It utilizes Dan's 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. The inset serrations not only knock down any glare from the top of the slide.
Brand Dan Wesson
Category Pistols
Caliber 45 ACP
Model Valor
Frame Finish Black
Action SAO
Slide Description Duty Finish Stainless Steel
Capacity 8+1
Frame Material Stainless Steel
Grips Black Tactical Polymer
Hand Right
Safety Ambidextrous
Sight Configuration Tritium Front / U-Notch Rear
Sight Style Contrast
Barrel Length 5"
Caliber Dictionary
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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
