Dan Wesson 1911 Discretion Commander 45 ACP 5" Barrel Black With High Suppressor Night Sights
This shorter, Commander-length version of the Discretion might actually be a better suppressor host than its 5? big brother. By reducing slide and barrel length, weight is removed from the muzzle end, meaning once your suppressor of choice is attached, it’s much less muzzle-heavy than its Government-sized counterpart.
Sku 1887
Model Discretion Commander
Caliber .45 ACP
Magazine Capacity 8
Frame Material Forged Stainless
Slide Finish Duty Finish
Grips G10
Overall Length 8.8 in
Barrel Length 5
Width 1.5 in
Weight 41.7 oz
Trigger Mech Single Action
Front Sight High Front Night Sight
Rear Sight High Night Sight
Safety Manual thumb safety, grip safety
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
