The Pointman series has been offered in limited quantities in the past, and demand always outpaces production capacity. Featuring our serrated rib on top of the forged slide, it has an adjustable target sight in the rear and fiber optic sight in the front, and front and rear cocking serrations. The frame is forged stainless with an undercut triggerguard and 25-LPI frontstrap checkering. The flats are polished to a soft brushed finish, and the rounds are sandblasted for a nice contrast. Double diamond cocobolo grips finish it off.
Brand Dan Wesson
Category Pistols
Caliber 45 ACP
Model Pointman
Series PM-45
Frame Finish Stainless Steel
Action SAO
Slide Description Stainless Steel
Capacity 8+1
Frame Material Forged Stainless
Grips Cocobolo
Hand Right
Oal 8.75"
Safety Manual Thumb / Grip
Sight Configuration Adjustable Rear
Sight Style Adjustable
Weight 41.30 oz
Barrel Length 5"
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
