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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Dan Wesson Valor is a powerful, full-size .45 ACP pistol designed with exceptional features that set it apart from the competition. Meticulous craftsmanship is evident in its hand-fit, polished, and seamlessly integrated components, establishing the Dan Wesson Valor 1911 as a top-tier handgun. This exceptional firearm boasts a stainless-steel forged frame with intricate checkering on the front and back, an ergonomically designed undercut trigger guard, VZ slim line G10 …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisWhen it comes to revolvers in the US, the “Big Three” of Colt, Smith and Wesson, and Ruger remain strong. But in the 1970’s a new company emerged and attempted to challenge these three (Smith in particular) with an innovative new design. This company was Dan Wesson and the Model 15 was that design. Founded in 1968 by Daniel B. Wesson II after the acquisition of his family company by conglomerate Bangor Punta, Wesson sought to create a company to continue the tradition of i …

SPECIFICATIONS: Manufacturer: Dan WessonModel: 15Serial: 136487Caliber: .357 MagnumFinish: BlueBarrel Length: 6"Optics/Sights: White Insert Ramp Front / Adjustable RearStock/Grips: Textured RubberAction: Double/Single ActionMarkings: StandardFrom the beginning, the interchangeable barrel design of the Dan was always its most trademark feature. Early models of the 14 (fixed sights) and 15 (adjustable) had an external barrel nut that soon became a flush one, and also had a “pork chop” type barrel …