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Dan Wesson
Model Valor
Dan Wesson Pistol Valor .45 Auto Variant-3
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Gun Dimensions Width:1.5-in
Length:8.75-in Height:5.5-in
Barrel:5-in Weight:39.7-oz
Variant 3 of 4
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (230 grain bullet)195500
  • Recoil Factor (230 grain bullet)6.72 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity9 rounds
  • ConcealabilityFair
  • Defense Factor78%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:2008 - 2018
Caliber:.45 Auto
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:single-action (SA)
Safety:thumb safety, grip safety
Magazine:8-round
Frame:forged stainless steel
Grip:G10 composite
Sights:adjustable night sights
Notes:Duty Finish slide and frame
Manufacturer
Dan Wesson Corp.
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Gun Value
MSRP:$2,012.00Used Est:$1,585.00
Last Update:10/3/2023
About the Gun

The Valor features a forged frame with 25 LPI checkering front and back, an undercut trigger guard, Heinie Ledge Straight Eight night sights, VZ slim line G10 grips, EGW carry bevel bushings, Ed Brown grip safety and mainspring housings. Comes with either a matte stainless glass bead finish or durable black ceramic Duty finish. Valor series pistols are hand-fit, polished and blended.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .45 Automatic
Alias: .45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP)
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:230 grains
MV:850 ft/sec ME:369 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This cartridge was developed by John Browning and was adopted by the United States Ordnance Department along with the Colt-Browning automatic pistol in 1911. It has also been made the official military handgun chambering by several other governments, notably Argentina, Mexico and Norway. The 45 Automatic is the most powerful military handgun cartridge in use today. This is a heavy and powerful sub-sonic round. Although its muzzle energy can exceed 400 ft-lbs, its velocity and bullet weight creates a steep trajectory curve that limits its effective range to self-defense distances.

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