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The V-Bob sits in a pretty interesting spot in the Dan Wesson lineup. It's built on the same forged stainless steel platform as the full-size Valor, with the same hand-fitted tolerances and match-grade barrel, but trimmed down to Commander length with a bobbed mainspring housing that rounds off the heel of the frame. That bobbed profile reduces how much the gun prints under a cover garment and gives the grip a distinctly different feel in the hand compared to a standard 1911 frame. Once you've spent some time with a bobtail, it's hard to go back.
The slide and frame are both forged stainless and finished in Dan Wesson's Black Duty treatment, which is a surface hardening process built into the steel itself rather than a coating sprayed over the top. It's tough, gives the gun a clean matte-black appearance, and holds up well to regular use. The 4.25-inch barrel is match-grade stainless, fitted to the slide, with a polished feed ramp throat. Front and rear straps both carry 25 LPI checkering, which gives you a confident grip without tearing up your hand during long range sessions. The tapered G10 grips add to that feel, and the undercut trigger guard lets you get a higher, more secure hold.
The recessed slide stop is a thoughtful detail. It keeps the profile clean and prevents the slide stop from snagging on a holster or cover garment, and it also leaves clearance for aftermarket laser grip panels if that's something you ever want to add. The ambidextrous thumb safety is well-fitted and snicks into place with the kind of positive click you want from a carry gun. Combined with the grip safety and the traditional Series 70-style fire control system, the V-Bob handles like a proper working 1911, not a range toy.
The night sight setup here is worth mentioning specifically. Dan Wesson uses inset top serrations on the slide to cut down glare between the sights, which keeps your eye focused where it needs to be. Up front is a tritium insert with a large orange ring for fast daytime acquisition. The rear is a serrated U-notch ledge sight. It's a practical combination that works in both bright light and low-light conditions without overthinking it.
The V-Bob ships with one 8-round magazine and runs 8+1 in .45 ACP. At 36.5 ounces, it carries the weight of a steel-frame 1911, so a quality belt and holster setup matters. For those who want a premium, hand-fitted .45 without going full custom shop, the V-Bob has been one of the go-to answers in the 1911 world for good reason.
The V-Bob is a Commander-size variant of the Valor, meaning it uses a shorter 4.25-inch barrel versus the Valor's 5-inch barrel, and it adds a bobbed mainspring housing that rounds off the heel of the frame. That bobbed profile reduces the overall footprint of the grip, which cuts down on printing when carrying concealed and gives the gun a slightly different feel in the hand. The core construction is the same: forged stainless frame and slide, match-grade barrel, and hand-fitted tolerances.
The Black Duty treatment is not a coating applied over the surface of the steel. It's a surface hardening process that becomes part of the steel itself, which is why it tends to hold up well over thousands of rounds. People who have put significant round counts through their Duty finish Dan Wessons generally report that the gun still looks close to new even after heavy use. Because it's integrated into the steel rather than applied on top, it can be sensitive to certain cleaning solvents, so sticking to recommended lubricants is worth doing.
Dan Wesson recommends running 300 to 500 rounds through their 1911s with regular field stripping, cleaning, and re-oiling before considering the pistol fully broken in and ready for serious duty use. That said, most people find the gun runs well right out of the box given the tight but smooth slide-to-frame fit. The match-grade barrel has a polished feed ramp throat, which helps reliable feeding across a range of ammunition.
The V-Bob is a Commander-size 1911, so most holsters made for Commander-length 1911s with a standard (non-railed) dust cover will fit it properly. Because the slide stop is recessed and the gun has no accessory rail, the profile stays clean and fits a wide variety of quality leather and Kydex options. It's always worth confirming compatibility with the holster maker since the Black Duty finish and recessed slide stop can vary from standard dimensions.
The match-grade barrel on the V-Bob has a polished and throated feed ramp designed to aid in feeding a variety of ammunition types. Running a proper break-in with FMJ ammunition first and using quality magazines is the standard recommendation before relying on any hollow point for defensive carry. Like all tightly fitted 1911s, magazine quality matters, and sticking with quality 8-round .45 ACP magazines helps keep feeding consistent.
The 25 lines-per-inch checkering on the V-Bob's front strap and mainspring housing is considered a sweet spot by most 1911 enthusiasts. It gives a very secure grip in wet or dry conditions without being the kind of aggressive, skin-shredding pattern you'd find on a competition gun designed for gloves. Extended range sessions don't tend to leave your hands chewed up, which makes the V-Bob comfortable to shoot for a full afternoon.
| UPC | 806703018263 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 01826 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Length | 4.25" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 8 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 13.6500 |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 8-Round |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| Package Width | 10.0 |
| Product Type | 1911 |
| Safety | Ambidextrous |
| Shipping Weight | 3.6 |
| Sights | FS:Tritium/RS:Serrated U-Notch |
| Sights Type | Night Front, U-Notch Rear |
| Slide Description | Serrated |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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