Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Dan Wesson M1911 ACP Pistol
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
44
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year2005
- Weight (Empty)1.089 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9mm Parabellum; .38 Super; 10mm Auto; .45 ACP
- Calibre11.43 mm
- Case Length23.01 mm
- Calibre Class.45
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity7
- Trigger Typesingle-action
- Safety Typemanual
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length127 mm
- Sight TypeFixed iron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction7MOD.7
- Overall Length223.52 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood/grip panels
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularityvariant-specific
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2005
- Variants24
▲Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
- Height139.7 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1914First deployment: World War I
- 2005Production started
21
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
DAN WESSON M1911 ACP PISTOL · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
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