The Dan Wesson 1911 Bruin is a full-size 10mm Auto pistol built on a forged stainless steel frame with a black finish. The cold hammer-forged steel barrel is 6.03 inches, overall length is 9.7 inches, and the gun weighs 43.9 oz (2.7 lbs). Capacity is 8 rounds. This is a long, heavy gun, intentionally so, given the 10mm chambering and the use cases it's aimed at.
Key Specifications:
- Manufacturer: CZ-USA
- Model: 1911
- Series: Bruin
- Caliber: 10mm Auto
- Barrel Length: 6.03 inches
- Total Length: 9.7 inches
- Capacity: 8 rounds
- Weight: 43.9 ounces (2.7 pounds)
- Frame Material: Forged Stainless Steel with a Black Finish
- Grip Material: G10 with Black/Brown Gripping Panels
- Action Type: Single
- Safety Features: Manual Thumb Safety & Grip Safety
- Sights:
- Front: Fiber Optic
- Rear: Adjustable Night Sights
Features
The sighting setup, fiber optic front paired with adjustable night sights rear, handles both bright-light range work and low-light conditions. The combination gives you a fast sight picture in daylight and usable reference points when light drops.
G10 grips in black/brown provide secure purchase on a gun that gets moved around under recoil. The exposed hammer and single-action trigger are standard 1911 operation. Both manual thumb safety and grip safety are included.
At nearly 44 oz empty, the Bruin's weight is a design choice. The mass helps manage 10mm recoil, which is meaningful when you're running full-power loads.
Usage
The Bruin is purpose-built for two scenarios: outdoor/field use (where 10mm's power matters for larger animals) and competition shooting where 10mm is the preferred caliber. It's not a carry gun by most definitions. At the range, the long barrel and adjustable rear sight let you tune precision shooting. For hunters or those who want a 1911 for backcountry carry, the 10mm chambering in a stainless steel platform makes sense.