The Dan Wesson V-Bob is a single-action semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP with a 4.25-inch match-grade barrel, 8+1 capacity, and an overall length of 8 inches. It weighs 36.5 oz (2.4 lbs). The frame is stainless steel; finish is black duty coat. The grip panels are black/gray G10. Sights are a Tritium nocturnal front element with a serrated U-notch rear. Ambidextrous safety is standard. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Dan Wesson 
• Model Name: V-Bob 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Action Type: Single Action (SAO) 
• Capacity: 8+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4.25 inches 
• Overall Length: 8 inches 
• Weight: 36.5 oz (2.4 lbs) 
• Finish: Black Duty Coat 
• Frame Material: Stainless Steel 
• Grip Material: Black/Gray G10 
• Sights: Tritium Nocturnal Front, Serrated U-Notch Rear 
• Safety Features: Ambidextrous Safety 
   

Detailed Features 

The match-grade barrel is fitted and hand-fitted to the frame -- standard Dan Wesson practice -- which contributes to consistent accuracy. G10 grip panels give good purchase without being abrasive during extended use. Tritium night sights let shooters acquire the front sight quickly in low light without a flashlight. The ambidextrous safety operates identically from either side. At 4.25 inches of barrel with an 8-inch overall length, the V-Bob sits in a compact 1911 format that carries more discreetly than a full-size government model.

Dan Wesson V-Bob owners generally lead with build quality and fit-and-finish as the gun's strong suits. Dan Wesson's reputation for careful machining and tight tolerances is well-established, and the V-Bob reflects it. The compact format, night sights, and G10 grips are practical choices that owners appreciate for carry use.

Accuracy at the range is consistently positive -- the match-grade barrel shows its purpose. The ambidextrous safety is noted as a practical detail for both right- and left-handed shooters.

Price is the primary point of debate. Dan Wesson sits in the premium 1911 segment and the V-Bob is no exception. Some buyers consider the quality worth the premium; others compare sticker prices against competing 1911s before committing. Overall the V-Bob earns respect from experienced 1911 shooters and newer buyers looking for a carry-optimized platform with quality materials.