Dan Wesson firearms are high quality , and we have the history to prove it. Made in America with ingenuity, character, and creativity.
Dan Wesson firearms are forged from the very grit, sweat, and hard work that shaped and defined the American frontier.
From the early days of world class revolvers, to the avant-garde of the DWX, Dan Wesson combines the new frontier of firearms technology with the heritage of American craftsmanship.
The history began in 1852 when Daniel B. Wesson’s great-grandfather, D. B. Wesson, co-founded Smith & Wesson.
One-hundred years later, carrying on the family heritage of firearms innovation, Wesson Firearms Co., Inc was founded in 1968.
With a goal of making the world’s best revolver, straight out of the box, and a reputation for perfectionism, Wesson developed the Model 12, .357 Magnum.
Soon after, the model 15 and model 715 were produced , which revolutionized the world of revolvers with their switch barrel design and ability for consumers to change barrel lengths from their own home.
In 2005, the company was acquired by CZ-USA, and the brand took off as the standard for quality, American made 1911s.
In the decades that followed, some of the finest 1911 handguns on the market, including staples such as the Heritage, Heirloom and the 10mm Specialist were produced.
In 2020, Dan Wesson announced the DWX—a cutting edge handgun that combines all of the best features of a 1911 with the greatest attributes of a CZ pistol.
the DWX brings something truly extraordinary to the pistol market.
As Dan Wesson looks to a future of growth and expansion, the innovative tomorrow of firearm technology and design waits on the horizon.
