Dan Wesson
Dan Wesson Firearms was founded in 1968 in Monson, Massachusetts, by Daniel B. Wesson, great-grandson of the Smith & Wesson co-founder. Now based in Norwich, New York, and owned by CZ Group, Dan Wesson produces premium 1911 pistols that bridge the gap between production and full-custom firearms, offering exceptional fit and finish at competitive prices.
Looking for a Dan Wesson handgun you can legally buy in California? CaliRoster tracks every Dan Wesson model currently approved on the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Certified Handguns Roster. There are currently 2 Dan Wesson models approved for retail sale through licensed California FFL dealers.
Dan Wesson offers 1 caliber on the California roster, with .45 ACP being the most common (2 models). MSRP is $1,799.
Yes — any Dan Wesson model listed above with "On Roster" status can be purchased new from a licensed California FFL dealer. You'll need a valid Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC), must pass a background check, and complete the mandatory 10-day waiting period. All California handgun purchases must go through a licensed dealer, even private party transfers.
Models marked "Expiring" are still available but may be removed from the roster soon. Models marked "Removed" can no longer be purchased new at retail, but may be available through private party transfers (PPT), law enforcement exemptions, or intrafamilial transfers.