Dan Wesson Kodiak
Dan Wesson Firearms · Pistol · In Production · 2019
Also known as: Kodiak 10mm, DW Kodiak
Overview
The Dan Wesson Kodiak is a long-slide, 1911-pattern semi-automatic pistol chambered in 10mm Auto and built as a hunting and outdoor sidearm. Introduced in 2019, it pairs a six-inch bushingless bull barrel with an extended sight radius, fully adjustable fiber-optic sights, an integrated magwell, an accessory rail on the dustcover, and an ambidextrous thumb safety. Its all-stainless steel construction and full-size frame are designed to handle full-power 10mm loads for handgun hunting and trail defense.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1335 g (47.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 246 mm (9.69") |
| Barrel Length | 152 mm (5.98") |
| Height | 147 mm (5.79") |
| Width | 38 mm (1.50") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 370 m/s (1214 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 799 J (589 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
| Slide Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | G10 |
| Finish | Tri-Tone / Black Duty Finish |
Calibers
- 10mm Auto · primary — also known as 10mm, 10mm Automatic
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Thumb Safety, Grip Safety, Ambidextrous Safety
- Features: Six Inch Bull Barrel, Bushingless Barrel, Fiber Optic Front Sight, Adjustable Rear Sight, Integrated Magwell, Accessory Rail, G10 Grips, Extended Sight Radius
Variants
- Dan Wesson Kodiak Tri-Tone — Finish
- Dan Wesson Kodiak Black — Finish
Production
Production years: 2019-present
Premium production 1911; exact build numbers not publicly disclosed
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Dan Wesson Firearms
Notes
Offered in a Tri-Tone finish (black frame, matte stainless slide, bronzed small parts) and an all-black Duty Finish model. The Kodiak name reflects its intended role as a powerful field and big-game backup handgun.
Background
Dan Wesson, a descendant of one of the founders of Smith & Wesson, established the company in 1968. Now owned by CZ-USA, the Dan Wesson line is known for hand-fitted, premium 1911-pattern pistols, of which the Kodiak is the dedicated 10mm hunting model.