Dan Wesson Razorback 10mm
Model: 01889
Dan Wesson Razorback 10mm
Model: 01889
Full Specifications
About This Firearm
The Dan Wesson Razorback 10mm is the 5" version of the lineup most buyers know through the 6.03" Bruin. Same forged stainless frame and slide, same DW reputation for tight tolerances and hand-fit barrels, but with an inch less slide hanging out of the holster. Brushed stainless finish, double-diamond cocobolo grips, fixed serrated-ramp front sight — this is the traditional 1911 aesthetic, not a tactical build.
Against the Colt Delta Elite, the Razorback is roughly five ounces heavier (40.1 oz vs 35), which puts the recoil impulse of a 200gr 10mm load closer to a hard push than a snap. Owner reports across DW forums consistently flag the trigger as one of the better factory single-actions in the segment, which is the brand's main pitch over the Colt and the budget-tier RIA TAC Ultra. What the Razorback does better than anything else in its class is offer the Dan Wesson build quality without the longslide's extra ounce of slide mass and inch of barrel — for buyers who want a standard 5" 1911 platform and the DW pedigree, this is the answer.
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Strengths & Limitations
- Forum consensus identifies Dan Wesson factory triggers as a step above the Colt Delta Elite and Ruger SR1911 in this price tier
- Cocobolo double-diamond grips and brushed stainless finish make this one of the cleaner-looking 5" 10mm 1911s without resorting to costume-jewelry engraving
- $1,909 MSRP puts it in premium 1911 territory without the rail or tritium of the TRP Operator and without the longer sight radius of the Bruin
- No accessory rail means a white light only mounts via grip-attached options like Crimson Trace, which add bulk and cost
- Fixed serrated-ramp front sight is not user-adjustable, so zeroing for a specific hunting load requires a gunsmith if the point of impact is off
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Frequently Asked Questions
Razorback vs Bruin — which Dan Wesson 10mm should I buy?
The Bruin runs a 6.03" barrel and 43.9 oz weight, which buys you a longer sight radius and slightly more recoil absorption at the cost of an inch of slide and a notable jump in street price. The Razorback's 5" barrel fits standard 1911 holsters and is easier to carry day-to-day. Pick the Bruin if accuracy at distance is the goal and the gun lives by the bed or in a chest rig; pick the Razorback if you want the DW build in a conventional 1911 footprint.
Is the Razorback well-suited for a nightstand role or strictly range use?
It works both ways. The 5" barrel and standard 1911 footprint fit any duty-style holster and the 40.1 oz weight tames recoil for fast paired shots. The trade-off versus a defense-focused build is the lack of tritium night sights — buyers who go nightstand-first typically add aftermarket night sights or pair the gun with a weapon-mounted light on a grip mount.
