Dan Wesson Guardian Complete Specs and Full Gun Specifications

Dan Wesson has combined the best features from two of their most popular models, the Bobtail Commander and the CCO. The Guardian has an anodized aluminum bobtail frame and an aluminum mainspring housing to help reduce printing when carrying concealed. The alloy frame makes it light enough for comfortable full time carry. The Duty Black finished, Commander-length slide and alloy frame give it just the right feel and balance. If you are looking for a lightweight Commander-sized 1911 in 9mm, .38 Super or .45 ACP, don't pass up the Guardian.
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out of 10
20 Positive, 0 Mixed & 0 Negative
from 20 Reviews
Retail Price:
$1,531.01
Used Price:
$1,071.71
Sale Price:
$1,071.71

Product Specifications

Brand Dan Wesson
Category Handguns
Action Single
Caliber .45 ACP
Capacity 8+1
Finish Black
Sights Night Sights
Grip Stippled
Barrel Length 4.25"
Gun Type Pistol

Dan Wesson Guardian Reviews

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Dr Charles L
February 9, 2022
78

I am really jazzed with my Guardian Bobtail 9mm... the frame/slide fit is smooth and tight... very high end. The accuracy is better than any other 1911 Commander size pistol I have even shot. Mine didn't come with night sights :-( but did come with $400 C

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Ronald P
February 9, 2022
89

Best 9mm out of the box to shoot well. Wife has several quality 9s and this one is by far the most enjoyable to shoot. I have Nighthawk Custom and Kimber Ultra CDP ii. This gun is as easy to shoot well as CZ Cadet 22lr.

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julius p
February 9, 2022
88

If you like the 1911 platform but like to shoot the affordable 9mm you don't have many options. I consider this a semi-custom firearm. It's expensive but is worth the price. This thing is a tack driver at self defense ranges. Once it's broken in it will f

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Warren H
February 9, 2022
93

I purchased the Dan Wesson Guardian in 9mm because it had all the features that I was looking for. Bobtail, night sights, slim grips, matte black finish, light weight alloy frame, commander length and 9mm caliber. This pistol is accurate easy to control a

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Brittany P
February 9, 2022
100

Awesome dealing with Buds. Quick shipping.

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William L
February 9, 2022
100

Pistol arrived in no time forms Buds as they always do. Once in hand the quality and craftsmanship are unmistakable. The finish is perfect, slide to frame fit is tight, trigger is crisp. I've owned 1911's from Springfield, Kimber, Sig, Colt, and Smith and

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Timothy D
February 9, 2022
100

I'm so pleased with this 1911 I might buy another one....just to look at. Amazing how well made and how accurate it is. Buds took my other DW in trade and although I liked the old one it was an ECO which was too small to comfortably shoot a lot. Transacti

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Charlie L
February 9, 2022
100

This is a beautiful gun and it shoots great. Fit is exceptional. Delivery to my local FFL was quick and painless.

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Howard C
February 9, 2022
100

Great experience. Day after I ordered my Guardian, there was a $120 price increase. I thought, “Oh no, they’re not going to honor my price”. No need to worry, pistol arrive at my FFL a day early, perfect condition. Paid the original price, which was a gre

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Blake B
February 9, 2022
100

Received my Guardian in 45 ACP the other day. Put 200 rounds through it today at an indoor range. I used the two Dan Wesson mags that came with it, plus three Wilson Combat 8 rnd mags. I used inexpensive aluminum cased Federal ammo. Had the target set at

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John M
February 9, 2022
100

I purchased the Guardian in 45 ACP with the intent of making it into my primary carry gun as a replacement for my Colt LW Commander in 38 Super. The bobtail modification helps with comfort and concealment, and the lightweight alloy frame makes all day IWB

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Carlos R
February 9, 2022
100

Out of the box I ran 250 rounds of 230 gt Geco ammo through it and 60 rounds of Honaday 185gr Hp without issue. Sights were dead on. Finish is excellent, this gun is the 1911 I’ve wanted for a longtime I donot need a custom model now that I have the Dan W

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Joseph P
February 9, 2022
100

Love this thing, bought it as a Christmas present to myself, shot some HST's and Winchester white box through it to get her going, ran right out of the box without a hiccup. The trigger is light, the pistol seems to be extremely accurate, and no pictures

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Vincenzo C
February 9, 2022
100

I have owned, handled and shot a slew of firearms working behind a gun counter for many years. I've personally owned a Taurus DT1911, Sig C3 and Springfield Loaded Stainless ( and loved them all ). Taurus tends to get a sub-par rap, but I had no reason to

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Zachary F
February 9, 2022
100

I own and operate a lot of handguns and rifles, from Taurus, Colt and Remington wheel-guns, to Sig Sauer, CZ', Beretta and Colt pistols; and the Dan Wesson 1911 .45 Guardian, including fit/finish, handling and looks, is the finest one I own. I was going

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Ted M
February 9, 2022
100

This is one of my favorite handguns. Very light for a .45, the aluminum frame really makes a difference if you plan on carrying it all day. I took off the wood grips and put some tactical alumagrips on it. I also lightened the trigger to 3lbs. Other than

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Mark K
February 9, 2022
100

The Guardian is the perfect carry gun. Great shooing gun I t shoots better than a person will every shoot. Shot 200 rounds no jams. Shot the red out of the target. A beautiful gun. Well balance and designed. The Guardian is well worth the money. You cant

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Tomasso C
February 9, 2022
100

This is my second Dan Wesson 1911. The fit & finish on this pistol is superb. The black Duty Treatment looks and feels like it will last and last.

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kenneth b
February 9, 2022
100

This is the perfect carry 1911. Lightweight (aluminum frame), bobtail, night sights, series 70 firing system (no extra firing pin safety parts to malfunction), no MIM parts, slim grips, checkered front strap, good trigger, good finish, GI length guide rod

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George I
February 9, 2022
100

This is, in my opinion, just about the perfect 1911. The gun is light, handles well, and is very accurate. The fit, finish, and overall appearance are top notch. Though the gun was a little tight to start, it quickly loostened up. The Guardian is an impro

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