The Dan Wesson Guardian is a Commander-sized 1911-style pistol chambered in .38 Super, built around a lightweight forged aluminum/alloy frame and a 4.25″ barrel. It pairs a Duty Black finished, serrated slide with wood grips and fixed tritium night sights for practical low-light use. The design emphasizes a reduced-profile mainspring housing and a compact Commander footprint for everyday carry and concealed applications.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is .38 Super Auto.
- The barrel measures 4.25 inches.
- The action is Single Action.
- The frame is constructed of aluminum alloy.
- The slide finish is Duty Black and the slide is serrated.
- The grips are made of wood.
- The sights are fixed tritium night sights for low-light target acquisition.
- The overall length is 8 inches.
- Magazine capacity is unconfirmed / varies by configuration; see notes.
The Guardian combines a Commander-length slide with a bobbed mainspring housing and a lightweight alloy frame to deliver a balance of carry comfort and traditional 1911 ergonomics. Its fixed night sights and compact profile make it suitable for everyday carry and duty use where a compact 1911 footprint is preferred.
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