Dan Wesson Guardian 9mm | 4.25 in | 9rd | 01828

The Dan Wesson Guardian is a Commander-sized 1911-style pistol chambered in 9mm Luger that pairs a lightweight alloy frame with a duty-finished Commander-length slide. The design incorporates a bobbed mainspring housing and wood grips to reduce printing while maintaining traditional 1911 ergonomics. It ships with fixed night sights and a 9-round capacity. For a slide-mounted optic under $1,000 that fits compact 1911 applications, consider a pistol red-dot such as a Trijicon RMR-sized footprint option.

Typical applications include concealed carry for users seeking a lighter 1911 profile and range/target shooting where classic 1911 trigger feel and balance are desired.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is 9mm Luger.
• The action is Semi-Auto.
• The barrel measures 4.25 inches.
• The magazine capacity is 9 rounds.
• The frame material is Aluminum alloy.
• The frame finish is Black Duty.
• The grips are Wood.
• The sights are Fixed night sights.
• The slide features a Duty finish with serrations.
• The pistol includes a Bobbed mainspring housing.
• The overall length is 8 inches.
• The size is Commander.
• The ATF manufacturer is Dan Wesson Firearms.
• The UPC is 806703018287.

The Guardian combines a reduced-profile mainspring housing and a lightweight alloy frame to offer a balance of carry comfort and the traditional single-action 1911 shooting experience. Its Duty-finished slide and fixed night sights make it suited to shooters who value classic 1911 ergonomics with modern carry considerations.

Owners commonly praise the Guardian for its lightweight balance and carry-friendly bobbed frame, and reviewers often note the pistol’s attractive finish and traditional 1911 handling characteristics.

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