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DNW-01838

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# DAN WESSON Guardian 38 Super Alum Bobtail Frame NS 9rd

The Dan Wesson Guardian is a lightweight Commander-sized 1911 chambered in .38 Super. It features a forged anodized aluminum bobtail frame, Duty Black Commander-length slide, wood grips, fixed night sights, manual thumb and grip safeties, and a 9rd magazine capacity. Its bobbed profile is designed to reduce printing for concealed carry.

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Item #

145473

Style

DNW-01838

UPC

806703018386

Condition

New

Manufacturer

[Dan Wesson](https://www.kygunco.com/brand/dan-wesson)

Model

Guardian

Round Capacity

9

Caliber

38 Super

Action

Semi-Auto

Barrel Length

4.3 in

Dan Wesson had combined the best features from two of their most popular models, the bobbed Commander and the CCO. The Guardian has an anodized aluminum frame and an aluminum bobbed mainspring housing to help reduce printing when carrying concealed and make it comfortable enough for 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.

SKU 01838  
 Model Guardian .38 Super  
 Caliber .38 Super  
 Magazine Capacity 9  
 Frame Material Forged Aluminum  
 Slide Finish Duty Finish  
 Grips Wood  
 Overall Length 8 in  
 Barrel Length 4.25  
 Height 5.5 in  
 Width 1.45 in  
 Weight 28.5 oz  
 Trigger Mech Single Action  
 Front Sight Fixed Night Sight  
 Rear Sight Night Sight  
 Safety Manual thumb safety, grip safety  
 MSRP $1,586  
 Product Name Guardian .38 Super  

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WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to [www.p65warnings.ca.gov](https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov).

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Tim

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Great price and great service. Wil be my first choice next time

3/7/2025

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