The Dan Wesson Guardian pistol in .38 Super with a Duty Black finish and 4.25-inch barrel (brand part no. 01838) combines the best features of the bobbed Commander and the CCO into a lightweight, Commander-sized 1911. Dan Wesson builds the frame from forged aluminum with a bobbed mainspring housing to reduce printing when carried concealed, and the Duty Black finished slide gives the pistol a balanced, purposeful feel. Fixed night sights front and rear support low-light target acquisition, and a manual thumb and grip safety round out the classic 1911 safety system. Among high-velocity semi-auto handguns, this Guardian .38 Super configuration favors shooters who want a lightweight carry 1911 in a flatter-shooting chambering.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .38 Super.
• The capacity is 9+1 rounds.
• The barrel measures 4.25 inches, a Commander-length configuration.
• The frame is forged aluminum with a bobbed mainspring housing.
• The finish is Duty Black, applied to the slide.
• The sights are fixed tritium night sights, front and rear.
• The safety includes ambidextrous manual thumb and grip safeties.
• The pistol ships with two 9-round magazines.
• The slide is Serrated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose .38 Super in this model? It offers a flatter-shooting, high-velocity chambering while keeping the same lightweight Commander-sized frame.

Does this pistol have night sights? Yes, fixed tritium night sights are fitted front and rear.

Buy the Dan Wesson Guardian, .38 Super

A lightweight, comfortable Commander-sized 1911 in a flatter-shooting chambering is exactly what this Guardian delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.