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Dan Wesson Guardian VS Dan Wesson Vigil

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Dan Wesson Guardian

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88%

Critic Rating

6 Reviews

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97%

User Rating

36 Reviews

Dan Wesson Vigil

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84%

Critic Rating

2 Reviews

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1 Reviews

50 MOA

Accuracy

50 MOA

5.67 Yeets

Damage

5.17 Yeets

10-50 yards

Range

10-50 yards

N/A

Recoil Velocity

N/A

8+1 rounds

Capacity

9+1 rounds

N/A

Mobility

1982

50

Ergonomics

50

50

Fit & Finish

50

50

Reliability

50

MSRP:

$1634.29

Used Price:

$1634.29

New Price:

$1726.99

MSRP:

$987.99

Used Price:

$987.99

New Price:

$1049.74

Gun Specifications

Specifications

Dan Wesson Guardian

Dan Wesson Vigil

Weight

32.6 oz

Length

8.6"

Action

Single

Single

Caliber

.45 ACP

9x19mm Parabellum

Capacity

8+1

9+1

Finish

Black

Duty Finish

Gun Type

Pistol

Pistol

Sights

Night Sights

Tritium Night Sights

Grip

Stippled

Cocobolo

Barrel Length

4.25"

5"

Gun Stats

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Gun Descriptions

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.

DAN WESSON VIGIL Black finish Government-size 1911    SA trigger    Skeletonized tactical hammer & trigger Tritium night sights (fixed front/serrated tactical rear)    Forged aluminum round butt frame    Duty finished stainless steel round-top slide    25 LPI checkered front & back straps    Custom DW wood grips    Manual thumb safety    Grip safety    Width: 1.45"    OAL: 8.6" DAN WESSON PISTOL FEATURES Model 1911 production    Hand-fit 70-Series frame/slide    Forged slide & barrel    Hand-fit Match barrel    Billet alloy steel fire-control system    Zero MIM parts    All premium components    Lowered, flared ejection port    Beveled magwell    Carry bevel treatment    Undercut trigger guard    Hand-polished flats    Crisp 3.5 to 5 lb factory trigger    Includes (2) mags, Signature Series case, barrel bushing wrench, & cable lock  

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