Make: Dan Wesson

Model: Guardian

Serial Number: 2000987

Year of Manufacture: 2019

Caliber: .38 Super

Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol fed by Detachable Magazine

Barrel Length: 4.25", Match Barrel

Sights / Optics: This pistol is equipped with Ameriglo night sights. The front sight is a blade with a tritium lamp that is dovetailed to the slide. The rear sight is a square notch with two tritium lamps that is dovetailed and screw-set to the slide. The lamps have dimmed a little, but are usable in very-low light environments.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are smooth cocobolo panels with textured portions and stylized "DW" logo. The frontstrap and mainspring housing are checkered. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Black Nitride slide and Black Anodize alloy frame, 'Duty' finish.

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is a little stubborn copper fouling. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9+/10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance is in light operational wear. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes in its original serial matching hard case with manual, Dan Wesson sticker, and a total of three magazines, one 9-round Dan Wesson and two 10-round Wilson Combat.

Our Assessment: Stated perfectly on Dan Wesson's website, "A stunning firearm that combines the slide of a Commander with a bobbed mainspring housing, Dan Wesson created the Guardian. With an aluminum frame, the Guardian is the lightest 1911 in the Dan Wesson lineup, and makes a fantastic concealed carry firearm. With wood grips and a lightweight frame, the Guardian comes with a stunning Duty finish, single-action trigger mechanism, and fixed night sights on the front and rear for a comfortable, concealable carry option." This pistol shows no sign of significant wear and is in beautiful condition. It comes in its original case with two magazines. If you're looking for a 1911-style pistol that packs a punch, capacity, and fits it all in a compact package, look no further. Please see our photos and good luck!