Posted: 9/29/2015 12:58:43 AM EDT
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I tried searching "guardian" in the last 30 days (the max it will allow me to search) and it came up with nothing.
Anyway. I'm about to purchase a Dan Wesson guardian in 9mm, and I just want to make sure I'm making the right choice. It doesn't HAVE to be a 9mm, but since it's an option that's what I would rather go with. I'm not big into 1911s as most that I've owned have been unreliable (and I have never owned a sub $800.00 1911) is this a good choice? The only 1911 I've owned and really liked was a Dan Wesson (can't remember the model) and it was reliable, but had 2,000 rounds through it before I even bought it. I ended up trading it for a complete noveske rifle. I want one that I can carry and doesn't just sit in the safe and look pretty. My primary caliber is 9mm, but I have some .45 somewhere from the last 1911 I owned. What are your opinions? No matter what I want a Bob tail, and I can't go above $1500.00 |
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My experience with 1911's in 9mm is they are finicky due to the short case.
My experience with Dan Wesson 1911's is good. I currently have one DW Guardian Bobtail,but is in .38super caliber.Ive no issues,it's a good carry gun.Shoots good,run's Corbon hollow points without issue. Build quality is good...no complaints.I highly recommend it if super is to your licking. |
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I've had one Dan Wesson (45ACP bobtail Commander) and several 9mm 1911s. Nothing positive about any of that mess. Carry a real 9mm like a Glock or an H&K or something that actually works. For a compact 9mm, a Walther PPS is pretty hard to beat if you don't wanna carry around the best 9mm pistol ever made. The Browning Hi-Power. |
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home built 9mm (hacked a pos Colt enhanced 45 acp over to 9mm).
I use metalform magazines (10 rds) with a nowlin ramp kart (I think) barrel. No Issues in the 4 matches and 700 rounds I've used it for. Note all ammo was 115 fmj american eagle. as with the 45 acp magazines are key. |
| I know this is a 1911 forum I love me some 1911's but I honestly do not thing you are making the right choice. You sounddiscouraged already about getting a 1911. Why not look into a Sig or CZ if you are looking for metal frame or polymer wonder Glock M&P Walther HK Sig SA XD etc etc? |