Dan Wesson Pistols
Dan Wesson Guardian
Specs & variants
Dan Wesson currently makes 3 versions of the Guardian pistol, chambered in 9mm Luger, .45 ACP and .38 Super. Each has a 4.25" barrel. None of these versions comes cut for a red dot. The table below lines up every version so you can compare them at a glance.
What versions of the Dan Wesson Guardian are there?
3 current versions. Specs and measurements are Dan Wesson's own.
Showing 3 of 3 versions
Specs shared by every version
- Sights
- FIXED TRITIUM NIGHT SIGHTS
- Grips
- WOOD GRIPS
DW GUARDIAN
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- 01828
- Caliber
- 9mm Luger
- Capacity
- 9+1
- Barrel
- 4.25"
- Overall length
- 8"
- Weight
- 28.5 oz
- Finish
- BLK ALUMINUM BOBTAIL FRAME/BLK DUTY FINISH SLIDE
DW GUARDIAN
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- 01829
- Caliber
- .45 ACP
- Capacity
- 8+1
- Barrel
- 4.25"
- Overall length
- 8"
- Weight
- 28.5 oz
- Finish
- BLK ALUMINUM BOBTAIL FRAME/BLK DUTY FINISH SLIDE
DW GUARDIAN
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- 01838
- Caliber
- .38 Super
- Capacity
- 9+1
- Barrel
- 4.25"
- Overall length
- 8"
- Weight
- 28.5 oz
- Finish
- BLK ALUMINUM BOBTAIL FRAME/BLK DUTY FINISH SLIDE
What calibers does the Guardian come in?
It's chambered in 9mm Luger, .45 ACP and .38 Super, depending on the version.
Is the Guardian optics-ready?
None of these versions comes cut for a red dot.
Can you buy one in California or Massachusetts?
California and Massachusetts each keep their own list of handguns approved for sale, and a gun has to be on it before a dealer there can sell it to you. State rules change, so check our California and Massachusetts pages before you buy.
What's the latest on the Guardian?
Nothing new on the Guardian lately.
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Specs from Dan Wesson, checked November 5, 2026 (source). Spot a mistake? Let us know and we'll fix it. Dan Wesson is a trademark of its owner, listed for identification only. Firearms Almanac isn't affiliated with Dan Wesson.