Dan Wesson Guardian 1911 .45 ACP

[@lucasbread4836]

"Hickok45 here, im your gaurdian" never have i heard such comforting words spoken before

[@marcosaruca5283]

😂 the guardian we all wished we had

[@cavemanvi]

no attackers will survive.

[@Obi-Ralph-Kenobi]

I think, ... after a clip where he nails 'em all .....in the distance, not those ones even I can hit .... he needs to say, ...... "War breaks out in heaven .... .... and I get a ground assignment." my motto and a relatively popular bumper sticker around here.

[@unwanted_zombie]

Was gonna say that haha

[@randomuzer266]

That’s what everyone wants

[@Xyearo]

Imagine being a burglar and breaking into someone’s house and then hearing “hickok45 here”

[@percivalfranklin4279]

That would probably be the last thing you would ever hear.

[@purpledani]

🤣🤣🤣

[@shainshartershwate7421]

*THICCCOCK45 HERE IM GONNA SMOKE YOUR POT A HEHEHE*

[@xxIONBOMBxx]

id faint man. You already know youre gonna be the cowboy in that scenario.

[@alexlopez2996]

😭😭

[@hickok45]

Since doing this video, this Guardian has been back to Dan Wesson for repair and is now back in my hands. I'll shoot it in this week's Sunday Shoot-a-Round # 75 with all the same magazines and see how it works.

[@megabotofficial8519]

Please make a small video showing the mags working and locking back the slide! The fact it didn't lock back is the only reason I won't get one yet

[@hughesr.6656]

Are resting your left hand thumb on the slide release?

[@megabotofficial8519]

@@hughesr.6656 I highly doubt the master skills of hickok45 would let him hold down the slide release when shooting

[@stevez340]

Sorry you have to send it back once again? I appreciate all that you do because thanks to your videos I can now cross the Guardian and the Python off of my wish list😔

[@Anthony9171981]

Hickok 45 did you know that the guardian is a one bench gun where all parts are hand fitted like a custom 1911?

[@P1r4t3Qu33n]

love watching and listening to this guy, he makes me feel like everything is going to be okay

[@jboog5275]

if Hickok was my guardian i’d never sleep more soundly

[@nicklinn3033]

That's gay

[@shinygoblin4503]

@@nicklinn3033 ThAtS gAy

[@jascan1489]

Gay

[@shinygoblin4503]

@@jascan1489 what did you gain from replying with that

[@ssjohnny6311]

How about you get off you're ass and be the first one at range and last one to leave.

[@thomasallen3818]

Dan Wesson is still making the Guardian. Their website says they have them in stock in 45acp, 9mm, and 38 super. Just thought you’d like to know, in case someone is looking.

[@unwanted_zombie]

I'm not a huge gun youtuber follower, but Mr Hickok45 is friggin amazing.

[@glared]

Good looking, carrying the legend of the 1911 but after all, practical. American masterpiece.

[@MeatCognition]

*Burglar breaks into Hickok's house.* "Looks like we got one left." *bang* Last thing the burglar hears... "hehehe"

[@kut7170]

that's assuming someone is foolish enough to come 8 kilometers of hickok with a bad intent

[@GutaarGod]

Thanks to you Hickok45, I bought my first shotgun. Brand spanking new and from Buds! Respect sir! Massive respect!

[@drivesideways6550]

I'd like to get one of those guns you send back to Bud's, looks like they hardly ever miss.

[@JoelMMcKinney]

Based purely on your name and comment im going to safely say ..... it ain't the gun.

[@JoelMMcKinney]

🤣

[@Kalibull619]

I was thinking the same lmfao!! Like wtf people have to learn there’s a difference between the regular shooter and a sharp shooter !!

[@wellington400]

How is your comment 4 days old when this was released 30 minutes ago. Time traveler confirmed.

[@draxxsklounst6595]

@@wellington400 they cheated

[@range-randy8148]

According to CZ Dan Wesson website the Guardian is in production.

[@jodyspencer433]

It's currently available on their website. 👍 According to the site, they brought it back in 2020 due to consumer request.

[@colecampagna6302]

Hickok45. Amazing aim, and amazing camera focus! That zoom in on the firearm is always so crisp!

[@johncashwell1024]

I have been watching Hickok45 for 6 years now and I still enjoy watching him. He has an outstanding "screen presence" that is completely natural; you really feel like your right there with him. Anyway, I now own several firearms because of Hickok45, a Sig P365, P320C FDE, FN-FNX45 and a Springfield Armory XDM/OSP 10mm and the next one will be Colt 1911 Government Model. Not one has ever malfunctioned and I couldn't be happier with my purchases.

[@Razor_36]

All of the years watching him he feels like the rest of the family I do have in Baxter and Nashville Tennessee!

[@Slim_T_ODB]

Its crazy how you can see the bullets when he shot the gong.

[@draxxsklounst6595]

Good ol' 45 acp for ya

[@nikolaikvarme4006]

I was about to say, but hits it har tho, percs and cons of the 45

[@ericday3538]

Saw that too. What it lacks in velocity it makes up for in kinetic energy, especially at shorter ranges.

[@BurgleArsonLarceny]

In many hickock45 videos when he shoots the gong you can see the round. It's not just with .45s, they use a good camera for these videos. It happens when the sun is at the right angle

[@alfredozamora5867]

230grains traveling out to 100yrs..not surprising at all. Trying to spot the projectile hitting the target would be impressive.

[@whgiesecke2295]

I built my own lightweight Commander. Colt slide, a lot of Pachmayr pieces (built it when I was working for them), Bar-Sto barrel, aluminum long trigger, Millet combat sights, Caspian titanium frame, and Metalform magazines with Pachmayr bumper pads on the bottom of the mags. Slightly heavier than an aluminum frame, but stronger, and not very much heavier. I originally built this in about 1982 or 83, with a Federal Ordnance aluminum frame, and replaced the frame with the Caspian titanium frame about four years ago. Perfect carry gun.

[@ta-uengYoutuber]

I've been watching your clips for ten years. This year you've frequently uploaded the clips. Cheer. Cheer.

[@mr031789]

I want this guy on my team during a zombie apocalypse.

[@willie714]

I want his ammo

[@azaz1133]

شفا

[@LoveDemGuns]

Mr Hickok45, I would like to thank you for sharing your knowledge in all these videos here. I'm fairly new to gun collecting and you videos have guided me into informative decisions. Thank you.

[@thehabitat7299]

Infinite Wisdom is what keeps me coming back!!

[@marble6090]

Wouldn't be mad if hickok was my guardian. Safety guaranteed

[@sgtmajtrapp3391]

Have this gun in a .38 Super an outstanding pistol. I'm a big 1911 fan, the bobtail grip really feels great, have it on several pistols. Extremely accurate and a top contender as an ideal CC weapon. Highly endorse this handgun for the person looking for what I consider pretty much a semi custom pistol.

[@Texas-Goodspeed]

Appreciate y’all from Republic of Texas

[@monke4476]

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[@arandomyoutuber6634]

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[@memelord6510]

@@arandomyoutuber6634 sports

[@ianlillie8332]

@@memelord6510 It's in the game!

[@oldarthurmorgan6319]

@@ianlillie8332 *pop music starts playing*

[@64yanks]

I’d like to hear him play the 12 days of Christmas on targets

[@jeffcarter9646]

Go to Black Rifle Coffee or 22Plinster's channel... They do play Christmas Carols... LOL

[@FrankO-ek1ec]

Hilarious

[@vitoninetytwo6794]

Lmao

[@gazparin5137]

By Gucci Mane?

[@Uncle_Hargle]

“Not your guardian angel, just your guardian.”

[@tristar5044]

Been watching Hickok for some time now and I always love hearing his laugh as he shoots targets. Keep shooting man. Love your videos.

[@Kenjiro5775]

Just a few seconds in and I already love the Novak-style low mount sights. Snazzy grips too.

[@redesert_boy8202]

Hickok45, picked mine up in January this year and had to gather enough "food" for it before going to the range. Finally took it to the range and did a video just 2 days after you made this video so I could see how it did and I did with it. I must say what a smooth sweet shooter. I had the one brand of mag that did not lock back otherwise it was fine with originals and others. With the alloy frame it makes it a nice light EDC as well as having the bobbed mainspring housing and commander size. Really recommend the Guardian if you are a 1911 enthusiast. Thanks, sir!

[@jackbritt4651]

Hickok 45 thank you for being my guardian

[@Csmallo]

I own one in 38 Super. I own Colts, Kimbers, Rugers, Springfields, and Rock Islands but this Dan Wesson Guardian is the sweetest 1911 I have ever shot. Worth every penny. Though mine is wearing a pair of Wicked Grips Confederate Flag grips.

[@user-tx5ot4sd5j]

I admire the way you handle guns.

[@zefzaf.j902]

he’s actually doing this for like 13 years or something not only mad respect, but holy crap this is enjoyably for some reason!

[@davidwhitekc]

Absolutely love my Guardian 45! According to the DW website, the Guardian is now back in production "with updates". I'm not sure what the updates were; none seem visible to me when compared to my older model. For some reason, my Guardian isn't fond of Wilson Combat mags. But other than that it's a 100% reliable shooter. I thoroughly enjoyed your video.

[@elblancobasura]

The updates are a slide that locks back and a price increase.

[@tigerman3]

The only change I can see from my 2019 model is added checkering on the mainspring housing.

[@davidwhitekc]

@@tigerman3 That's it! Odd though that the image on the DW website doesn't show the checkered MSH. I'd LOVE to add that to my older Guardian. I'll be calling DW tomorrow.

[@g24thinf]

@@davidwhitekc Fusion Firearms makes a checkered MSH that's alloy. Ed Brown makes one but in steel. I put the Fusion on my Guardian.

[@donaldeugenealford4080]

Great shooting with that nice 1911 Dan Wesson, Hickock 👍,that's a beautiful firearm

[@Tkieron]

I love this man. Your videos are so great. I get to live my shooting dreams vicariously through you.

[@-Jame-]

I like the CMC 8 round magazines. They have an optional drop plate that you can add / remove and the magazine will sit flush with the bottom of the grip. The Wilson Combat 8 round mags are great too, but you can’t remove the drop plate on them which makes them stick out from the bottom of the grip a little bit. It’s not a big deal, but I like having my 8 round CMC mags to sit as flush as the standard 7 round mags that most 1911 come with.

[@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit]

His accuracy is insane

[@danielbarbee7712]

If you put a couple hundred rounds thru a nice one you would impress yourself. I have groups posted on my fridge.

[@WestCoastChicano]

I love carrying my WWII style 1911A1. It's a budget 1911A1, but I installed a NightHawk Custom drop in barrel, spring and guide rod. And yes NightHawk Custom mags. Also Gr8 interview with Tucker Carlson. Gr8 vid as usual. 🔫 🇺🇸

[@thomaseynon6205]

I ended up finding a stroke of luck earlier this year, and stumbled on a Dan Wesson CBOB. I couldn’t resist the temptation, and jumped on it without hesitation. I absolutely love this firearm, and have happily added it to my carry rotation. Although a larger slide and grip length - compared to my typical carry, the width, along with the Bobtail helps it conceal easily, and comfortably. These are amazing 1911’s.

[@NotLikethisComrade]

Another beautiful 1911, I just think all the 1911 pistols are great. Great looks, reliable and easy to handle.

[@cjawesomegames]

Thank you for protecting us, Hickok!

[@nicefarmscreamery6945]

I have carried the Guardian for 2 years now-love it, love it, love it.

[@hickok45]

It's easy to see why.

[@johnroos5807]

Hello, Hickok45!:) The 1911 .45 ACP will ALWAYS be my favorite! I went into the Marine Corps in 1987, at MCRD San Diego. I never liked the M9:( I got out in 1993, but came back in the USMCR in 1997. I finally got the MOS 8370, Range Coach, in 2000. Semper Fidelis

[@bobbymalcich63]

thank you hickok for the video!!! nice 1911 handgun hickok!!

[@mikeking453]

Thanks for posting,always loved Dan Wesson pistols

[@paulcallicoat7597]

Us little guys like a bit less weight to carry.I'd just as easily carry a shotgun concealed as that lump,too. If you're Hickok45 size no problem.Him hitting the steel animals at 50 yrds is amazing. I can hit a few at that range with my 9mms but not as consistent as he does and few fall over.

[@broughtontv5930]

Nice shooting! I have a Guardian also, in 38 Super. It also didn’t always lock the slide back. I bought a couple of Ed Brown magazines, and that solved the issue for me. Thanks for all the great videos!

[@ryand.3858]

Nice classic chambering. I wish it were more popular these days.

[@zominor]

I think that hickok is the grandfather we all want! Greetings from France grand pere!

[@Rex_Racer]

Love my DW Silverback in 10mm! Occasionally have the same issue with the slide locking back when I use Wilson Combat magazines.

[@WatchWitt]

Classic piece. You’ve got to feel comfortable and confident carrying that.

[@comiketiger]

That is a beautiful pistol. Love to have one. God bless all here.

[@ericrumpel3105]

.....hhmmmm.....WAS just gonna jump on a new dan wesson commander 45acp today.....for WAY too much money,....but thanks to this video & comments, NO way,....if a firearm at that price has to go back - they can keep them !!!! - Thanks Again for your honesty & honest reviews

[@hickok45]

As for as an update, about a week ago I took it to a gunsmith to get his opinion. Just to try something, we stuck a Wilson Combat slide lock in it. That seems to have totally cured the problem. I tried 11 different magazines with it last week, and I had no failures to lock back. Strange that Bill Wilson has the secret to making a slide lock. Maybe Dan Wesson just needs to order a batch of them from Wilson Combat. :-)

[@ericrumpel3105]

@@hickok45 ....been thinking Ed Brown/Wilson or Les Baer for the buy,....or possibly Nighthawk....Thank You Sir for the informative update - Greatly Appreciate it !!

[@moonbaseolympia8887]

He uses all smart self guiding ammo. No aiming necessary. If they just get the bugs out of the self cleaning option it would be a great pistol. I have a couple dozen old bowling pins you can have. Maybe tape to hold the thingy back ??? Great CGI of the Old Guy. Thanks

[@billmason2785]

Gorgeous piece of artwork and function!!

[@Mr45Bullitt]

That's a beauty. I have the Vigil and love it.

[@patwatson7543]

I only own one Dan Wesson,it's a 357 maximum but it comes in a brief case,has 5 different barrels with it

[@patwatson7543]

@Patrick Henry I just listed it for sale on GunBroker today,

[@joecat101]

Do you mean 357 magnum?

[@patwatson7543]

@@joecat101 no 357 maximum

[@joecat101]

@@patwatson7543 Just checked on gun broker.com. Found 2, 357 mag with the 5 barrel set, and no listings of any kind for 357 maximum in any form.

[@normanvictor2561]

357 maximum is a wildcat, a lengthened 357 magnum. I think ruger also made or makes arms in this caliber

[@MrJ-bz8fe]

Out of everyone I know, online and in person, Hickok is the only one I'd trust going up a dark stairwell with

[@diogroogrofood1760]

Good night!!!!! Hickok45 congratulations for another excellent video

[@thomasgellos1732]

Pretty cool Hickok 45's videos have no pesky advertisements 🥰

[@hickok45]

They are supposed to have at least one or two. :-)

[@JHolewka]

Finally locks back. For 1600 bucks it should lock back with anything.

[@1971irvin]

I totally agree, such an expensive gun and it does not manage to hold back the slide, it just gets too stupid. Expensive crap...😠

[@soulseagull7588]

@@1971irvin dont you ever call Dan Wesson crap. It was clearly whoever assembled the gun before he broke it down

[@rojasray]

..could be the mag too yknow

[@Banshee365]

It’s his grip, not the gun or magazine.

[@jasonnelson7848]

I have a guardian and it locks back every time. These guns also have a very long break in period due to the high machining tolerances, so it’s common for them to have issues the first 500ish rounds. I also noticed the mags kind of suck, so I got Wilson combat mags and they work great

[@awizardalso]

I also have a Cobra Patriot 45. It came with a 6 round magazine. It accepts 1911 magazines and I have 5 standard 7 round magazines and 2 10 round extended magazines I bought online from a company that sells them.

[@g24thinf]

Owned a Guardian in 45acp for six years now. One FTF using steel cased wolf once. Never used it again and have had zero malfunctions since. Weighs the same as a Glock 19 for comparison.

[@ckim6400]

My Dan Wesson Vigil locks back with GI, Wilson Combat and D.W. magazines. Haven't tried any others. For the safety I put stick on Black felt which cured the no hump issue and it works fine.

[@CatfishBradley]

3:08 at .25x you can very clearly see the bullet traveling down range, pretty cool!

[@wormwood078]

Awesome job on Tucker!

[@claytonsmoking]

1:16 *the smallest pile of ammo he's ever had when doing a ammo sponsor shoutout*

[@GrosvnerMcaffrey]

Today's scarcity,man

[@randylahey2242]

@@GrosvnerMcaffrey lol there’s no scarcity, federal could send him an entire semi of 45 if they wanted. Lead and brass are not rare metals. There just isn’t enough long term market support to justify investing in more production

[@mailmannb7970]

Hickok45, if you should see this! Something that is a Blast to Shoot, is the Ice that builds up around the Bay of Fundy up here in New Brunswick! And if the tide is going in or out, you get Moving targets as well!

[@chrisray2603]

Had same issue with my gaurdian I changed plunger tube spring now works 100%

[@derekcole4197]

Do you have the link for the plunger tube you purchased? Thanks I have this in 9mm

[@chrisray2603]

@@derekcole4197 brownells

[@TOAD527]

Thanks for years of great info and videos . I appreciate your knowledge and videos.

[@apple-1461]

I want this guy to voice act in a game I would buy it just for him.

[@kweeks10045]

Dan Wesson .45's are amazing.

[@welkcubnairb1478]

Heyyy. I'm a kool grandpa too. !!!!! My grandson has 2 rifles and a pistol,,,,,,, 10 years old ! He has already shot well over a 1,000 rounds at our local range. Has his personal set of safety glasses, ear muffs,

[@last.of.the.v8s]

In 2020 pandemic i bought my first .45 acp (my fourth pistol to own) s&w shield. Because in the bad state of things in 2020 i felt the .45 round had such a proven history. Just purchased some hot rounds at 1050 fps hp.

[@jgaspie2011]

I have the vigil cco and it's the most beautiful thing I've ever held. Super smooth.

[@Karma28217]

FWIW my Dan Wesson 1911 took around 300 rounds before the slide would lock back after last round. It's due to the overspec'd plunger spring and the slide lock not being worn together. I would shoot it once or twice a week and actuate the safety regularly. After this break in period, haven't had an issue.

[@DEV1LMAN.]

I love my 1911 Springfield Ronin 45. Tbh I love 1911’s in general

[@paradiswest4395]

If I could have continuous loop of 1911 shots on steal with no talking and no sponsors. That would be the ultimate sleep time soundtrack.

[@Nexalian_Gamer]

This is so American that the jug of water on my counter turned into Coca Cola.

[@brianmoore1164]

I have a couple of ideas for you to play with. Big hands and that high thumbs hold that is so popular now, make sure it is not you hitting the slide stop under recoil and preventing it from locking back. Past that I would feed it Wilson Combat magazines. If it is neither of those I would jump on Wilson's website and look into a "bulletproof" slide stop. One last thing, for the sake of my OCD when the fine folks at Federal send you some hollow points, use those on the melon and two liters. They just go splat better. Take it easy and I love your channel.

[@hickok45]

50 years of shooting 1911's with no problems; don't think I started hitting the slide stop at this point. :-)

[@brianmoore1164]

@@hickok45 I didn't mean to imply that you don't know how to shoot. Just a few things to look at. Even Tiger Woods shoots a bogey now and then and keeps a coach on staff to help him. My first action would be a strong light and look at the magazine, slidestop interaction through the port as you pull the slide to the rear manually. Done slowly it will lock, but it may let you see if it has less engagement than it needs.

[@JollyRoger2408]

I remember; a 1911 .45 ACP (Colt Government) was the first pistol I bought in 1980. I still own it today and enjoy shooting it as well. But my EDC is a Glock 22 Gen4 (.40 S&W).

[@steveedington5231]

great video hicock i like the 1911 i own the colt compitition

[@charlie6629]

I don't like to have to take a safety off. Both of my Sigs rest at half cocked and ready to shoot. I do love a Dan though. I gave my son a pistol pack with four barrels, a brief case, with all the goodies in stainless. Lucky kid. It had been fired twice at the Dan Wesson factory when I gave it to him 30 years after I bought it for him without his knowledge.

[@hickok45]

Really? You leave it at half-cock with a round in the chamber? It's a free country (sort of), but I don't think any of the 1911 manufacturers or trainer "experts" would recommend that at all.

[@charlie6629]

@@hickok45 My two pistols are not 1911's. Half cocked is the way it was made to carry and yes one i the pipe. They are a P220 .45 and a P223 .380 both in stainless.

[@keithallardice6139]

That is one BEAUTIFUL firearm - jealous? Who me?? Naw....! It's Hickock, who could be jealous of Hickock?? ;-)

[@dennisst.pierre210]

Love my sig tacops a little touch up with sand paper , flitz …shoots just fine

[@cbroz7492]

I've used Chip McCormick magazines since 1992 in my custom made 1911...100% every time...

[@guydavid8656]

A beautiful 1911,

[@seblevi3320]

I'd love to see ALL the 1911s out there in just 1 video

[@natethegreatog]

That would be an extremely long video! 110+ years worth of them to see!

[@SurvivalTacs24]

NOW YOU GOT MY ATTENTION MR.HICKOK 45 LOL

[@timroot4207]

Thank you !

[@rickpullins8590]

Really enjoy you and John's videos.you guys are awesome I have purchased fire arms of of your recommendations

[@zombieapocalypse9963]

I have one and I love it! Thanks for the review Hickock45!

[@j.gordonellis4175]

I carry a S&W scandium framed 1911. The spring is really heavy for alloy frames so the slides don’t always lock back. Factory spring is 22 lbs and could maybe get away with an 18 lb Commander spring .

[@wyatterp6480]

Nice firearm I finally got to stop by Buds, awesome array of firearms!

[@mg-yw7xz]

Yes yes Hickok toujours aussi bonne vidéo. Beau pistolet.

[@awizardalso]

My real name is Michael McCluskey. I have a 1911 that has a Colt slide on an Essex Arms frame. I replaced all the parts with stainless steel barrel bushing, extended mag release and an extended slide release and an extended slide/hammer lock and a knob style hammer.

[@marcellomancini696]

Thanks for use a Guardián I have one of them in my car. God save H45 from Montana

[@flickrios6016]

Such a beautiful 1911 I gotta kimber pro carry 2 I love it but one day will get a Dan Wesson one day forsure

[@zimcarbone]

This will be my next firearm. Fantastic.

[@chrishelms1967]

Go with the SW E Series, has everything this does, bobbed grip, scandium frame, commander size, BUT locks slide back with every mag, and about a 1/3 less $$