TomJ
Contributing Member
I came across a Dan Wesson Guardian 9mm at a LGS a couple of months ago. I was immediately smitten, as I loved everything about it. All my guns needs are met and it's not something I need. It would be a range gun, although I wouldn't rule out carrying it. I have a couple of safe queens I'm ready to sell to fund this purchase but have a couple of things holding me back. The first is Dan Wesson's 5 year warranty. I can pick up a Ruger or Springfield 9mm 1911 for half the cost and they offer lifetime warranties. I'm wondering if anyone has had issues with a Dan Wesson after the warranty period expired, and if this is a valid concern. The second is a very subjective question. I own both Ruger and Springfield 1911's in .45, and have been more than happy with them. The practical side of me is wondering if anyone has spent the additional money for a Dan Wesson or other higher end 1911's and regretted doing so, as you ultimately didn't see the value in the more expensive guns.