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Ruger SR1911 TargetvsDan Wesson Guardian

Ruger SR1911 Target facing right

RugerSR1911 Target

SAO Competition Pistol Chambered in 45 ACP, 10mm Auto, 9mm Luger
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Dan Wesson Guardian facing left

Dan WessonGuardian

SAO Full-Sized Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger, 38 Super, 45 ACP

Dimensions

 LengthLHeightHWidthWWeightW
SR1911 Target8.67 in5.45 in1.34 in39 oz
Guardian8 in5.5 in1.45 in28.5 oz

Details

 BarrelBBLTriggerWebsite
SR1911 Target5 inSAOruger.com
Guardian4.25 inSAOdanwessonfirearms.com

Capacity

 45 ACP10mm Auto9mm Luger9mm Luger38 Super45 ACP
SR1911 Target8 (+1)8 (+1)9 (+1)9 (+1)-8 (+1)
Guardian8 (+1)-9 (+1)9 (+1)9 (+1)8 (+1)

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