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Sig Sauer 1911 CompactvsDan Wesson Guardian

Sig Sauer 1911 Compact facing right

Sig Sauer1911 Compact

SAO Compact Pistol Chambered in 45 ACP
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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
1911 Compact7.7 in5 in1.4 in29.5 oz
Guardian8 in5.5 in1.45 in28.5 oz

Details

 BarrelBBLTriggerWebsite
1911 Compact4.2 inSAOsigsauer.com
Guardian4.25 inSAOdanwessonfirearms.com

Capacity

 45 ACP9mm Luger38 Super45 ACP
1911 Compact7 (+1)--7 (+1)
Guardian8 (+1)9 (+1)9 (+1)8 (+1)

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