Videos tagged with Dan Wesson Guardian

This "Sunday Shoot-a-Round" video features "Hickok45" engaging in casual shooting activities, commonly referred to as "plinking," with two distinct firearms: a Dan Wesson Guardian 1911 chambered in .45 ACP and a Smith & Wesson Model 24-3 chambered in .44 Special. The video description also highlights various sponsors and promotes the creator's other YouTube channels and Patreon page. It emphasizes firearms safety and responsible gun ownership, noting that the content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be replicated.

This YouTube video, "Sunday Shoot-a-Round #221," features the creator, Hickok45, engaging in casual conversation while firing a Dan Wesson Guardian 1911 pistol chambered in .45 ACP. The description highlights the use of 230-grain projectiles and directs viewers to various Hickok45-related channels and sponsor links. The video emphasizes firearms safety and responsible gun ownership, stating it's for educational and entertainment purposes on a private range.

This video features "Yakking in the woods while plinking" with two handguns: a Dan Wesson Guardian in .45 ACP equipped with a Banish 45 Suppressor, and a new Kimber K6xs chambered in .38 Special. The content focuses on casual shooting and discussion, with a strong emphasis on firearms safety and responsible gun ownership as promoted by the channel. The description also highlights various sponsors and additional content channels associated with the creator.

This YouTube video analyzes and ranks the top 7 (plus an extra mention) 9mm 1911 pistols for 2023. It highlights the appeal of the classic 1911 platform with the softer recoil and cost-effectiveness of the 9mm cartridge, creating modern interpretations of an iconic firearm. The video features specific models from manufacturers like Dan Wesson, Fusion Firearms, Ed Brown, Springfield Armory, Colt, and Wilson Combat, providing a comprehensive overview for enthusiasts seeking the best 9mm 1911 options.

This video features Hickok45 engaging in a range day session, starting with a suppressed Dan Wesson Guardian .45 ACP and transitioning to a Sako Bavarian Model 85 rifle in 6.5x55 Swedish. He demonstrates accurate shooting with both firearms, highlights the benefits of suppressed shooting, and reflects on the firearms community. The session concludes with final shots and an emphasis on continuous learning.

This video details the resolution of a slide-lock issue with a Dan Wesson Guardian 1911. By replacing the factory slide lock with a Wilson Combat part, the pistol achieved full reliability with various magazines. The test highlights the critical nature of parts fitment in 1911 platforms, even in high-quality production guns.

This "Sunday Shoot-a-Round" episode features a discussion while shooting an original 1873 Winchester rifle chambered in .44-40 and a Dan Wesson Guardian pistol. The video also showcases a Jimmy Lile Crown Bowie knife with a 12-inch blade, received as a 2021 Christmas present. The content emphasizes firearms safety and responsible gun ownership, filmed on private property by trained professionals for educational and entertainment purposes. Additional links provide access to other Hickok45 channels, a Patreon page for support, and resources from sponsors like SDI, Alabama Holster, Talon Grips, and Ballistol.

Hickok45 reviews the Dan Wesson Guardian, a Commander-sized .45 ACP 1911, highlighting its lightweight aluminum frame and bobtail grip for concealed carry. Despite a recurring slide lock issue, the pistol demonstrates reliability in feeding and ejection, performing well on various targets from close range to long distance. The review covers its handling, trigger, and the effectiveness of .45 ACP ammunition.

This video features a suppressed range test of the Dan Wesson Guardian .45 ACP pistol using a Banish 45 suppressor. Hickok45 highlights the firearm's Commander-sized 1911 platform, alloy frame, and ramped barrel, noting the necessity of a threaded barrel for suppressor use. While suppressed shooting introduces challenges like difficulty with standard sights and the firearm getting dirtier, it remains reliable and significantly quieter.

Hickok45 tests a suppressed Dan Wesson 1911 Guardian in .45 ACP, addressing previous slide lock reliability issues. The test confirms that a new slide stop and factory adjustments, combined with a variety of magazines from Wilson Combat, Nighthawk Custom, and others, have resolved the problem. The video also touches on grip technique, media appearances, and Second Amendment advocacy.

This review of the Dan Wesson Guardian 1911 in .45 ACP highlights its ideal carry configuration: Commander size, bobtail frame, and alloy construction for reduced weight. While appreciating its features like night sights and 25 LPI checkering, the reviewer notes issues with aftermarket magazines failing to lock the slide. The ramped barrel is emphasized for reliability in alloy frames, and the importance of the grip safety 'bump' for a consistent high grip is discussed.

This video reviews the Dan Wesson Vigil, a Commander-sized 1911 pistol chambered in .45 ACP. The reviewer, Hickok45, demonstrates the firearm's performance during target practice, hitting both a cowboy-shaped steel target and a long-range gong. The pistol is noted for its good performance, concluding with the reviewer's signature sign-off.