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April 20, 2010
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Here is my big purchase of the year, well probably a couple years. For some time I have wanted a 1911 in 38 Super, pretty much ever since I shot Supermagfan's 38 Super bobtail. When I read on Severns Custom's website that Dan Wesson Firearms was making the Guardian in 38 Super, I pre-ordered one thru Dave last November. Just picked it up from my FFL Friday and took it to the range today. It shoots GREAT! no hiccups or failures at all. It is a finely crafted and tuned piece, finish inside and out is excellent and fit is superb all around. The only change I am making is that I had Dave fit and blend an ambi safety which he is Hard Hat treating. When it's done he's sending it to me and I will toss it in sometime.
I only put 50 rounds thru it but it is a lot of fun to shoot. I can't really explain why I like the 38 Super cartridge, it kind of has a fast sounding crack to it but it is mild to shoot. Plus it is just a classic cartridge that befits the classic 1911 design.
I did not take many pics yet but here are a few, I take full responsibility for the flier in the target pic-
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February 22, 2009
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I almost did that as well, but didn't... Congratulations- it sure is a fine iron.
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April 18, 2014
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Congrats on the purchase man. She looks Super too...
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August 15, 2014
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Very nice…I've always wanted a 38 Super, guess I just like 'different' cartridges. Looked at a light weight Colt Commander awhile back but didn't care for the two tone finish. No one in my area stocks Dan Wesson's so I never see any of their 1911s. Since you called it a 'big purchase', better I don't look at the website.
Congrats, I do like it…maybe too much.
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July 2, 2011
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Nice score! I'm pretty sure you just snagged one of my brother's Dream Dans!
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January 22, 2008
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That's a beauty! I think it would be cool to have a 38 super as well!
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brucertx said
Nice score! I'm pretty sure you just snagged one of my brother's Dream Dans!
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December 4, 2011
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NICE! Glad you finally got it. I too have wanted one since I shot Supermagfan's 38 Super. I'm on the hunt for one but prices are all over the board.
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March 2, 2008
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It seemed for many years that .38 Super Auto was sort a quirky, niche caliber. Maybe DW has sort of lead this caliber out of the shadows and into the mainstream?
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Steve CT said
It seemed for many years that .38 Super Auto was sort a quirky, niche caliber. Maybe DW has sort of lead this caliber out of the shadows and into the mainstream?
I'm not sure the Super will ever get into the mainstream, especially since more 1911 makers are offering 9mm models which appeal to buyers wanting a lighter caliber than .45. Several 1911 manufacturers like Kimber and Colt etc. carry .38 Super models but I am not sure how well they sell. I think it should sell like crazy it is a classic 1911 caliber.
I did not buy dies or anything yet but I am anxious to reload for it this winter after I get 400-500 factory rounds through it for break-in. From what I've read the Super is very friendly to reloading and brass lasts through a good many reloads. cost-wise it should be similar to reloading 9mm other than brass cost.
It really is fun to shoot, I cannot describe why. And the night sights work! I was at the cabin last weekend and took it out after dusk when I could just make out the white paper target on the backstop. At about 12 yds put all 9 shots on the paper.
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August 15, 2014
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Several companies offer the 38 Super but it seems production numbers aren't high. A local gun store had four, and quickly sold three. These were all Colts. First time they'd had any 38 Supers in quite awhile. They list most of their guns on Gunbroker so I don't know if they sold there or locally. I don't think the market for them is that big, it's just the few that want one buy them when available….which isn't often.
I asked about a Guardian….on allocation from their distributor so they couldn't say for sure if, or when they could get one. But mostly due to the price difference I traded for a light weight Colt Commander. I know, I'm banned….the shame.
August 15, 2014
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Ionwolf93,
Since you mentioned reloading 38 Super, the newest issue of Handloader has a feature article on loading 38 Super. Quite a few loads using different powders and different weight bullets.
I've been using AA #7 and Hornady XTPs with good results. As a plus it meters exceptionally well. Perhaps you've used it before but Accurate Powders' products are hard to find in my area.
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April 20, 2010
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Thanks Ed, I will definitely pick up a copy of that issue of Handloader. I recently went thru my inventory of factory loaded ammo and realize I have almost 1000 rounds of 38 Super hoarded, so it will be a while before I reload any but I am looking forward to handloading for it. I picked up dies for it over winter. I have hardly been to the range this winter at all to shoot due to it being so cold and icy/snowy and windy.
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February 9, 2009
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Lonwolf,
Great new pistol. I am sure some of us will see it in person next month for our annual pilgrimage to the "Cabin". We can offer some more test runs for you 
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