Vanguard Armory
Guardian 9
$1,299.00
or $108/mo for 12 months — Learn more
✓ In stock — ships in 48h
Included with every order
- Free fully-insured shipping to your dealer
- Transfer coordination handled by us
- Authenticity guaranteed — direct from manufacturer
- Pre-Transfer Inspection Window
Where will this ship?
Can you own this where you live?
Questions? Call (208) 230-0763 · Mon–Fri 9–6 MST
Why we carry this
The Guardian 9 is the pistol we recommend to people who want one handgun that does everything — carry, range, and bedside. The trigger is the standout: a clean, predictable break at a weight most people spend $300 to achieve. We carry it because it's the rare production pistol that needs no immediate upgrade.
What it isn't: a competition race gun. If you're shooting USPSA, you want something with a longer slide and a frame-mounted optic. This is a working pistol.
— The Vanguard Buying Desk
Specifications
| Caliber | 9mm |
| Action | Striker-fired, single-action |
| Barrel Length | 4.5 in |
| Thread Pitch | 1/2×28 |
| Weight | 26 oz empty |
| Trigger | 4 lb, match-grade |
| Magazine | 17 rd |
| Sights | Tritium night sights |
| SKU | VD-G9 |
Features & Benefits
Match-grade, single-action trigger
Clean break at 4 lb — no creep, no aftermarket needed
Optic-ready slide
Mount a red dot without machining
17-round magazine
Capacity without compromise
Tritium night sights
Visible in any light
Frequently Bought Together
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Running total
$1,299
The Vanguard Transfer Protocol
What happens after you click buy
You Order
Choose your firearm and tell us your dealer city at checkout.
We Coordinate
We locate your receiving dealer, collect their FFL, and confirm in writing.
We Handle Compliance
Standard or NFA, we prepare the paperwork. For NFA, we file your Form 4.
The Handoff
Your dealer receives an insured shipment. You complete your 4473 and walk out.
Reviews
4.9
41 reviews · 96% recommend
"Ordered on a Tuesday, my dealer had it Friday. Vanguard called me before it shipped to confirm the dealer had accepted. First 5-shot group was 0.7 MOA."
Verified Buyer · Marcus D., Boise ID · Purchased 3 months ago