I just got a commander in a few weeks ago and could not be more pleased with the bow. It is the quietest most comfortable bow I have put my hands on in the last ten years or so, I would assume the Guardian should be right along those lines as well though it is built of the same riser design just a little shorter. I will be looking at another bow too soon as a back up bow and will be looking at the guardian and general myself. If I had to pick between the two bows it would be tough but at this time, like I told you, I wouldn't trade the commander for anything out there...Good Luck on your decision...