Springfield Garrison 1911 Review & Accuracy
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- The Springfield Garrison is yet another quality addition to the Springfield 1911 line of pistols and may actually be the best value in the mid-range 1911 market. In this video, we discuss the details and accuracy of the new Garrison in 45 ACP and why this might be the perfect gun for both new 1911 owners and those who want to add to their 1911 collections - at a GREAT PRICE!
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I just traded my Kimber LW 1911 for a Springfield Garrison and couldn’t be happier with it.
I love 1911’s from the Kimber Custom to Ruger, to Dan Wesson, Wilson and Nighthawk - all of which I own. Hat’s off to Springfield for making the 1911 a core offering, not like Sig that has all but given up. I’m adding a stainless Garrison and TRP to my collection. Great video!
Got one of these the other day. Mine has been 100% reliable so far as well. I’m enjoying it
I own a Garrison in blued as well... not many manufacturers doing blueing anymore... more use a parkerized or dull black finish, so the blueing was one reason I love the Garrison model. I hate forward cocking serrations, and Garrison has none.... One thing the review didn't mention about the thin grips... it also has thin grip bushings, so if someone wishes to change to standard thickness grips... need to install standard bushings as well....
No, you only have to get standard length screws.
Standard bushings will add support to the holes on thicker grips, without which the grip holes may fracture under the stress of firing. May not, but I don’t want to risk an expensive set of grips if not necessary. Grip screw o-rings and grip bushing o-rings may be overkill to some, but they also help to better protect the grips.
Your reviews are some of the best on line, thank so much !
Springfield manufactures excellent 1911s at great price point. You can’t go wrong with a Springfield. Love that blue on the Garrison.
This is the best review of this pistol on UA-cam. Every detail is covered from finish to fit to practical accuracy. Thank you for making it. It has made up my mind for me to buy one of these as I used to have an A1 and it never let me down.
Note: someone passed this along to me way back, and they were correct. It is hard to judge the frame to slide fit with the barrel installed. That’s because the slide stop and link push the barrel up against the slide. That takes up a lot of slop. Really need to field strip and then check the fit without the barrel barrel installed.
P.S. I really love this gun. Very pretty. Pretty much has what I would want to do to one.
Just bought one today, mainly because I always wanted a 1911 and it was in my budget
Picked one up today for $764. The build quality is impressive. I don't think I'll have to sink $300 to make it shoot well; it appears to be good as is. Looking forward to some range time.
I find the Range Officer is a better buy due to the rear adjustable sights. It seems people just don't care for adjustable rear sights.
They snag if your carrying a 1911 iwb
I bought the blued one. I love it! 150 rounds so far zero issues. I'm very pleased for 750
I have a blued one as well, it’s a lot easier for me to sight up on over the shine of stainless
I think a lot of right handed shooters assume we lefties NEED an ambi safety on a 1911. We really don’t. It’s a nice bonus when it’s there, but we’ve been adapting to things designed for right handed people our entire lives. The traditional 1911 is no different. I chose the Garrison. The lack of an ambi safety really didn’t factor into it.
I don't like the look of front slide serrations, and I like the fine serrations instead of wider cut ones. To me, the Springfield Professional is the sexiest-looking 1911 out there, and this has a similar aesthetic. I really dig the look of it. The only thing it's missing is a magwell.
The Garrison and the Ronin are thr best value for the money. They work, nicely fitted,. Not great, but good. I just took my Ronin in for a trigger job and bow getting thr slide Cerakoted. The Ronin is a perfect outdoor 1911 once the slide is Cerakoted and a good truck gun. It's tough, durable, and accurate. I have les baers and Ed Browns but I won't cry if I scratch the Ronin or pistol whip someone.
Just bought a stainless garrison. Get it next week. In my 7 day waiting period. Can't wait
It's been over 7 days.... how do you like your Garrison? A friend of mine rambled of a bunch of good 1911 manufacturers, and this was his choice, too. I'm looking to purchase my first 1911 in 45 cal. And wondered if you had any problems? I ran 50 rounds through my M&P shield 45 and had numerous problems failure to get into battery.
@@mikeweatherbee2 i love it
Great Video!! Thank you
I got the Garrison in Black not sure why people call it blue. S&W still does blue, on revolvers and Colt has a few blue 1911's
It’s a Blued finish man haha
Are SA barrels the same across the Mil-Spec, Loaded, TRP, and Garrison?
Totally agree, all you need and nothing superfluous for a 1911, just as the no longer in production range officer, another great value pistol. Just wish they come out with a 9mm variant.
As you know, they have. I got one. It's Grrrrreeaatttt!
I went to get the
Mil-Spec model the other day. I just really like the bare bones look of Mil-Spec models. Then I saw the Garrison, what did it for me were the sights. I was able to see them more easily than the ones on the
Mil-Spec. Great gun.
Can u put fiber optic in the front sight
Great review, that hot salt bluing has got me, for the price its a must have, thanks for the video.
I bought one I loved it so much. Blued Garrison & Mil-Spec LOVE IT
Have had the stainless for about 4 months now 100 percent reliable. Only my second 1911 love this gun
Which grade carbon steel used in garrison model?????
Finally able to put 150 rounds through the new Garrison blued version. I am new to 1911's and def different to shoot that the SW MP 9mm which is the only other semi I have. It shot accurately when I had good technique. Looking forward to putting many more rounds through it. I was using Speer Lawman 230gr. No issues feeding etc.
Great review and help me decide on the Garrison. Had been looking at Rock Island and Kimber. New sub here, Thanks.
Great informative review.thank you sir from a Kimber advocate! Buying a Garrison
Buds has them for $576 with three mags right now.
Is Springfield still using the mainspring housing with the ILS (internal locking system)?
I have one of the last MC Operator models made with the new style slide marks before they were discontinued and there's no locking system in it.
What you're giving up with the Garrison is the Kimber Swartz firing pin safety and that's worth it's weight in gold lol!
Can you explain what that is for a newbie like me?
Very nice review and comparison. Springfield Armory make the best 1911 for it's price point. I have several SA one of my favorites being the Loaded..
Pretty sure that trigger is aluminum, not stainless.
I've owned several springfield armory 1911s. Absolutely beautiful guns. The problem is they weren't reliable...
I have owned 3 springfield armory 1911s, 2 ronin 10mm's and one mil spec 45acp . I've also owned 2 Colt gold cup trophies in 45acp
Beautiful guns !
Problem, very unreliable. Many failures to feed.
Very disappointing.
Buyer be aware, 1911s are not plug and play like modern polymer semiautomatic handguns...
They aren't nearly as reliable, they need more owner involvement. They're great for true gun enthusiasts who like to tinker.
If your a casual gun person who just wants a weapon for protection, I wouldn't recommend a production 1911.
What!!!!!!such it up buttercup.this is one of best Carry gun for 1911s let's u now that u have a REAL GUN on you
I’ve got small hands and I still prefer the thicker grips. The recoil is significantly more noticeable to me with the slim grips. Maybe it’s just me. But one of the reasons I stick with the 1911 is because of my small hands. I can’t reach the trigger on a Glock, Beretta, Walther etc. The 1911 with a short trigger is a perfect fit for me. And of course I love the 45 auto cartridge!
Excellent review and reviewer who doesn't begin with "What's up You Tube" and then talks softly through the video.
I’ve had a dozen 1911 pistols, and bought a Garrison in 9mm for my wife. It is truly a gem, and needs nothing out of the box.
I'm looking at the Garrison or the Ronin for my next 1911. I dont really know which one is better.
It really depends on how you want the gun to "look." The features are largely the same with the exception of the sites, blued/stainless combination, etc.: ua-cam.com/video/uN_8K_b3GOc/v-deo.html
If the loaded or garrison had a lightrail, I’d be grabbing one in a heartbeat. Seems like only the Emissary, Loaded operator and of course TRP have that option, but they’re all almost double the out the door cost of the Garrison. Garrison does seem great for just a basic yet high quality 1911.
I’m not big on names or gimmicks so I would say the Garrison or even the Mil-Spec.
Consider the SDS Imports GI if you’re on a budget.
@Dale Ross What was the turnaround time for the repair?
@Dale Ross Hi Dale! You & your wife have an impressive 1911 collection.
🤠🇺🇸👍⭐️. B9USA Sr.
Just got one for $795 after tax. Gotta wait to pick it up. I always get delayed for some reason. Never denied, mind you! Can't wait to test her out.
Just pick up a used two weeks ago for 699.00 and got to the range yesterday. Shot great no problems. Didn't look to have be shot at all.
I've looked at one of these at a gun store near me and I'm having a hard time telling a huge difference between this and a loaded model but the loaded 1911 is $150-200 more. I'm confused.
What was the garrison price at in your area?
@@smoothoperator137 mine was $720 before tax. Not terrible. That same store has a loaded stainless for $900 something.
I think the loaded has the nights sights and the front slide serrations. That's the only difference I can tell?
@@kyklain86 That would explain the difference In price. But honestly I like the white 3 dot and I don't worry too much about serrations there so I think the Garrison might be better for me at least. Tbh I can't speak on the Ronin just because I'm vain and don't like pistols with black frames and stainless slides but that's just personal preference. I'm sure either would be great.
Unless you want front slide cuts, ambi-safety, and full sized grips, you might be better off with the Garrison: ua-cam.com/video/27sfjZP6f88/v-deo.html
I have alot of 1911s, bought a garrison haven't shot it yeat. My fave for shooting steel plates at our local gun club is a mil/spec springfield. It's a very accurate 1911.
nice that you mentioned the bluing, i was going to buy the stainless but i liked the blued version better.
My 9mm Garrison just arrived at my FFL tonight. I surely hope mine is as nice as yours.
Maybe a dumb question but are you in Arizona an do you/shop work on Triggers
Nick in Mesa
If you get rid of a 1911 because a failure to feed before it even has a chance to break in you aren’t doing it justice never had any issues with my Springfields either have a Mil spec and the new operator
I'm left handed but I can shoot really well with my right thanks to uncle Sam
New to the channel! Just picked up the SS model and am pretty excited to get it out to the range.
I wish the Garrison game with a rail I want a nite stand gun and I want a 1911 but I also have to have a light and the blued with wood grips is the the one I want!🤯🔫🃏
The Springfield garrison doesn't have the front serrations?
Excellent analysis! Verifies all that I love about the Garrison.
Good info, thanks , I`ve been looking at buying one.
The garrison is not the best bang for your buck 1911.
Great video! I love that the Garrison has the traditional serrations and did not include the front serrations. Great pistol!
@richardlinares4616
6 hours ago
Springfield Armory Garrison 1911. Offers every thing want nothing I do not want. That why gone buy as my next handgun. Great review enjoy very much.
I think the naming is cool 😎 it's fitting
The extractor looks like it’s not tuned.
Excellent review
Just bought one! Very excited to pick it up!
I was thinking about buying one of these.
Just got one love it.
I think the Ruger SR1911 is the best 1911 bang for the buck when it came out. In fact I would say the Garrison is late to the game with the sights, trigger, checkering, hammer, etc. The only thing I thinks is better is the blueing vs. SS and the lack of warnings, and billboard effect Ruger does on the pistol to make it so unattractive. I paid about 700$ for my SR1911-5" when it first came out and it has been an excellent shooter. Now I have a few others including a Dan Wesson and A Wilson Combat for comparison. Does it measure up ? No, but for the money spent and the all the upgrades Ruger added back then in 2011, it shows Springfield is just now trying to get in on the game, albeit- Late!
Umm Springfield has been making similarly configured and priced 1911s for way, way longer than Ruger.
@@chrisf247 Please Tell me which Springfield 1911 in 2011 that had all the bells and whistles that Ruger came out with in one package. The Garrison is nice and its Blue but its still after the fact, so with all the hooplah, I just want to throw a plug in for the SR1911!
@@johnjackson7464 Did you do a thorough check of the Springfield line in 2011? Some years ago I owned a Colt series 70 Government model that was tweaked by a gunsmith friend. Lowered flared ejection port, trigger job. The Smith had stripped and polished the slide, applied a deep high gloss bluing and added nice coco bolo grips. It was a nice looking pistol. Parted with it sadly. When Springfield released the Garrison it was only natural to find one at a good price. I am quite pleased with it.
Add the fact that Springfield uses forged frame and slides.All Rugers are cast.A lot of people sold their SR1911’s when this was found out.Good luck with yours,though.
Hey AZ.....do you ever use anything except ball ammo in your 1911s? Wondering if your reliability includes SD ammo.
Great video. Earned a sub👍
Thank you.
Grips are on that Kimber what make and model grips are on it?
Thanks for the review, just ordered one!
Despite the bitching people do about Springfield's politics, they are my go-to 1911 manufacturer. I've had several 1911s that cost a lot more than Springfield's offerings, and even went through 6 different Colt Series 70s of the "grail years" trying to find one that would work. Springfields, however have been nearly 100% out of the box. The only exception was one of their WWII models with a rough feed ramp wouldn't feed hollowpoints. After polishing the ramp, it's been 100%. All other Springfields from Mil-Specs to two TRPs have run right out of the box for me.
My beef with Springfield amounts to them claiming heritage to the original government Springfield armory, which is a national historic site today. Sort of like Henry insinuating they have something to do with the original Henry, and neither has any truth to it.