No fancy stuff such as optic-ready slide, spring guide built-in laser sight, or even railed frame. Just a good trigger, good sights, good looking good reliability and good accuracy. What a legendary firearm 1911 is.

@mengx94

2 жыл бұрын

Needs a rail so I can mount my olights

@jpb1231000

2 жыл бұрын

@@mengx94 I understand that too!!!

@TheBandit59

2 жыл бұрын

Cheap 1911's dont have the hours put in to make them reliable, it takes many hours to make a great " classic" 1911, and many dollars gor those hours? I had a Colt Officers jam in a shootout , not all 1911's are reliable? I have plain 1911's, and my latest is " fancy" if you want to call great features fancy?

@biggunshandguns3687

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBandit59 officers model is why it was unreliable. The shortest barrel length that can be reliable is 4 3/4. Keep the 1911's The way they were designed and the function reliable. My first 1911 was from Springfield came in a cardboard box plastic grips parkereized and the itty bitty sights. I never had a jam or malfunction of any kind

@TheBandit59

2 жыл бұрын

@@biggunshandguns3687 your absolutely right! I didnt know anything about 1911's then. Ive found the longer the slide , the reliability goes up expedentially. My Night Hawk Carry Plus, which is in .45, has bedn ultra reliable. It has a 3.8" barrell, but the main spring is so string, I have problems putting it back together because of my severe authritis. Thanks for the feedback. Donn

Love the clean traditional look. Couldn't agree more. ..45 is what the 1911 was made for. No 9mm

@pedronogueira9979

2 жыл бұрын

A 1911 in 9mm is like an American warrior speaking german...

@benningsniper9516

2 жыл бұрын

2011s are amazing pistols. Single stacks aren't for everyone.

@calebmelton5989

2 жыл бұрын

Springfield makes a great 1911 built around 9mm

@ZFlyingVLover

2 жыл бұрын

If you want a classic 9mm then get the SA 35!

@mr.sluggz5420

2 жыл бұрын

They should have never made no other caliber but 45 in a 1911. If you can’t handle a 45 then don’t

Springfield nailed it with this one. All the stuff I want, nothing extra fussy. Great price, too.

@mizzoupatriot8814

2 жыл бұрын

I have a Glock 21 and I've been thinking about adding a 1911 to my collection...I think I found which one I'm going to be buying.

@Chase_01

2 жыл бұрын

I bought one yesterday I don’t regret it a bit the SA garrison is now my favorite handgun I own

@mizzoupatriot8814

2 жыл бұрын

@@Chase_01 Awesome guns...Can't wait to get my hands on one....Patience is a virtue lol!!

@TheRealZJE313

2 жыл бұрын

And it's one of the Best CCW 1911s too

@jase1125

2 жыл бұрын

Recommend looking at Bul Armory for better quality and features for the same or lower price.

I’ve had my garrison for a few months, zero failures, absolutely love it, well balanced, clean, simple, perfectly fitted slide, Never getting rid of it.

I have had my Springfield for 20 years countless rounds never a failure I love mine

@Helibeaver

2 жыл бұрын

This is never true. Never

@lindenarden667

2 жыл бұрын

@@Helibeaver My Springfield 1911 is closer to 30years old. No failures. It's true every time you service it regularly, refrain from BS ammo, replace the spring once in awhile, and just learn what you're doing. 1911s are not for beginners. If yours fails (for everybody) send it home under warranty and it will stop. Too simple. Sorry about your luck. It also helps to remember that- "Cool stuff ain't cheap and cheap stuff ain't cool." Ted Turner

@joebenson528

2 жыл бұрын

@@Helibeaver If you use good ammo and enough maintenance you should not see failures unless something breaks. Just like cars or any kind of machine it's "reliable" until it's not (breaks). A BMW will run flawlessly for 30k miles after that you're playing with fire. Well made firearms with the best materials should last a lifetime with average* use.

@TheRealZJE313

2 жыл бұрын

Me too bought mine in 97 Champion range officer and runs flawless especially cents I started using Willson combat mags

@Sobriety5424

2 жыл бұрын

You go brother!

First pistol I ever fired at the age of 15 was the Colt Commander 1911 and I've loved the 45 cal 1911 ever since. It's an American icon that has stood the test of time.

I recently shot my first 1911 at an Armed Women of America meeting, and I loved it; when I asked about getting one, my local gunshop advised Springfield, possibly a high end Kimber. I ordered a 9mm Garrison from Palmetto State Armory for $800 and am really enjoying it - I’m a Big Girl, 6’2”; I prefer Big Guns (I have a Beretta 92FS) The recoil of the Springfield was somewhat milder than the 92FS. I did have an issue with the slide after 20 rounds, but I attribute it to ‘new gun’ issues. I’ve field stripped, cleaned and really lubricated it, having been told that 1911’s like a lot of lubricant I’m looking forward to getting back on the range - this Garrison just fits my hand so well!

@omarnichols7681

9 күн бұрын

I bought the garrison in 45acp and I love it very accurate

Just got me one!! Found a bargain deal on G4G USA for $690!! Tested her out at the range this Saturday. Shot 100 rounds of 230 gr. .45 hardballs with zero malfunctions. Best $690 bucks I ever spent!! Thanks Sootch!!

Went to the range and put 200 rounds for the first time and it was such a pleasant gun to shoot and accurate as heck. I love my new home protection gun. Anyone who steps in this house illegally they are going to be in a world of hurt. Thanks for the great video.

@williamzuggi3168

2 жыл бұрын

My Rock Island 1911 is right next to me at nights

@tedforrester1948

10 ай бұрын

​@@williamzuggi3168does your RIA actually shoot right? Mine has never consistently loaded right. Have put more than 500 rounds through it, so it's past the break in point and it still almost always does not load the second round, or often the third. I have tried the stock mag, and two other after-martet mags.

@williamzuggi3168

10 ай бұрын

My first one I sent back they sent another no problem that's the one I shoot now. First one had FTE's constantly

I'm a sucker for nostalgia and so I'm very drawn to this 1911. Oddly enough it's almost a exact replica of a cap gun I used to own as a kid.

@anthonyegreene

2 жыл бұрын

So... I'm thinking the cap gun was a replica of a 1911. 🙂

@MegaRiffraff

Жыл бұрын

I had one of those they were called Johnny , something , can’t remember 😒

I have a DW specialist but I've always had a special place for Springfields. Rock solid platform. The Garrison has my attention. Beautiful pistol.

I set out to customize this pistol but I really love it the way it is. A beautiful holster perhaps , Wilson mags , what a classic design 🇺🇸

I’m a colt guy but the colts are skyrocketing in price. I just got my garrison and it’s my first Springfield for the money I think it’s a fine 1911 for the price. It has a lot of upgrades that you would have to buy with a standard colt. Great video and even better 1911!

I've held several 1911's from different manufacturers, and I kept coming back to the Springfield Armory 1911. This is a REAL gun, and feels like a real gun! Maybe you don't understand what I mean but when you put this in your hand, it just says this is the gun! Love it!

@enricomandragona163

Жыл бұрын

Unless you put a Colt Classic in your hand!!

The "Thats what he said" cut scene really hit the spot. Thanks Michael Scott.

Great MSRP on this thing...They will fly off the shelf at that price..Springfield hit a major home run with this handgun.

Simply elegant. I love traditional features! This is my 1st 1911 with the thin grips and I love them...despite having XL hands. What a perfect 1911!

I've had many springfield 1911 pistols over the years, their trophy match model my favorite. Never a malfunction, super accurate.

1911: A work of art.

I have a Springfield 1911 A1. I love mine. With a full size 1911 there's hardly any recoil. It's a very pleasant gun to shoot.

I have a springfield 1911 A1. Love it. On target. Charged the grips to hogue combat. Looks awesome on my leg or shoulder.

“That hole is large, (that’s what she said)”, had me rolling with that! As always,great review. Can’t tell you how many guns I’ve bought based off your reviews. Thank you!

First thing thanks for always emphasizing safety and unloaded guns. First handgun I ever fired at the local range was a Springfield 1911 years ago. Another great video thanks

I loved your review on the Springfield Garrison 1911. I bought one this morning

Thankyou for making this video. I always come back to this for cleaning.

One of the best channels on yt ...clear video shoots the weapon and reviews it !! Thanks for the content 🇺🇸

Great review Sootch! I only own one 1911 and have been wanting another. This is the one!!

Great review just picked one up was surprised to see em in stock at the local shop. Thanks for the in depth vid 👍🏻

Great review. I received one of these as a gift, and your review was spot on and helpful. I love this gun. (I also appreciate your bloopers at the end of the video)😆

Just ordered this! Thanks for your review!

Love my older Springfield Loaded 5". Has a match barrel & trijicon night sights. My favorite EDC. It just plain ol' works. Gives those feral hogs a bad time too! lol. Great review here. People, you can not ever go wrong having a weapon like this.

I love my Springfield Armory 1911 Range Officer in 9mm. Tight tolerances, great trigger and very accurate with the match barrel. The Garrison is very similar. Great features with nothing extra. Great features for the price. Thanks for the review. 🔥👊💪🇺🇸

@sootch00

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brother! The Range Officer is a sweet shooting gun.

"They all fall with ball!" Haha, so true!

Looks like a really nice pistol. My MilSpec Springfield is 16 years old and has never let me down. I really hope they eventually offer this finish on the SA-35.

Looks like my favorite 1911, a Rock River Hardball .45acp. Awesome pistol.

Every collection should include at least one 1911. It's no accident the design has been around this long. Problem is once you have one they seem to multiply and most of them aren't cheap. Still my favorite pistol to take to the range and sure wouldn't be scared to defend myself with one either.

I really like the looks of the Garrison, Thanks for the review Stay Strong 💪

That blueing is amazing. Old school finish for sure!

Great review Don, I picked up the stainless model& love it. The only thing I’m changing is the guide rod and going with the 17# recoil spring with the Wilson combat shock buffer. The gun shoots awesome but want the better spring and buffer to protect the slide to frame. I love all other aspects of this gun with just the right amount of upgrades. Very classic looking pistol.

@NismoSaab

Жыл бұрын

Have you done those modifications? How is it?

Wow, I have just bought a couple pistols when I came home in Virginia a Glock 30 and a Glock 36. Now Springfield came out with this one, no doubt, I definitely want one. That blue finish is just awesome.

They all fall to ball good ol 45acp!!!!! I just saw this on SA website and im reminded again why i love the 1911 platform i have 4 and this one will be my 5th if i see it in person this reminds me of my two SA Ronins i have and my SA loaded operator and a SA range officer stainless i had all in one!!! Sootch i definitely will be adding the garrison to my 1911 family

Thanks for the video. You do an amazing job with your reviews.

Another great review, thanks Sootch!

I BOUGHT ONE A FEW WEEKS BACK... I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS GUN... BOUGHT IT A ROYS PAWN AND GUN IN IRVING TX... THIS VIDEO WAS GREAT BROTHER

Love your vids!, nice and clean, and I just love the 1911, specially this one" Garrison" named after a bar from the past. This is def on my wish list. Thank you!!

1911 one of my all time favorite.

I really like Springfield’s pistols, but when 600 dollar pistols come with as many as 3 magazines, you would think they could manage at least two with an 800 dollar gun, but between this and the SA35 the single magazine seems to be their new standard.

@robinj.9329

2 жыл бұрын

All of my semi-autos are purchased with extra mags!. At least 3, and sometimes 4 . You never know when a mag will get dropped, or even stepped on! One mag? HOW CHEAP CAN YOU GET ?

@konovalov10

2 жыл бұрын

This is the main trend: to provide less product but at the same or more expensive price => more margins ! Look at Apple: You don't even get a charger anymore when you buy an iPhone. Only a cable. Supposedly for ecological reasons (LOL), but the price never drops!

@Wachtier

2 жыл бұрын

@@konovalov10 You can give them the benefit of the doubt and suggest they’re doing it to keep the price low (an excuse I’ll accept for a 400 dollar Rock Island 1911 with only one magazine), but for 800 dollars that’s probably not a valid excuse. If Beretta can manage to put 2 or 3 magazines in a 92x box (a fairly similar pistol in terms of complexity and metal content, you get 3 with the older 92x pistols, only 2 with the red dot compatible model with the front serrations) for between 600 and 700 dollars, there’s no reason that Springfield can’t fit at least two into the price tags for this gun. It really is a shame because, that bit of gouging aside, they do make some really nice 1911s.

@garyK.45ACP

2 жыл бұрын

FWIW, The ONLY magazines I use in my 5, 1911 pistols (3 Colt's, 2 Kimbers) are Wilson Combat mags. I have no need for any other magazines to be left in the box with the owners manual and lock. Buy three Wilson mags and you will never need any other mags for any 1911.

@uppastdawn7627

2 жыл бұрын

Who doesn’t already have like 20 1911 mags anyway?🤣

Commander size, bobbed frame, bull barrell, flat trigger, highcut under grip, optics cut, and DLC finished. Thats what I ordered on my last 1911. I enjoy your reviews, now my daughter is watching.

What an excellent testing and Beautiful Product Thats a very impressive 1911 cant go wrong with the price or Quality of the History aswell.

“That’s what he said.” I spit coffee.

@kylejohnson1308

2 жыл бұрын

It caught me by surprise. I had to think about it for a second and then I couldn't stop laughing for a long time. 🤣🤣🤣

@christopheraroig7531

2 жыл бұрын

Same here, I was like “somebody come get their dad!”

That's what I am looking for in a 1911, a basic upgraded model, Blued, beaver tail GS, no FCS, and good sights, aluminum trigger, flat MSH, and a commander hammer

Beautiful 1911. I love the classic blue.

I actually just won this exact 1911 at a hunters banquet raffle and I’m in love!

Beautiful gun that has a timeless look and works very well. Fantastic design. Thank you John Moses Browning!

@johnmosesbrowning5831

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

Man at the price this is going for and it has all the stuff I want for my carry 1911. I’m there. That finish is right on the $ too

Wow Springfield is coming with it.i have my champion model I bought back in 1997 and still runs flawless

I’ve owned 2 full size and still own an Ultra Compact. 3 of the 6 1911’s that I’ve owned were Springfields. All good reliable pistols. I wouldn’t mind owning a Gartison. It has the best of the traditional 1911 with nice upgrades. I think the only upgrades that I’d add would be TruGlo fiber optic tritium night sights a polished feed ramp, good quality 8 rd magazines and a 3.5 lb trigger. A Wilson Combat Bullet Proof extractor and firing pin and spring. That would make an already good pistol better. The salt nitride is more durable than I think Sootch knows it to be. Good review Sootch.

I have 3 Springfield 1911's and love them each. This one looks to me to be a level below the "loaded" series. Very nice looking pistol. Great review, as always. "Be strong, be of good courage, God Bless America, long live the Republic!"

Just how I love em. No FCS, blued, traditional with some nice modern touches as mentioned. About perfect IMO. I bet I will really age nicely too as long as you keep the rust off. I love the way bluing ages. Also it would be a perfect base gun for a full up high end custom build!

Nice review Sootch....think I'm going to get one now....fortunately I have a ton of 1911 mags....

Awesome review! Looking forward for more videos soon!

I had the milspec which was awesome for the price. This takes essentially that, adds better sights, not parkerized, and the only real issue I had - the extended beavertail. I think this is a great entry.

This video sold me! Just bought it from PSA for $750!! Gotta love those daily deals!

So fine. Nothing like a simple 1911. Sleek beauty.

Sootch, please do more reviews of 1911 pistols. Thanks in advance.

As always great review Sootch oo!

I love the 1911, just wish I had one. Cheers from Australia.

I just bought my first gun today, and it was this one amazing feel! And amazing video! Thank you

@fredmartin328

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome. Vote to defend your 2A rights.

@motoknivesandgunsbyjt

2 жыл бұрын

Salute to you! Join the NRA to continue to enjoy your freedoms.

I just purchased one today I'm so happy with it😁👍

I have the Springfield Range Officer Champion. 4.25 inch barrel and a super trigger. A great 1911.

I picked up the stainless version. What a bargain this gun was. Beautiful piece.

Just got my first 1911. Got a Garrison. Got it on sale for $649.00, new in the box.

Sootch00, thank you very much 👍

Nice pistol sounds like a reinvention of the Range Officer with a few differences. Also a great pistol I have both in 9mm and .45 and love it!

Damn nice gun. That trigger is sweet love to try it. $800 msrp very reasonable. Springfield should pay you to review their guns because now I want one. 👍

I just ordered one for way under MSRP. Looked in two places and both had it. SS model is harder to find. Thanks for the great video, you sold me.

Ordering my own soon so excited 😍, always wanted a Springfield 1911 but didn’t want to cash out the price but $800 with good reviews? I’m in

Only thing I changed, I put on a Truglo TFO sight. I have them on my other pistols. They work really well with my older eyes.

That’s exactly the configuration I like in a 1911. I would change those skinny grips though. Great video sir.

Another Excellent Video Thanks For Sharing

Sootch 00 think you for the quality of you video

Sootch00 does the Best reviews on youtube

just picked up da stainless model today. cant wait to take it to da range ✊🏾

as always, sootch likes EVERYTHING

Springfield is bringin it! That new 35 hi-power is nothing short of amazing.

@ctsmith9225

2 жыл бұрын

Right!! 4 guns in 3 years that waypoint rifle the Ronin series the hi power and now the garrison!!

@OutnBacker

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, and they are nothing short of amazingly unavailable at reasonable prices. I won't pay what they're going for.

@ctsmith9225

2 жыл бұрын

@@OutnBacker ok

@DS..69

2 жыл бұрын

@@OutnBacker Ya snooze, ya lose.

@OutnBacker

2 жыл бұрын

@@DS..69 You got that right, but I'll be lurking in a couple years - after all the fools paid upwards of $1200-$1500 (soon) for that sandblasted "parkerized" version, because by then they'll have a polished blued or stainless out and those guys will - again - over pay and there will be plenty of good used plain carry models for a song. Remember the tortoise and the hare?

I had garrison for quite a while I don't even know how many rounds I have no jamming ,no misfires accurate love it

Looks great! I’ll be buying one soon.

Thank you, awesome video. Helped out

The story of Sgt. Alvin York is still amazing. I think he killed 6 German soldiers with his 1911 and those miniscule sights probably firing single handed as they did back then.

@sctm81

2 жыл бұрын

Can you imagine firing single handedly at 6 guys charging at you with adrenaline going and all and taking them all down.

@Vox-Populi

2 жыл бұрын

He shot back to front as they charged, like shooting a flock of geese, so you don't startle the lead goose. Lights out.

@kylerobison1425

2 жыл бұрын

Shooting single-handedly it’s not that hard if you practice it the way we practice shooting makes you a smaller target and I enjoy doing it at the Range

@williamzuggi3168

2 жыл бұрын

I like the GI sights never had any difficulty sighting with them

@MegaRiffraff

Жыл бұрын

I have a 1918 1911 , my father traded for it in 1974 , from the man who brought it home from ww1 , I inherited it in 1998 , it has never failed to load or fire 👍🏻

Springfield Armory doing something GOOD ..! 👍👍👍

Absolutely love my 1911s

Great video thanks for sharing

Thats a beautifully made 1911.

Beautiful pistol! Thank you!!!

Just got one of these in stainless. Can't wait

I enjoy Your review’s vary satisfying

Wow and the rear windage sight didn't even fall off like mine did!! Awesome pistol!!👍

Now, that is a beauty!

Both my SA Mil-Specs are all the 1911's I need.

That is a ten plus. Great pistol for a great price. Super review