Is the Springfield RONIN 4.25 .45 ACP 1911 Good?

[@jackmarks2176]

I think a feature of the gun you didn't mention is that it has a "ramped" barrel. Very important considering the alloy frame, most 45's use the frame as a ramp. I think this is a great feature in a alloy frame, may save a little wear if you shoot a lot.

[@locacarnivore900]

You are correct. It fixes a lot of 1911 issues.

[@ReedeetZee]

I have one of these and absolutely LOVE it. At the range, other 1911 enthusiests will say they really like the looks of it. Never had anyone say that about any of my other guns. LOL

[@jmac2465]

Had this exact pistol, but in 9mm. It was the best shooting pistol I had……had. I got a wild hair and traded it in for a Kimber KDS9C. Worst trade off ever. The Kimber was absolutely horrible and their customer service was even worse. Kept it 1.5 months and gave it back. Looking. To get a Ronin in 10mm. Is a beautiful gun.

[@locacarnivore900]

Yeah, we all have the ones we let get away. Sorry it work out like that. By the way, check out our 2 part review of the Ronin 10mm, if you haven't already. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers.

[@jmac2465]

@@locacarnivore900 Definitely! Keep sending them down range Brother!!

[@AlexDamasoJr]

I have one of ronin springfield 45 acp , i love this gun,

[@locacarnivore900]

It is my fav 1911.

[@straightupballin3]

I use and carry the same one. I used to have similar failure to feeds with either the stock or Wilson combat mags. Once I cleaned it and oiled it real nice, not a hiccup since. I thoroughly love this gun.

[@locacarnivore900]

Glad it worked out for you. Thanks for watching. Cheers.

[@Hercules1-v9m]

I have read the shorter 1911s can have reliability issues with the standard 230 grain ammo. The lighter 185 grain ammo seems to fix the issue from what I have read.

[@locacarnivore900]

@@Hercules1-v9m Depends on the gun--as usual with 1911s. In general anything shorter than 4.25 inches has more reliability issues. I can attest to that from first hand experience.

[@linwoodclark5486]

I agree. My carry is a Ruger. It comes with a titanium feed ramp. I have never had a failures of any kind. with a sturdy leather holster and a good gun belt you don't even know it's there.

[@TheRealZJM377]

That's right. Now send it back to Ruger for upgrades like Magwell night sights and front checkering so you can keep your life time warranty

[@LordSesshomaru86]

I got a full-size aos one a few days ago. So far the factory magazine goes into the mag well halfway, then I have to force it in the rest of the way. I tried to chamber a round slowly, that was a no-go as it wouldn't go in battery. I'm not familiar with 1911s and how they operate, but it's definitely not like my Glock where it'll chamber no matter how slow or fast I do it. I'll experiment more with it in the morning, but I really don't want to have to return it or ship it off for servicing when I just got it.

[@synystur21]

I carry a combat commander all steel, zero issues. I always preferred commander size over government.

[@the-real-John-Oconnor]

Thank you for all of these videos, they are great! I subscribed to the channel today! Could you please tell me what ear muffs you are using?

[@locacarnivore900]

Glad you enjoy them, I really like making them. Thanks for the sub, as well. The ear pro are Peltor H6B/V. I bought them in the early 90s, don't know if they are still available. Love 'em: light and fit around lots of head gear. Cheers.

[@tchort93]

i get that failure to feed with my gov. model. the feed ramp needs polishing i think, and the heavy slide is pushing on the end of the rounds causing the bullet to get pushed farther back in the casing, causing the edge of the shell casing to catch the feed ramp. iv ran fmj and hollow points and different brands so i know its not just the rounds i used.

[@bryanbumgardner1959]

“Ronin”, not “Roneen”, lol. Great review. I just ordered the damn pistol. I’m telling my wife the review made me do it. 😂

[@locacarnivore900]

Tomato, tom-ah-to. Glad you enjoyed the vid. Enjoy your new roscoe. Thanks for watching.

[@w4mkh]

I suspect the dead trigger issue was the grip safety not disengaging while wearing gloves. But I would love to know the real reason.

[@locacarnivore900]

Fired it without gloves as well. Problem seems to stop when I concentrate on trigger release and don't ride it forward for the reset. Training issue, it seems, but the jury is still out. Cheers.

[@Daryl-id2if]

My thoughts too. Nice gun handling and safety, NOT! He has some learning to do.

[@howardkahn4330]

this guy does not show himself to be a so called gun expert, just an average shooter who can not hit the side of a barn...like an honest man.....

[@mikecompton6401]

I want one

[@TheRealZJM377]

SA is the top production 1911s out there. Now send it back for upgrades like Magwell night sights and front checkering so you can keep your life time warranty

[@tomhorn1876]

If the Dead Trigger didn't move, I'd guess a failure to fully depress the grip safety. Maybe hard to notice with gloves on.

[@locacarnivore900]

Looked into all those possibilities and talked with a certified 1911 armorer. We concluded I was riding the trigger too much like a striker-fired gun. Once I corrected my trigger reset technique, the problem seems to have gone away. Thanks for watching!

[@longhaul007]

Awesome video. I have the full size Ronin in 45 acp and had the same issue. Don’t waste ammo send it back to SA, I was treated with top notch customer service and had my gun back under 3 weeks. They reamed and polished chamber, polished breech face and adjusted extractor. And your ear muffs look like mine from the 1980’s lol yes I I’m an ole 80’s guy too.

[@locacarnivore900]

Glad you enjoyed the show! The problem has been getting better as I get used to the gun. I'll have a follow up video on the subject once a conclusion is reached. Make sure you subscribe if you haven't already. Cheers.

[@pastorhalhall]

I have this same gun. Great shooter. Only issue is a few failure to feeds with Chip McCormick 10 rounders on the last round. I have lots of Wilson Combat mags, no problems. A few Mec-Gar mags, no problems. A few Colt mags, no problems. I had those same exact ear protectors back in the 80’s. I think I still have them in a box in my attic!! 😂

[@locacarnivore900]

I've heard one should avoid the 10 round extendo 1911 mags. Thanks for watching. Cheers.

[@DonChansuwan]

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[@Hamish_Whitehaven]

dead trigger ? must be a grip problem with safety or so not release the trigger enough, at least mine has not any problem in over 1000 shoots, greetings

[@locacarnivore900]

After talking to a certified 1911 armorer, we concluded probably operator error. He counseled me on proper trigger reset technique and the problem has not recurred. Cheers.

[@Daryl-id2if]

Okay, I guess that I am into self punishment, so I continued to watch. The lack of knowledge is killing me, wow! So Federal Hi Shok, not Hydra Shok.. Come on man, learn your ammo names. You're going to carry? That is scary!! We saw your aper plate target, your grouping sucks and lose the fairy music......I thought that you were Canadian until you ripped the metric system. Yes, I have always lived in the USA.

[@locacarnivore900]

Glad you enjoyed it. I didn't mean to indulge masochists such as yourself, but as long as it was good for you, I'm happy. Cheers.

[@Daryl-id2if]

@@locacarnivore900 Just research smart guy. Also, work on your delivery. If you are going to broadcast, get it right.

[@locacarnivore900]

@@Daryl-id2if A. It's not broadcasting. That applies to radio and TV. B. You might want to look up Hydra-Shok. It is a genuine Federal brand and is the ammo I used. The box even says so. C. I understand what you are going through. You've just discovered opposable thumbs are feeling over confident. Cheers.

[@Mr45acpShooter]

He is right, Federal hydra shok was a round that federal made in the late 80's, I used to carry them, so maybe you need to do some research yourself!

[@locacarnivore900]

@@Mr45acpShooter The box says" Hydra-Shok Deep." Go to Federal's site and you look it up. Cheers.