IS THIS THE BEST 1911 UNDER $1000?

[@epps1217]

The biggest problem with the 1911 is one turns into five. Just got the blued one. Smooth as butter and 100% so far.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

I love me some 1911's too. Currently have the Rock Island Ultra in 10mm. Lovin' it! Great hearing from you!

[@2of3gb]

Really good video and lots of helpful information in the comments.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Thanks so much. Glad it helped. Really appreciate it and looking forward to our next conversation.

[@jackmarks2176]

Polish the frame rails and feed ramp and oil the disconnector real well. That should help with feeding. I had mag issues with three of the Springers I've build. Couldn't insert mag all the way with certain mags. After checking it out I found that when Springfield installed the ejector it was overhanging into the breach face, thereby binding on certain brand of mags. I just filed the ejector even with the breach face and all 9mm mags work. You may also want to run a finish reamer through the chamber if you plan on shooting any reloads. One other thing, check the extractor for proper tuning. That can effect feeding.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

WOW! Lots of great info Jack. Really appreciate that. We did get this one running right after a trip to the gunsmith. He did exactly as you said. A lot of work on the rails fixed it. Thanks Jack! Great hearing from you and thanks again for the expertise.

[@CoalMiner379]

Bought my Springfield Garrison 9mm 1911 2 weeks ago and im gonna say iv put nearly 600rds through it so far between ball 124gr and my 147gr +P hollow points i carry for self defense, which as soon as i opened the box at home i did polish the feed ramp and slide rails and gave it a good oil bath before my back yard range tryout, i didnt try the Springfield mags with it but i went with the 10rd Wilson Combat mags with the plastic follower in the mag, iv always had better luck with those compared to the regulr 1911 mags with the steel follower, i guess its just my luck with those mags because they obviously have worked for over 100 years on millions of 1911's lol, anyways great review of the Garrison sir, just thought id add my experience with mine so far, i actually prefer carrying my garrison over my nighthawk now as hard as that is to believe lol, this is my 2nd Springfield my first is the Springfield Operator Custom Shop fullsize railed 1911 in 9mm which is like a absolute dream to shoot, buttery smooth amd just beautiful hand crafted art, and my safe queen is a 1942 Colt WW2 issued amd it rarely leaves my safe lol

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Really appreciate all the great info. I ended up settling on a Rock Island Elite 10mm. It has run without a single issue. I hope if not subscribed you will. I really look forward to the next conversation. Thanks so much!

[@CoalMiner379]

@@DadsGarageDIY yes sir you earned a subscriber right here loved the review

[@DadsGarageDIY]

@@CoalMiner379Thanks so much. I do quite a bit of gun stuff. Always enjoy the conversation.

[@denniswilson9317]

I ordered a Garrison from a local dealer that should arrive tomorrow. The only other Springfield that I have owned was a 1911 in 45 acp. I bought it new 35 years ago and it did the same thing yours did. It was a real jamomatic. I was already planning on doing major customizing from the beginning when I bought that one back then (wanted a race gun) so I switched to Wilson Combat mags and had a gunsmith switch all of the innards to WC and eventually put about 15k flawless rounds through it. I sold it over 20 years ago and have taken care to avoid Springfield up to now. I had watched about half dozen videos before I ordered this Garrison and none of the evaluators admitted to any issues so I took a chance. Those guns in the videos were all in 45 acp. like the one I have coming. I wasn't planning on having to do anything extra to this one so to be honest if I had seen your video first I would have passed on the Garrison. Sadly it looks to me like Springfield hasn't changed much in the last 35 years.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

I hope you get a good one Dennis. I may just have bad luck. Having 2 back to back with issues is aggravating to say the least. I 1st had the 9mm then the 45. Feed and/or eject issues on both. Both spent time right out of the box with the gunsmith. He said this is becoming all too common over the past could have years. It's not something that is just Springfield by any means. The 9mm finally started shooting right after about 600 rounds but by then I had lost my patience. Then just thinking the 9mm was a fluke I got the 45. Nothing but a headache. I ran out of patience with that one much sooner that the 9mm. Now I have a Rock Island in 10mm (for my 1911). I have only shot it once but I have to say it has run flawlessly. Hope to get it back out of Sunday for it's 2nd run. Good hearing from you sir. I really hope you have better luck than I did. It seems to me that the gun feels and appears to be of good quality. The gunsmith said they are just pushing them out so quickly they just need work (not all of them). Please let me know how it goes. Would love to hear from you again.

[@ProtectiveDadPranks]

You can’t call yourself a gun enthusiast if you don’t own a 1911!

[@DadsGarageDIY]

I love me some 1911!!!

[@topturretgunner]

It ain’t a real 1911 unless it’s 45ACP.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

@@topturretgunner LOL. Well….

[@jameshood9694]

So between Girsan, Tisas, Springfield Garrison, Taurus, and Ruger, which 1911 45 acp would you go with. I'm am almost sold on the Springfield... either the Garrison or Operaror.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Very good question James. I haven't shot any of those. I did consider buying a Texas addition Tisas over the weekend. The only thing that kept me from it was not knowing much about it. I am a sucker for Texas themed stuff though so I almost did it. I can also say the machining and fitment was not nearly on the level of the Garrison. I have no experience with the others. I did pick up another 1911 though and have a video coming. I think I am going to get another 1911 this week in 45. This Garrison shoots really nice but something about the way it feels in 9mm. I am thinking it is the weight of the gun with the lesser pop of the 9mm. I have been trying to stick with 1 caliber of pistol and 1 caliber of riffle but I have to have a 1911 and a 45 is the only thing that feels right. I appreciate your question James.

[@jameshood9694]

@@DadsGarageDIY I am also considering a Magnum Research Desert Eagle 1911 in that same price range, but still have the Garrison as my top choice do far.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

@@jameshood9694 It’s been many years since having a Magnum Research. But, I have had a few baby eagles and they were flawless.

[@blackenedway]

The .45 blued model of the Garrison is my edc. Great pistol! Springfield should have released a 1911 with these features years ago. Sorry to hear about the issues with yours… 9mm 1911s can be a little tricky at times but the issues can be fixed

[@DadsGarageDIY]

I’ve had it out to the range again. Still experiencing the same issues. I took 5 boxes of ammo. All different brands. Less issues with the better quality ammo but nevertheless still had at least one issue with each box. I will carry this when I get this thing reliable. I really like it though. It is super accurate. We will get it cleaned up. Great hearing from you. How long have you had yours?

[@Robert_Sparkman_07]

I like those targets.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Me too. I get them in bulk (I think 100 pack) on Amazon. Way cheaper.

[@itsjim2875]

The feed issues concern me...I was thinking of getting one, but...?

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Even after 600 rounds and using only premium ammo I would still have an issue about 1 out of 50. So, I dumped it. I got a Garrison in 45 to replace it. Not sure if you saw my video on that or not. If not, spoiler alert. It went into full lockup. Took it to the gunsmith. He fixed it and I immediately sold it. Got a Rock Island Ultra in 10mm. Could not be happier. Have had it for about 6ish months now and it goes to the range regularly and I have not had 1 single issue. And is it accurate. Holy cow it is so good. And that 10mm is a cannon. Hope to hear back from you as to what you go with. Thanks for the comment!

[@georgiarudeboy4468]

I have a stainless springfield but After my stroke i now have trouble with pulling the hammer since i dont carry it cocked and locked

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Really appreciate the comment sir. So sorry to hear about your health issues. Hope you find something that will work for you. Let’s also keep praying for a level of healing that will allow you to use the Garrison effectively again.

[@JoseMendoza-dq4jl]

Unless I missed something these magazines that come with the gun they only take 7 rounds there are 8 round magazines but you would buy those and there are 10 round magazines that you can buy but it would extend a bit more out the gun I didn’t really see that maybe that’s the problem I remember you saying you couldn’t get the magazine to seat in the gun

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Thanks Jose. I can't remember. It's been a bit since I filmed this. As I recall I had 7 & 8 round mags for it. I had no idea you could get 10 round mags though.

[@tomnelson3362]

Did you find the problem with the misfeeds?

[@DadsGarageDIY]

They did. He got it working. Just did some machine work. He said quality control is so bad with many of the manufacturers over the past 2-years. He said this is very common now to get a gun straight out of the box with issues. I am personally getting sick of it. Of the past 10 pistols I have bought I have had issues with 5 of them. 3 requiring gunsmithing and the other 2 taking about 600 rounds of break in. It's really ridiculous. I'm to the point where I find a gun that runs right and just stay with it. Very frustrating. Good hearing from you Tom. I do hope I hear from you again.

[@topturretgunner]

3 months ago I bought a blued steel Garrison in 45 ACP. Accurate, reliable and the same glossy deep blue on the flats as the Series 70 Government Model Colt that I regrettably parted with some years ago. The blued Garrison retains the traditional appearance of the Government Model with the tweaks of a custom gun. Frame to slide fit feel like a hand fitted gun. For a mid tier priced 1911 Springfield Armory has done their home work with the 45 ACP Garrison. I paid 750 for mine at Kentucky Gun Co.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Great information. I think they nailed it with this pistol. It’s almost a custom without the price tag. I love it. It is dead on accurate. Thanks for the comment!

[@JoshVlogsGaming]

It was fun!!

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Yes it was.

[@mixflipextra]

I think your son might be left eye dominant but a right hand shooter. His grip looks pushed to the left for a righty.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Yeah, I think we have that corrected now. We discovered it when he 1st shot a riffle. As I recall the range officer was over looking at one of our guns and he noticed that Joshua was kind of putting his face way over the stock (so he could get to his left eye). From that day we started working on that. I appreciate the comment. Look forward to the next conversation.

[@pulpheroaudio8709]

We Lefties have been adapting to things designed for you right handed guys our entire lives, so while an ambi safety is a nice bonus, it’s not a necessity to run a 1911 as a left handed shooter.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Great info. My Air Force son is a lefty. He hasn't gotten into 1911's yet. But after getting back from deployment he's going to get a lot of 1911 experience.

[@nonyabiz9487]

The only thing i dont like is the thin grips and bushings they put on this pistol. I think the 1911 with regular GI grips is about the most comfortable grip ever! The thin grips change to much. They should of just left it alone because I dont want to change out the bushings. Other than that the pistol is excellent!

[@DadsGarageDIY]

This thin grips is one of the things I really liked. I have medium/small hands and that works for me. But, I sure get it.

[@rickclark4714]

I guess I am old and cranky, but I have no tolerance for malfs these days. Two out of ten? Bad factory mags? Ugh

[@DadsGarageDIY]

I don't think you have to be old and cranky for that to be intolerable. I believe a tool such as a gun should be 100%. Really appreciate the comment Rick! Look forward to the next conversation.

[@rickclark4714]

@@DadsGarageDIY 1911s totally have the cool factor. But, I’ve got a Glock 23 I bought in 1997. Probably ten thousand rounds through it. 40 and 9mm. One malfunction ten years ago, using an original mag. Replaced it, zero since. One malfunction in 27 years. The reliability has spoiled me.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

@@rickclark4714 I have had a couple of Glocks too. Never a hiccup out of any of them.

[@pepevaldes1463]

Bought two Tisas 1911 fired 100 rounds each out of the box, no malfunctions!

[@DadsCars]

They are certainly starting to make a name for themselves. They have gotten quite a bit more expensive in the process. Honestly, I don't care as long as the quality is there.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

I shot one of my friends and it was great. He only paid $350 for it. He has had it for 2-3 years. I wish he would sell it to me. LOL

[@pepevaldes1463]

@@DadsGarageDIY paid $300.00 on sale for mines.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

@@pepevaldes1463 WOW! I would buy a few for that price.

[@bobk.1428]

Beautiful weapon but disappointed to see the issues it has.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Yeah. I’m hoping it will clean itself up with some rounds through it. I came home and broke it down, cleaned and oiled. I hope to find out this weekend. Thanks Bob.

[@roberthouston3809]

I found this for $740

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Very nice! Let me know how you like it.

[@geneparadis7888]

I know this video is 9 months old, if you are still having malfunctions try old fashion cheap ball ammo.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Unfortunately, everything I tried had issues. I finally had enough, took it to the gun smith to fix it and traded it off. Have to be able to trust it. Bought another in 45 and it went full lockup. Never was so disappointed. Took it to the gunsmith and had him fix it and dumped it. Got a Rock Island Ultra 1911 in 10mm and have never been happier. I appreciate the comment!

[@007Chancellor]

That is pathetic performance out of the box. I despise malfunctions. Between the bad mag and the feeding problems, that'd be back to SA really fast if it were mine. Seriously...$900 and you can't get through a full mag!? And this is one of your favorite guns?

[@DadsGarageDIY]

I probably misspoke. I loved the way it shot when it shot and I love the feel of it. But that’s it. I don’t know if you saw my next video about the SA’s but I traded this one and got another in a different caliber. It was worse. Full lockup after a few mags. It was new out of the box. I think I titled the video something like Do I have the worst luck or are these garbage.

[@scottrinke7846]

Good video, and I had to get a snippet of when your son says, "This thing is so smooth!" I have a stainless Garrison like in the video except mine is 9mm. Don't listen to the playahs that say 1911s can only be .45ACP. That's just like saying any Pentium PC user should only be running DOS as the operating system in their computer. Time to evolve, upgrade and be enhanced! Especially with the price and availability of ammo, which caliber would you choose? But the gun is awesome, it talks to me everyday, demands that it sit on my lap if I'm at the desk, and drinks oil like it's going out of style. The fitment is amazing for a sub-$1000 gun, and I have to echo david-rec8hp's comment: Clean the gun, oil the gun, put rounds through the gun, use quality 124 grain ammo, and get a myriad of different magazines to try. I have Chip McCormick, Nighthawk Custom and Ed Browns, and they all work perfectly fine. My only misfeeds are when I use crappy ammo. Period. Get a Wilson Combat Bulletproof slide stop so that it can take the hammering, and like I said, keep her oiled! The more you shoot her, the better she gets, and the more you will know how to work these amazing machines. They have such personality and panache that you will learn as she grows as much as she develops when you watch! Good job, Springfield Armory. Now if I can only get you to email me back about getting rid of an idiot scratch... ;)

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Love your thoughts and your upgrade ideas! Thanks for the kind words Scott. Look forward to the next conversation.

[@David-rc8hp]

Just clean the gun polish the ramp change the mag Wilson combat gunmagwearhouse 👍🏻 try 124 grain

[@DadsGarageDIY]

The mag we used was a Wilson Combat. Did a little polishing. Need to get it back out for another try. Thanks David!