Springfield Custom Shop Professional 1911

[@crispchaos]

Vickers Tactical gets the best high quality slow mo gun footage I’ve ever seen. Keep up the great work Larry!

[@budstermcgreen6360]

I've owned several Springfield 1911's. Nothing bad to say about any of them. Never actually shot a 1911 in 9mm. I love the recoil impulse from a good .45 but am itching to give 9 a try in this frame. Thank you for everything you do LAV!

[@KatoCoyoteCombatWorkshop]

Strongly recommend the Dan Wesson Vigil in 9mm. I don't know how DW does it but even their aluminum frame stuff is soft shooting as hell, softer than some of the steel frames I've encountered.

[@Johnconno]

The 1911 is my favourite for work. In 20 years it's never failed.

[@90thReenactor]

One of the most beautiful 1911s, IMO. That one was one of my personal favorites in the Vicker's Guide.

[@kayinoue2497]

Man, I need a Springfield Custom Professional 1911 something fierce. Love my Operator 1911 and the heritage of the Pro is pretty cool.

[@revvyishonisd5027]

One of the best duty 1911's ever made

[@jimmylarge1148]

How much are they?

[@deank5649]

@@jimmylarge1148 3K Its a solid gun loved mine. At 3K you stepped into Nighthawk range and i much prefer my Nighthawks which I use now as duty guns.

[@deank5649]

@@donovanchilton5817 too much for who? LOL

[@deank5649]

@@donovanchilton5817 Do you know how they are built or what comes with the gun?

[@artcantulaw]

My M.C. Operator loaded is the Gun. Shoots super straight no failures ambidextrous (I'm left handed) and tritium night sights. The jury is still out on the night sites. I'm running Wilson combat mags and Blackhawk all the way!

[@RS6_JOLIO]

When I first got my .45 1911 2 years ago, I was horrible with it at the range and couldn't hit shit past 15 yards. Thats when I found Larry's channel and learned the proper way to hold it and I couldn't be happier with it.

[@scttshwldct]

When I got a 9mm Springfield Rangemaster, that gun was so easy to shoot well, it felt like I was cheating. It had some erratic ejection, but Springfield's customer service was responsive and painless.

[@swingnamiss8130]

The FBI blaster! Love my TRP, maybe this should be next! Thank you as always Larry

[@torment12345]

Got mine in 45 + rail. Love it

[@christianbanks2827]

Just great photography Kudos to your camera guy and his tech Am a big Springfield fan

[@garymcgraw]

Love that slow motion.

[@injuredoutdoorsman9011]

You should try to get your hands on a STI Staccato P-DUO 2011 used by the USMS SOG. Would be an awesome pistol for you to review on the channel

[@KatoCoyoteCombatWorkshop]

He's actually done a podcast on them on FTA Protect's channel.

[@injuredoutdoorsman9011]

@@KatoCoyoteCombatWorkshop oh what?!? I’ll have to check that out!

[@williammatthews2948]

This is one of my dream pistols.

[@Dan-di9jd]

Just got mine today in 9mm. It came with a lot of extra mags so I am very happy. Can't wait to shoot it.

[@Justin_GFM]

The Joan Lunden FBI HRT documentary showed a few shots of HRT agents with their Professional model 1911s, and it was filmed back in 2000 I think

[@1776_duck]

YES! My Professional 9mm (light rail) should be coming in before the end of the year! So excited, and even more so now with LAV's video!

[@dave2873]

My 9mm railed pro is like shooting my model 41, 22. No recoil, its laser accurate.

[@taskforcekarma6945]

I think FBI SWAT still uses it but the Glock Model 17 and Model 22 also has been used by FBI SWAT & FBI HRT for a few years now.

[@RickJZ1973]

Some of them still do. However, they have been transitioning to the Glock 19 gen 5 model M.

[@m17x4v7]

@@RickJZ1973 I'm almost done transitioning 😉

[@Lester.M]

Man, Larry’s groups are insane.

[@John1911]

I did not know these were ever made in 9. I love 9mm 1911s. Regards, Marky

[@82lowe36id]

Very cleanly done 1911. Simple and traditional lines.

[@tberkoff]

You should check out Browning's design for 9mm....its called the High Power.

[@sethhlewis]

Theres a reason Browning designed the Hi Power, and that reason was France. No thanks.

[@michaelwoods9005]

I'm sure he's familiar with it, lol

[@heathmarcum5390]

I’ve got a TRP and would really like to shoot a custom shop version

[@goblinarc17]

Trust me, your trp is the closest thing to a custom shop. I promise.

[@heathmarcum5390]

@@goblinarc17 I'll take your word for it. There not a Light weight gun go begin with especially for EDC. There something like 38 ounces

[@RepentorPerish77]

I LOVE my TRP Operator...nothing like slinging .45 in a 1911

[@nick_a_pagan]

I don't think I've ever shot a 9mm 1911. I can imagine it's probably like shooting .22 in a polymer framed firearm

[@BharathwajK]

.22 polymer framed model does really exists

[@cbigs7497]

Its surprising. I was ready for the 45 recoil but felt almost nothing.

[@bboy7423]

shot few 1911 9mm sweet sweet sweet

[@Mohel_Tactical]

I own 6 Springers including a Custom Joe Chambers built .45 and Lipseys Combat Operator. But my favorite to shoot has to be my Range Officer operator in 9mm. Smooth as silk, accurate and soft enough shooting that my hands don’t ache for days if I shoot a lot. A Professional is definitely one of my 2 Springer Unicorns, the other being a Full rail TRP.

[@sjefsjegeren123]

Outstanding filming and editing. superb guy!

[@hoag2531]

Interesting. Larry used the slide stop to chamber a round after a mag change instead of racking the slide. I’ve always heard it’s not as reliable so I’ve always racked the slide. But if it’s good for Larry Vickers, I will train the method & see what works best for me & my 1911.

[@arborist460]

Watch how solid in slo mo...like a rock..the way that bushing rides the barrel looks like a hydrolic cylinder

[@jamesroeber]

how funny just what i was thinking watching the slo mo, it looks smooth and slick, nice

[@piggysleft]

Any decent custom 1911 in 9mm is a gun for life.

[@MovedbyTruth]

I've never shot a 1911 9mm but they seem like they'd be nice. Springfield has always made great 1911's. I used to have the 1911 Operator they make and it was a pleasure to shoot. Very expensive at 2K though.

[@deank5649]

Its 3k but very understandable as the gun is better built

[@xC4Rbonx]

Got a Springfield 1911 Loaded 9mm...this makes me wanna add another 9mm to the collection

[@de629]

Only going to cost you $3200.00

[@Garandasaurus]

I've run this pistol, and they are superb.

[@dtkv_1]

Beautiful firearm.

[@RickJZ1973]

Mr. Vickers, Awesome review of the Springfield Armory professional model. I have the professional model in 45 acp. It was the first top tier 1911 that I purchased. One of my favorite pistols! Springfield Armory custom shop is without a doubt top notch quality! Been waiting to see you review the professional model. Down the road, consider a review of the Walther PPQ.

[@parrisgeorge9708]

Thanks for the video. I was lucky enough to put a few magazines through one of these last summer. It was the first that I've shot a 9mm 1911 and I was gobsmacked in just how soft the firearm was to shoot. Like many I'm use to 1911 pistols in 45acp which is not bad but the 9mm is in a different league. The day I was at the range I was working with my issued firearm which is a Glock 23. The difference in recoil impulse between the 9mm 1911 and model 23 was even more magnified than with the 1911 in 45acp.

[@ThePunisher-gc8cu]

I got the Professional Railed model in .45acp I love so much

[@michaelmcgowan9518]

Thanks for the informative video 👍

[@jimhartzell5092]

Great Stuff Larry !!!! I missed the PROMO Code for Springfield ???? LOL only kidding !!! Stay Strong and Be Safe !!!

[@loungemen662]

You gotta smile every time Larry says delta😉

[@mwhitelaw8569]

I loved mine for quite awhile .45 of course Ordered mine when they first hit the market for LEO's It's good to have friends Awesome vid Stay sharp big brother

[@Multi4204life]

I wish Leo's had balls enough to stand against this commie takeover. But instead they follow orders like nazi scum. They'll get theirs...MERICA

[@alexsolano9232]

1911’s are so sexy

[@alexsolano9232]

@The Sensitive Psycho I have a Rock Island Armory .45., it’s not the most expensive 1911 but it’s nice and it does the job

[@thomascarpenter7415]

Great review and video but I can’t go 1911 in 9mm … 9mm In Browning High Power / SA-35, 1911 in .45 . That’s just the way I’m wired

[@TomazY2]

Browning + Luger= My Love.... 1911 9x19

[@SpecJack15]

Just like a Hi-Power :)

[@af22raptor23503]

Very Sweet Pistol! I have always had a Soft Spot of the SA Pro!

[@quentinjensen4674]

Awesome video, could you do one of these types for the Colt Combat Unit 1911 railed in 9MM. The one that had the pros help design. I think that would be a neat one in slow mo as well. Thanks for the info you always give Mr. Vickers!!

[@injuredoutdoorsman9011]

Surprised this professional model comes without a rail. When I worked LE and for any pistols I carry/use I now, I prefer to have a light on them.

[@pscipio0334]

You can get a railed or non-railed version.

[@Messier87_M87]

@@pscipio0334 Good info, thanks.

[@injuredoutdoorsman9011]

@The Sensitive Psycho I mean I would if it was a classic Colt or Singer, Nighthawk or Wilson Combat, essentially a show piece. But for a practical carry or defensive pistol, a rail is a must

[@mpwmu9041]

1911 in 9mm is like pineapple on a pizza for me. Can't do it. Great video.

[@easbreid9879]

I thought the same way, then I shot a Springfield RO Elite Operator in 9mm, which I bought, theres a few differences between this and the one I have but not much, it is an absolute tac driver and the trigger is ridiculously good. It is soo easy to put rounds on top of rounds w it

[@2naturesownplace]

Pineapple on pizza is the only way to go! ( Why, it keeps the room mates from eating all the pizza you paid for )

[@mpwmu9041]

@@2naturesownplace smart man.

[@fujimi715]

Agreed. No point. Dont like a single stack 9 for a duty gun.

[@mpwmu9041]

@@fujimi715 Amen

[@gmthecoolguy]

Larry...are you going to do another printing of the 1911 Vickers guide???

[@rcjaniya2036]

literal chills for the slomo man 😅

[@slugga06]

Dan Wesson is probably the best bang for your buck 1911

[@seanmagill1633]

Larry I like what you say in that you prefer steel { forged I presume } vs the Wilson Combat, also a favourite of yours. Is the Wilson Combat aluminium ,or part aluminium? Love your videos, very informative.

[@Messier87_M87]

Hey Larry, great video. I hope all is well on the homefront.

[@alcodie1558]

In between Dan Wesson Specialist and Springfield Professional both in 45acp of course . Which one and why would you pick ?

[@badnoodlez]

Wow... didn't know it came in 9mm. Now it's a real toss up between this and a Les Baer...choices are hard

[@bosse641]

So nice.

[@unemotioned]

Very nice 1911 right there. I was thinking maybe that racking the slide with boots or belt can look more interesting since you reload quite a lot. By the way always enjoying your video

[@MarkBadia]

What is the difference between the Professional and the TRP. I have a TRP with the bull barrel and full-length dust cover and I love it, very accurate.

[@deank5649]

The TRP is a production gun assembled by the factory, The Professional is hand built, hand fit by the Springfield Custom shop. The TRP was released by SA to be a value version of the Professional.

[@MarkBadia]

@@deank5649 Hi Dean, have you shot both? I love the way my TRP shoots so am curious if the experience is much different?

[@deank5649]

@@MarkBadia I own both and I can tell the difference between them. The trigger on the Pro is a good bit better than the TRP and the recoil impluse is much more linear/smoother because the gun was hand fit. Bench accuracy is also better. Now take what I said with a grain of salt as I carry custom 1911s on/off duty, I shoot about 30k through 1911s every year as well as I build 1911s for personal range use. I notice things average 1911 owners don't as the minor details matter alot more to me in regards to quality of the build and its longevity.

[@JohnDoeEagle1]

I have one of these in .45 ACP I got in 2008. $2,495 back then with a 4-digit serial number. First prefix is 3###. I have no use for a 9mm 1911 pistol. I prefer GLOCKs, Berettas, Sig Sauers, HKs, CZ-75Bs and Browning Hi-Powers in 9mm instead.

[@Michael19841]

Ideal for home defence.

[@stephenhensley7004]

I have a Springfield 10mm 1911 I am most pleased with.

[@budstermcgreen6360]

Good to hear.. because that is going to be my next pistol purchase. It's between the Springfield and a Ruger..but leaning towards the Springfield. I'm going to give deer hunting a try with one...kinda of a new challenge. ✌️

[@stephenhensley7004]

@@budstermcgreen6360 I did 500 or so break-in rounds and polished the ramp.

[@MThomas001]

I really like Springfields. I have a couple. They work for me.

[@FuzzyBears..]

XDM and XDS rock I trust my like with both Just bought Glock 17 gen 5 mos

[@williamyoung5001]

Nice 👍🏽!

[@RR-us2kp]

Hey Larry, any chance you might get to review a Polish Beryl rifle?

[@l67swap1]

Ive got to get me one of these 😍👍👍

[@isaacarnold4635]

I have a low serial # .45, circa 1998.

[@arturk2021]

Hi Colt 1911 9mm Norinco good gun ?? Version 2024 good gun ?? Barell Norinco good quality ?? Good idea Wilson Combat barell good ?? Good idea add magazines Wilson Combat ?? Regards Artur

[@1BXB]

Springfield Armory makes great 1911s but they drop the ball on responding to customer services inquiries sent by email. Twice in the last six months I've sent simple questions by email and no responses. Lesson learned that if you want assistance stay on hold on the telephone and you'll get excellent help but email contact is a fail.

[@crashcraftyt]

could you get your hands on an AS VAL someday?

[@rolotomassi1618]

Playin the spooky Full Metal Jacket VC theme music I see…

[@maxcady645]

Mr. Vickers please interview an ex SAS guy on your podcast!

[@MikaelFlyer]

The SAS are the darlings of the Northern Irish. Thanks for their courage many more people are alive in Ulster.

[@maxcady645]

@@MikaelFlyer they killed lot's of you guys

[@MikaelFlyer]

@@maxcady645 lots of their own community. lots of children too. However international media opinion is that they were the victims.

[@Awesome_1789]

I want one of them but they're so pricey. I was thinking about 45 but now I'm thinking about 9mm

[@Hunterlewis675]

Now I can’t make up my mind, Vickers 1911 Ronin, or this TRP

[@deank5649]

Out of those 3 the Vickers master class easily

[@sethhlewis]

They're the same price as an Ed Brown... In fact pretty sure you can get a full custom job from EB out the door fro less than a Springer Pro

[@andrewbates6840]

2 totally different build styles. I love my Ed Brown, its refined and pretty. But my Pro is a hard fit mean beast. Both equally cool.

[@sethhlewis]

@@andrewbates6840 On my 5th set of springs for my EB. They run hard just fine.

[@deank5649]

@@sethhlewis He meant it's a hard fit barrel. EB doesn't do hard fit barrel guns

[@aeroaddict25]

Please review Pindad ss2

[@josholdham1033]

Dreamy pistol

[@KirShizzle]

You lost weight. Looking good.

[@Zak_Ville]

Not gonna lie this is sexy looking m1911

[@nekokyun944]

Nice

[@cz1always608]

HRT 45 acp in my opinion the closest you are going to get to a Wilson combat ... thanks ....

[@johnnypranin5874]

That's the TRP's predecessor right?

[@deank5649]

It's what the TRP is based off yes. The TRP is a production version of the professional model hence why its half the price of the professional model.

[@warrenb8228]

I took a 1911 training course a few years ago. There were all different brands of 1911s present. The only ones that had consistent malfunctions were the Springfield TRPs. After seeing that level of performance, I lost all confidence in the brand.

[@deank5649]

Production vs Custom gun not in the same ball park. The TRP is assembled at the SA factory the Professional is built by the Springfield custom shop.

[@warrenb8228]

@@deank5649 problem is they’ve advertised the TRP as able to handle duty use. However, from what I’ve seen, it’s barely able to be a safe queen. The Colts, SIGs, Dan Wesson, Wilson Combats, Rugers, and I think there was a S&W (oddly no Kimbers) they all performed beautifully. There were serious problems with the TRPs. So much so, the guys using them could not finish the course. Remember, I’m just a guy on KZbin telling you about my opinion and my observations from ONE training class. Take that with a grain of salt. I would not purchase a TRP though.

[@deank5649]

@@warrenb8228 I used the TRP as a duty gun early in my carrier it worked great but I understand what you're saying. I've since moved on to custom guns and Nighthawks for duty use.

[@DamplyDoo]

Where the eff can i find ammo nowadays

[@IceMan8123]

Make your own bro.

[@IceMan8123]

@@donovanchilton5817 true, he should have stock up.

[@michaelwoods9005]

@@IceMan8123 "Fuck you, I got mine bro"

[@raiamjadali8786]

Sir please detail me No 1 pistol pl15 and Beretta m9 a3 waiting your answer

[@m17x4v7]

Don't hold your breath

[@ChipSpencer123]

Why not double stack?

[@oldschoolnekker6485]

somebody please enlighten me about the concept of a 9mm 1911. if i would want to buy a 9mm full metal frame, i would take something like a cz over it every day. more capacity, lower bore axis and i.m.o. more modern and " reliable" operating System. outside the concept of a training gun i honetsly dont see the point of it. Is it purely " sentimental" ?

[@KatoCoyoteCombatWorkshop]

Ergonomics, trigger, and match-grade accuracy for the most part, but also that the people that were using this in a duty setting had learned and trained on 1911s throughout their career before the current millennium. Operators would learn on a 1911 and then transfer over to other handguns, as Larry has said himself, rather than the inverse today. As for 9mm I believe it's because of greater range, recoil control, and capacity (10+1 is remarkable for a 1911). You aren't wrong about the "sentimental" value though, I think it has a lot to do with confidence in your equipment. If you know a 1911 very well and are confident in your ability with it, it might make you a better fighter.

[@waynecastleman1363]

This gun runs about 2300.00 in 2023 + tax but it's beautiful, this and the Specialist are competing.

[@alu.304]

Pretty sure LAV could run the shit outta a Yeet Cannon and make people want one😉🤣🤣

[@davewilson3893]

Nice gun, too bad it’s not a 45!

[@JDCali459mm]

From what i hear these are great pistols. But I'd rather spend my money and get a STI Staccato with better capacity, and still have change to buy ammo.

[@3gunAMax]

Some of you need to calm down. this is a historically significant specimen of small arms. If you are upset about SA's politics- do you get up in arms when he shoots guns used by Eastern Block factions or Nazis? Appreciate it for what it is.

[@akimlettner2984]

Less than a minute wow..

[@Softballcrazy]

Sorry but if i want a large 9mm gun. Id get a glock 34. My 1911’s will always be .45acp. I guess im old fashioned.

[@Messier87_M87]

Im with you on that.

[@Softballcrazy]

Actually. Wouldn’t mind a 10mm 1911.

[@Softballcrazy]

@The Sensitive Psycho damn. Thats not good for how much it costs!!

[@Sagittariustoo]

That's a nice 1911 but, for what it cost, I'd rather put the money toward a NightHawk.

[@RickJZ1973]

Try and shoot both models. Then decide. I have the pro and a GRP that I had specced out. Both are great! Honestly, can't say one is better than the other.

[@charlieinthebox9167]

Larry, I love you big time. Your advice means gold to me. I just can't get behind Springfield. I'm sorry. No offense...

[@navyman8903]

Shouldn't be giving a company who stabbed the 2A community in the back air time.

[@pfootball6363]

Damn right. I grew up 40 minutes away from Springfield in Geneseo IL until March of this year. That company is dead to me. I only clicked on this video to express my displeasure

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[@m17x4v7]

MSRP of $3,363..... Yea I'll stick with my trp gov.

[@nkristianschmidt]

But is a 10 shell capacity good if glock and beretta have 17?