The Garrison is my next pick. Nicely done vid… Springfield Armory has really up’d their game in the 1911 venue! Their recent publications are terrific and informative … Thx for the great vid!
A Springfield 1191 A-1 saved my life. That's all the consideration I need. Politics of SA aside, if it stands up to the job of protecting myself and my family with decades of existence behind it to boot, that's all I need personally. Thanks for the video and stay safe.
It's an A-1 "Loaded"-skeletonized trigger/hammer, full length guide rod (a whole other can of worms on the internet) and a few other minor "mods" compared to a mil spec. I own both and trust either to do the job. Stay safe man.
I recently purchased a Springfield Army commanders 1911 Ronin with the 4.25" barrel chambered in .45 ACP and I freely admit that I absolutely love this pistol! This pistol is my EDC. It's fairly light weight as it has an aluminum frame and it shoots straight as an arrow. And in spite of the aluminum frame the recoil isn't bad at all. A real joy to shoot and I'd recommend it to anyone wanting a 1911.
I picked up yesterday a 1911 Loaded in stainless from Springfield and this gun is now my favorite pistol in my collection. It’s shooting 1 MOA groups with not one malfunction. I did oil it before use and replaced the two piece guide rod with a one piece full length guide rod from Wilson Combat. The gun shot so good that a sheriff who was shooting next to me at the range had to check this good looking gun out. I always had respect for Springfield Armory for their history, now I even like them more.
I probably have every Springer 1911 they have ever made. There a great platform to build a 1911 on, do a little polishing and softening the sharp edges, replace a few of the mim parts and you have a really nice 1911. My main complaint with their guns is almost everyone I've ever bought has a safety that feels like a "sponge" in the off position. Of course a new Wilson safety corrects the problem but I think they could do better.
That Ronin 9mm EMP Pistol seems quite attractive and neat to shoot and carry. My new EDC wish. The 10mm Ronin also gorgeous and would make a good car gun.
I have the mil-spec version, fully Parkerized. It's got custom hardwood grips and a Pearce Grip rubber finger-groove front-strap for maximum control when I'm shooting hot-loaded .45ACP! I love this classic, it's my go-to-church gun! P.S.: And I want to get the Ronin 10MM!
Outstanding video comparing Springfield Armory 1911 models. What a great product line!! I totally lucked out as I was checking out the Mil-Spec GI version for like 5 Benjamins when I came across a beaut of a stainless steel SA 1911 Loaded .45ACP that I pulled the trigger and picked up at the end of 2019 for a little over $700 along with the Springfield Armory “Gear Up” promotional package that provided 5 OEM magazines, both a hard case and a soft range bag as well as an OWB paddle holster an a dual magazine holster as well. Over 600 flawless rounds run through and all I’ve done is changed the grips to G10’s and added a Wilson Combat magwell along with picking up a couple of 8rd WC magazines for good mesure… 👍🏼😎
I have the 5" Prodigy. Had some initial reliability issues, but polished some parts and replaced others and it's my favorite pistol right now. It's a very heavy 9mm pistol which really lowers felt recoil and I can consistently put a 5" round grouping together at 30-50 feet. I'm not gonna win any contests, but I will be able to protect myself with this gun. Highly recommended, but only if you like tinkering with your guns.
I bought a "Garrison" .45 a little over a year ago. Only fired 7 rounds through it. I need to break it in badly. When loading a round it's prone to jamming. I checked the extractor tension and it not too tight or loose. Hopefully after it's broken in it will be more reliable.
I love the Garrison, Ronin and Mil Spec. Being Australian our limit is similar to California and 45 ACP is restricted, unless on a collector's licence which we can't shoot. So as shooting Calibre going 9mm.
🇺🇸🤠 Loaded W/night sights is the 2nd best choice ( simply add skate tape to front strap or use wrap around grips) With TRP Being the 1st best choice! With for those in the know the Springfield armory professional model 1911 being the G.O.A.T. 🇺🇸🤠
I’ve had two over the years and sold each of them because they just didn’t fit my hand correctly. Never had a misfire or malfunction of any kind they just didn’t feel right in my hand.
Beautiful critter. I have one! I brag and show it off often! Guy last week at the range let me shoot his MAC - he actually said "wanna shoot an accurate gun?" It was nice, but I'll keep my Ronin.
Tried them all, the springfield line of 1911's are the best of the bunch, my bul armory comes close but my combat operator rules the roost, for production pistols they are the gold standard imo and every last one has the best trigger production pistols can have.
Great line up. Should all my Springfield 1911 .45 7 & 8 round mags fit all of these? (except the dbl stack of course) I looked at the prodigy but ended up w the xdm elite 10mm w/ the od green slide exclusive to sportsman's warehouse. Shoots like butter! I'd love to shoot that 10mm Ronin right side by side. Good job.
TRP or the Professional all day long. Disappointed with the 1911 DS, had a lot of promise for the price point, but SA screwed the pouch on the launch day. Too many problems for the money you paid.
@@johnniehoats5426 I'm truly glad you got one that works. I truly am. However, too many problems for others on launch date. But have not heard any issues months later, so maybe SA got their act together.
No Springfield Armory V10 Champion in your lineup? I own one with a comped barrel and slide, Wilson Combat mag well, 2lb match trigger and skeletonized trigger and hammer. My very favorite gun.
It's a toss up between the Ronin and the TRP had 2 TRPs regret getting rid of them they were damn good shooters and I have 3 Ronins two in 45 acp and one in 10mm and damn these pistols are phenomenal!! I think they are almost identical to the TRPs I also have the garrison also in 45 it's a good shooter too but the Ronin is better
Worked in a gun shop in the early 1990s. Sold a lot of their basic 1911. Sent a lot of them back for bunged up slides, bunged up bushings, mash fixed extractors. Just junk. Then I bought a TRP the early 2010s. It was good. Serial numbered parts matching the frame. Good fit and finish. But was disappointed with the MIM parts, especially the fire control parts. Sold it to finance a Les Baer. Got the Ronin a year and a half ago. Took it to a local Smith fir a good grugger job. Came back with a 3.5 pound trigger, crisp. The super thin grip panels had to use super think grip bushings. Had to remove those and replace with standard grip bushings so I can use aftermarket grips. Carakofed the blue slide for more corrosion resistance. It's a great outdoor 1911 or truck gun. Would love the Professional, but that Ed Brown SF just sang a.more seductive song and i got the Brown.
Why does SA, on some 1911 models, have so much muzzle protruding from the barrel bushing? Trim it back some and get rid of the sharp edges at the muzzle end of the slide and the barrel bushing. Other than that they are excellent weapons.
Hi great video, lots of good information. I'm in the market for my first 1911, I'm between the springfeild operator, springfeild Emissary, springfeild loaded, colt competition. Which one you would pick?
I think the term “blended magwell” more appropriately means the chute is blended smooth with frame, not that the magazine blends with the magwell. In the old days, gunsmiths actually welded magwells to the gun and filed or “blended “ the magwell to the frame.
@@ChrisHirner well since it’s not, lol and you aren’t the biggest 1911 fan you just want one for collection reasons to say you have a 1911, which one would you get? Oh, and for a backup home defense firearm
@dabol4423 i chose the garrison for its near classic styling. Its only improvements over the gi model are sights hammer and beavertail index. Check out the garrison commander. Its the same gun just a little shorter
I have the discontinued Springfield Loaded Operator in God’s caliber (45acp) and absolutely love it. I had hopes of buying a few more but the dictator Justin Trudeau put a pistol ban in place:(
Springfield does not offer a parkerized lightweight commander size 1911 or enough choices and selection for the restricted California market. 1911 pistols are best left in their original configuration,Plain,simple and elegant function with no billboarding and dressed up colors. Parkerized with wood or G10 is best.
I like my Springfields I’ve have guns pretty much from every major gun maker but if I had to get rid of them except for one brand, I’d have to say I would keep my Springfield I just jell with them, but I’d would miss the hell out of my caniks thow
Traditionalist here. I have the SA 1911-A1 and the Ronin. Excellent.45’s.
The Garrison is my next pick.
Nicely done vid… Springfield Armory has really up’d their game in the 1911 venue!
Their recent publications are terrific and informative …
Thx for the great vid!
I own a mil-spec and it has become my favorite all around pistol.
A Springfield 1191 A-1 saved my life. That's all the consideration I need. Politics of SA aside, if it stands up to the job of protecting myself and my family with decades of existence behind it to boot, that's all I need personally. Thanks for the video and stay safe.
The Milspec model?
It's an A-1 "Loaded"-skeletonized trigger/hammer, full length guide rod (a whole other can of worms on the internet) and a few other minor "mods" compared to a mil spec. I own both and trust either to do the job. Stay safe man.
@@chrisrobertson2002 thank you good sir!
@Sandii_x Anytime, friend. Stay safe out there!
My first impression with a 1911 was a first shot bullseye at 25 yards. Bought a slightly used parkerized "loaded" 1911 for $800, and I love it.
I recently purchased a Springfield Army commanders 1911 Ronin with the 4.25" barrel chambered in .45 ACP and I freely admit that I absolutely love this pistol! This pistol is my EDC. It's fairly light weight as it has an aluminum frame and it shoots straight as an arrow. And in spite of the aluminum frame the recoil isn't bad at all. A real joy to shoot and I'd recommend it to anyone wanting a 1911.
What do you load it with for self defense.
@sgtbones1837 right now I've got it loaded with 230 grain ball ammo. I'm considering using hollow points
Just got a Ronin 4.25 in 9mm. Trying it later today. Already have other Springfield 1911 and have to agree. I enjoy shooting every one of them.
@@carlosaquiles99 they shoot very straight. I really enjoy mine
I just bought that gun at a gun show last weekend. I’m a Glock guy, but my Glocks may go in the safe for a while.
I picked up yesterday a 1911 Loaded in stainless from Springfield and this gun is now my favorite pistol in my collection. It’s shooting 1 MOA groups with not one malfunction. I did oil it before use and replaced the two piece guide rod with a one piece full length guide rod from Wilson Combat. The gun shot so good that a sheriff who was shooting next to me at the range had to check this good looking gun out. I always had respect for Springfield Armory for their history, now I even like them more.
The emissary looks phenomenal.
I have a full rail trp and a loaded model. The loaded was my first handgun.
I would’ve liked to see the Custom Professional, but the TRP is nice too.
The garrison is beautiful
Had a ronin. Was a great gun. Currently have the operator RMR. Springfield makes good 1911s
Is the operator better?
@2K5Cesar it is. The Ronin is great but the operator is a bit better. Mine came with a rmr. My sig stx shoots better than either tho
I probably have every Springer 1911 they have ever made. There a great platform to build a 1911 on, do a little polishing and softening the sharp edges, replace a few of the mim parts and you have a really nice 1911. My main complaint with their guns is almost everyone I've ever bought has a safety that feels like a "sponge" in the off position. Of course a new Wilson safety corrects the problem but I think they could do better.
Got the professional operator,garrison and the loaded 1911a1 all in 45 I love them planning on getting the emissary
That Ronin 9mm EMP Pistol seems quite attractive and neat to shoot and carry. My new EDC wish. The 10mm Ronin also gorgeous and would make a good car gun.
I currently have a Mil-Spec in 45 and a Stainless Garrison in 9mm, Love them both. I'd happily buy another Springfield 1911... Great pistols!
Great video!
I have the A1 45 Stainless Steel. Without any upgrades. Very accurate. Love it.
I have the mil-spec version, fully Parkerized. It's got custom hardwood grips and a Pearce Grip rubber finger-groove front-strap for maximum control when I'm shooting hot-loaded .45ACP! I love this classic, it's my go-to-church gun!
P.S.: And I want to get the Ronin 10MM!
i love my SA Loaded in Parkerized finish matched with my three (WC) 10 round mags. shoots amazing.
Great Springfield's!!! awesome video! Thank you!
Springfields, not Springfield's. Learn what an apostrophe is for.
Outstanding video comparing Springfield Armory 1911 models. What a great product line!! I totally lucked out as I was checking out the Mil-Spec GI version for like 5 Benjamins when I came across a beaut of a stainless steel SA 1911 Loaded .45ACP that I pulled the trigger and picked up at the end of 2019 for a little over $700 along with the Springfield Armory “Gear Up” promotional package that provided 5 OEM magazines, both a hard case and a soft range bag as well as an OWB paddle holster an a dual magazine holster as well. Over 600 flawless rounds run through and all I’ve done is changed the grips to G10’s and added a Wilson Combat magwell along with picking up a couple of 8rd WC magazines for good mesure… 👍🏼😎
I have the 5" Prodigy. Had some initial reliability issues, but polished some parts and replaced others and it's my favorite pistol right now. It's a very heavy 9mm pistol which really lowers felt recoil and I can consistently put a 5" round grouping together at 30-50 feet. I'm not gonna win any contests, but I will be able to protect myself with this gun. Highly recommended, but only if you like tinkering with your guns.
Love your videos!
thanks for the great video, really enjoyed it
Love my TRP Operator
Wish I could afford any one of these. All beautiful. Appreciate the video.
I bought a "Garrison" .45 a little over a year ago. Only fired 7 rounds through it. I need to break it in badly. When loading a round it's prone to jamming. I checked the extractor tension and it not too tight or loose. Hopefully after it's broken in it will be more reliable.
Great info . Thx
I've been trying to track down one of their Vickers Tactical Master Class 1911s.
Yup! I need them to crank out some more asap.
My SA Mil-Spec 1911 is my EDC. I absolutely love it.
I have 2 of those. I really want a Ronin EMP 3" in 9mm
The newer Ronin and Garrison appear to be serious good value propositions. I'm likely interested in one in 9mm, pending trying one out first.
Great vid, thanks!
I love the Garrison, Ronin and Mil Spec. Being Australian our limit is similar to California and 45 ACP is restricted, unless on a collector's licence which we can't shoot. So as shooting Calibre going 9mm.
Great vid, good info 👍
I love the Ronan 10 mm 1911
Good video. Would love to see a comparison vides btw. the Ronin and the Garrison.
If you can get one, get the Professional HRT 1911.
I’ve had a RO Target. A Champiin Operator and a Ronin. All fantastic guns. Very well made.
🇺🇸🤠 Loaded W/night sights is the 2nd best choice ( simply add skate tape to front strap or use wrap around grips) With TRP Being the 1st best choice! With for those in the know the Springfield armory professional model 1911 being the G.O.A.T. 🇺🇸🤠
I’ve had two over the years and sold each of them because they just didn’t fit my hand correctly. Never had a misfire or malfunction of any kind they just didn’t feel right in my hand.
I have a Mail-Spec and a Range Officer. The Mil-Spec shot considerably tighter groups out of the box.
7:22 One of my absolute favorite handguns, smart and beautifull ❤🇺🇲
glad this popped up got the mil spec . nothing bad to say about it . Best wishes !
Beautiful critter. I have one! I brag and show it off often! Guy last week at the range let me shoot his MAC - he actually said "wanna shoot an accurate gun?" It was nice, but I'll keep my Ronin.
Can we see a comparison between the Garrison, Operator, TRP, and Loaded? They look so similar but apparently different due to different names lol
Just shot my brand new Prodogy for the first time last night. Put about 100 rounds through it with no malfunctions. I love the gun so far.
Great video👍
I've seen a few negative vids on the prodigy. Some people are just negative no matter what! I can't wait to get mine!! The 5 inch with the hex sight!
I think they’re legitimate concerns from the community.
I have the Range Master,Love it
Only wish the Emissary was avail in CA
Don’t you just love how TH-cam unsubscribes a person from a gun channel. So glad they can think for me. I resubscribed. Those jerks
Tried them all, the springfield line of 1911's are the best of the bunch, my bul armory comes close but my combat operator rules the roost, for production pistols they are the gold standard imo and every last one has the best trigger production pistols can have.
Great line up. Should all my Springfield 1911 .45 7 & 8 round mags fit all of these? (except the dbl stack of course) I looked at the prodigy but ended up w the xdm elite 10mm w/ the od green slide exclusive to sportsman's warehouse. Shoots like butter! I'd love to shoot that 10mm Ronin right side by side. Good job.
1:47 gosh, this reminds me of the M1911 from Call of Duty 4… bc it looks really similar if you look at it
The Operator!! My favorite 1911!! Although all good pistols.
TRP or the Professional all day long. Disappointed with the 1911 DS, had a lot of promise for the price point, but SA screwed the pouch on the launch day. Too many problems for the money you paid.
My DS 4.25” not 1 issue! Flawless and amazing to shot!
@@johnniehoats5426 the one guy without an issue
@@johnniehoats5426 I'm truly glad you got one that works. I truly am. However, too many problems for others on launch date. But have not heard any issues months later, so maybe SA got their act together.
I just don't like square trigger guard but I love Springfield any 40 caliber 1911.
No Springfield Armory V10 Champion in your lineup? I own one with a comped barrel and slide, Wilson Combat mag well, 2lb match trigger and skeletonized trigger and hammer. My very favorite gun.
It's a toss up between the Ronin and the TRP had 2 TRPs regret getting rid of them they were damn good shooters and I have 3 Ronins two in 45 acp and one in 10mm and damn these pistols are phenomenal!! I think they are almost identical to the TRPs I also have the garrison also in 45 it's a good shooter too but the Ronin is better
What about the range officer
@@justusbryant7366fine pistol too!
Worked in a gun shop in the early 1990s. Sold a lot of their basic 1911. Sent a lot of them back for bunged up slides, bunged up bushings, mash fixed extractors. Just junk.
Then I bought a TRP the early 2010s. It was good. Serial numbered parts matching the frame. Good fit and finish. But was disappointed with the MIM parts, especially the fire control parts. Sold it to finance a Les Baer.
Got the Ronin a year and a half ago. Took it to a local Smith fir a good grugger job. Came back with a 3.5 pound trigger, crisp. The super thin grip panels had to use super think grip bushings. Had to remove those and replace with standard grip bushings so I can use aftermarket grips. Carakofed the blue slide for more corrosion resistance. It's a great outdoor 1911 or truck gun.
Would love the Professional, but that Ed Brown SF just sang a.more seductive song and i got the Brown.
I like my 1911's in .45 ACP, the way God & John Moses Browning intended.
So do I, but time takes it's toll & 1911's in 9mm are kinder to my old hands & joints....
From a steel frame 1911, 9mm feels like shooting a .22
I like my 1911 in 30 ought 6. The way psycho John Wayne intended it.
Loaded model in stainless 45 ACP ❤
Why does SA, on some 1911 models, have so much muzzle protruding from the barrel bushing? Trim it back some and get rid of the sharp edges at the muzzle end of the slide and the barrel bushing. Other than that they are excellent weapons.
Love em all!!!
Love my SA Operator!
I got a stock range officer in 2010 and its awesome for under 800$.
Any problem with cerekote jamming on the prodigy?
Got two of em, great weapons
The Firearm Guy was my first YT gun channel. I will alway recognize Kens Voice.
Nice, I have the loaded model!!!! Great gun.
I have a lot in common with mine now. Our night sights are burned out and we rattle when you shake us...
Hi great video, lots of good information. I'm in the market for my first 1911, I'm between the springfeild operator, springfeild Emissary, springfeild loaded, colt competition. Which one you would pick?
Thank you for a great video. Your opinion, operator or prodigy? In 9mm Regardless of the round capacity…thanks.
I e been looking for that emp ronin 3” for years!!!!! Cannot find it anywher
Nice 1911’s
I have the A1 loaded in stainless
the last one ❤️
I really like the Emissary in any caliber!
I’m trying to decide between this and Garrison about 250$ difference
@@dabol4423
If I were you, I’d save up for the Emissary. It’s awesome compared to the Garrison.
@@AriePharmD thank you!
@@AriePharmD I want the MC operator now lol
@@AriePharmD ended up I ordering the MC Operator, I never knew about it when we first spoke lol. Wow. My favorite color and the design is unbelievable
I think the term “blended magwell” more appropriately means the chute is blended smooth with frame, not that the magazine blends with the magwell.
In the old days, gunsmiths actually welded magwells to the gun and filed or “blended “ the magwell to the frame.
I've got the milspec, best shooting pistol I've ever shot.
Bought a garrison in 45 last week. Now i want a 9mm 1911 with a double stack mag. I might have a problem.
I was about to get the garrison in 45 but the Emissary with the rail is very appealing
@@dabol4423 blend of classic and new. If money were free id have em all
@@ChrisHirner well since it’s not, lol and you aren’t the biggest 1911 fan you just want one for collection reasons to say you have a 1911, which one would you get? Oh, and for a backup home defense firearm
@dabol4423 i chose the garrison for its near classic styling. Its only improvements over the gi model are sights hammer and beavertail index. Check out the garrison commander. Its the same gun just a little shorter
@@ChrisHirner thank you, since it’s home defense. I wanted to full size
I own stainless mil spec on .45 and a ronin emp 3inch in 9 mm
Wouldnt The Prodigy technically be a 2011?
No Range Officer?
I think the trigger on the emissary is better then the operator
I have the discontinued Springfield Loaded Operator in God’s caliber (45acp) and absolutely love it. I had hopes of buying a few more but the dictator Justin Trudeau put a pistol ban in place:(
Nice
I wish I could get threaded 1911 more. I may even consider springfield if they had some. Not a fan of the move they tried a few years ago.
Barrels are available everywhere.
Springfield does not offer a parkerized lightweight commander size 1911 or enough choices and selection for the restricted California market. 1911 pistols are best left in their original configuration,Plain,simple and elegant function with no billboarding and dressed up colors. Parkerized with wood or G10 is best.
No masters class?
MIM parts?
Yep
I’m sure Springfield can build u a non MIM 1911 instead of being affordable probably be around 3000 dollars.
Considering? Not anymore. Just purchased the Garrison 45acp model.
I love my Elite Operator 10mm!!!
I like my Springfields I’ve have guns pretty much from every major gun maker but if I had to get rid of them except for one brand, I’d have to say I would keep my Springfield I just jell with them, but I’d would miss the hell out of my caniks thow
This guy gives me Hank Schraeder vibes
Very true
Garrison,XD M Elite 10 MM and 9MM Hell cat all the way.
Garrison blued/ and operator for me
Trp - 1 inch gun.
Trp tops
garison in 9mm