{"id":2019,"date":"2024-04-09T07:56:37","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T07:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=2019"},"modified":"2024-04-09T07:56:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T07:56:37","slug":"garrison-vs-garrison-which-one-is-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=2019","title":{"rendered":"Garrison vs. Garrison: Which One Is Right For You?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"player-inline-wrapper no-margin-top\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe class=\"player-inline\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/917972186?h=b0ea2410fd&amp;api=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"byline\">By <a class=\"byline-author ajax-home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/author\/dan-abraham\/\">Dan Abraham<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"dropcap\">S<\/span>pringfield Armory\u2019s 1911 Garrison has become a fan favorite among 1911 owners. The 1911 Garrison embodies a traditional design and feature set approach to the 1911, but also has modern upgrades that today\u2019s shooters find attractive. It\u2019s safe to say the Garrison line offers a 1911 pistol to fit both the tastes of the traditionalist as well as the modern shooter.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51889\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-9mm-vs-Garrison-45-ACP.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-9mm-vs-Garrison-45-ACP-800x601.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-9mm-vs-Garrison-45-ACP-400x300.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-9mm-vs-Garrison-45-ACP-768x577.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-9mm-vs-Garrison-45-ACP-600x450.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In this head-to-head competition, the author puts two of Springfield\u2019s finest 1911s to the test.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Prior to January 2024, the 1911 Garrison was only available with a 5\u201d barrel in 9mm or .45 ACP. Springfield Armory now offers a 1911 Garrison with a 4.25\u201d barrel in both chamberings.<\/p>\n<p>The addition of the 1911 Garrison with a 4.25\u201d barrel expands the Garrison line of 1911 pistols to eight total models from which to choose. They are available in a sharp-looking \u201chot salt blue\u201d or stainless steel.<\/p>\n<p><em>[Be sure to read Paul Carlson\u2019s <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/springfield-armory-garrison-1911-review\/\">review of the Springfield Armory Garrison<\/a>.]<\/em><\/p>\n<p>To be honest, I have trouble trying to figure out which model is more beautiful. One thing is for certain, one would be hard-pressed to find a 1911 as stunning as the Garrison line of pistols with such a budget-friendly price tag.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cFinish\u201d the Story<\/h2>\n<p>With this comparison, I will feature my 1911 Garrison 9mm with a 5\u201d barrel versus my 1911 Garrison .45 ACP with a 4.25\u201d barrel. Both of the 1911\u2019s are stainless steel. The stainless steel Garrisons are extremely attractive with a highly polished mirror-like slide with a matte silver finished top of the slide.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51890\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-sights.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-sights-800x503.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-sights-400x252.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-sights-768x483.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-sights-600x378.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"881\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-sights.jpg\" alt=\"In this photograph, we see the three dot sights that the company installs standard on the Garrison 1911 pistols. They are significantly more visible than the GIs had back in the Great War.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-sights.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-sights-800x503.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-sights-400x252.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-sights-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-sights-600x378.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Against the polish flats of the slide and frame, the stainless Garrisons have a matte finish applied to the rear as well as the rounds of the top of the slide and the bottom of the frame. Note the white dot sights.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The frame is also polished with a few matte silver accents on the rounded areas of the frame and grip. It is truly a beautiful-looking pistol. The hot salt blued 1911 Garrisons have the same finishing touches, but with a gorgeous blued finish that is just as eye-catching.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Similarities<\/h2>\n<p>Every 1911 pistol that Springfield Armory produces has the strongest and most durable parts in my experience. They have forged steel slides and frames as well as match-grade barrels. You can expect a Springfield Armory 1911 lifespan to last decades, offering a pistol that can be handed down to a younger generation of shooters. That is impressive.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51891\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-pistols-compared.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-pistols-compared-800x601.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-pistols-compared-400x300.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-pistols-compared-768x577.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-pistols-compared-600x450.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1051\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-pistols-compared.jpg\" alt=\"In this photograph, we see both of the Springfield Armory Garrison 1911 pistols \u2014 one in 9x19mm Parabellum and the other in .45 ACP.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-pistols-compared.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-pistols-compared-800x601.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-pistols-compared-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-pistols-compared-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-pistols-compared-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Match grade barrels and forged steel slides are standard on both guns. So is the classic 1911 styling and feel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 1911 Garrison pistols ship with thinline wood grips. The thin wood grips feel great in the hand and give a traditional 1911 appearance. The Garrisons, along with all Springfields, do not have a trigger safety plunger design that can negatively affect the quality of the trigger pull. This equates to a smoother and crisper trigger that is still drop-safe.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the Garrisons use a traditional GI-style guide rod. There is not a great shooting difference between a full-length guide rod and a GI-style guide. However, most 1911 \u201cpurists\u201d prefer the original parts that John Browning created.<\/p>\n<div class=\"newsletter inline\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: none;\" class=\"logo-tal-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/themes\/thearmorylife\/img\/logo-tal-tm-icon.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Live The Armory Life.<\/strong> The latest content straight to your inbox plus an automatic entry to each of our <a class=\"ajax-giveaways\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/giveaways\/\"><strong>monthly gun\u00a0giveaways!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The sights are a low-profile, three-dot design, and the thumb safety is slightly extended without adding \u201cbulk\u201d to the thumb safety. Most notably, the shooting impressions with both the 1911 Garrison in 9mm and the 1911 Garrison in .45 ACP are first class. I truly enjoy owning each and I am yet to have a failure with a 1911 Garrison.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Differences<\/h2>\n<p>The greatest differences, and most obvious, are the caliber and the barrel\/slide lengths. Shooters who prefer low recoil, soft shooting and quick target engagement when transitioning may opt for the 1911 Garrison in 9mm. For those who enjoy a little pushback with more lead headed down range would surely choose the 1911 Garrison in .45 ACP.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51892\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shooting-both-Garrison-1911.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shooting-both-Garrison-1911-800x450.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shooting-both-Garrison-1911-400x225.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shooting-both-Garrison-1911-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shooting-both-Garrison-1911-600x337.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shooting-both-Garrison-1911.jpg\" alt=\"In this photograph, the author is shooting one of the Springfield Armory Garrison 1911 handguns on the shooting range. The range is covered in snow and it very cold.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shooting-both-Garrison-1911.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shooting-both-Garrison-1911-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shooting-both-Garrison-1911-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shooting-both-Garrison-1911-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shooting-both-Garrison-1911-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The author spent time with both pistols on the range when working on this 1911 showdown.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s also important to note that the 1911 Garrison in 9mm has a nine-round magazine while the 1911 Garrison in .45 ACP has a seven-round magazine. If higher capacity is most important, then the 9mm is the choice. However, if stopping power like the .45 ACP offers is a major priority, then there is no doubt the .45 ACP would be the choice for that shooter.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The other noted difference is the barrel length. Now that the 4.25\u201d barrel is available, shooters and carriers have more options to consider. Either is great for range time or EDC, but I suspect those who are looking to carry a 1911 would choose the 1911 Garrison with a 4.25\u201d barrel.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Price Matters<\/h2>\n<p>The 1911 Garrison line of pistols are priced to sell. I consider them \u201cbudget\u201d priced without skimping on quality. All of the stainless steel Garrisons, 9mm or .45 ACP, have an MSRP of $917. The only Springfield 1911 that costs less is the 1911 Mil-Spec.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51893\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-45-vs-Garrison-9.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-45-vs-Garrison-9-800x601.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-45-vs-Garrison-9-400x300.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-45-vs-Garrison-9-768x577.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-45-vs-Garrison-9-600x450.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1051\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-45-vs-Garrison-9.jpg\" alt=\"In this photograph, we see a parting shot of the two semi-automatic handguns tested by the author for this article.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-45-vs-Garrison-9.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-45-vs-Garrison-9-800x601.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-45-vs-Garrison-9-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-45-vs-Garrison-9-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garrison-45-vs-Garrison-9-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In this Garrison vs Garrison match up, there is no loser. You get your pick of finishes and calibers at a very affordable price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 1911 Garrison price really shines with the hot salt blue models. The MSRP on those is $868 across the board. Now, that it is a price that fits the working man\u2019s budget even more. One would be hard-pressed to get a 1911 of equal quality and beauty for that price.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s face it, the 1911 Garrisons are excellent pistols. They perform reliably, are aesthetically pleasing, and are very accurate. They are loaded with features and options that will give 1911 fans much to consider when choosing a pistol. The advice I would give is to do what I did. Pick up a 1911 Garrison in 9mm and another in .45 ACP to get the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Note: Be sure to check out The Armory Life Forum, where you can comment about our daily articles, as well as just talk guns and gear. Click the \u201cGo To Forum Thread\u201d link below to jump in!<\/em><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"heading heading-forum-thread hide-share\"><span>Join the Discussion<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"forum-thread-button-wrapper hide-share\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/forum\/threads\/18239\/\">Go to forum thread<\/a><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"heading heading-featured hide-share\"><span>Featured in this video<\/span><\/h5>\n<section class=\"featured hide-share grid-two\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-1911 \" href=\"https:\/\/www.springfield-armory.com\/1911-series-handguns\/1911-garrison-handguns\/1911-garrison-425-45-acp-handgun-stainless\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-45acp\">45<sup>ACP<\/sup><\/span><\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PX9417S.png.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PX9417S.png\" alt=\"1911 Garrison 4.25&quot;\"\/>\n<\/picture>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>1911 <span>Garrison 4.25&#8243;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-1911 \" href=\"https:\/\/www.springfield-armory.com\/1911-series-handguns\/1911-garrison-handguns\/1911-garrison-9mm-handgun-stainless\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-9mm\">9<sup>mm<\/sup><\/span><\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PX9419S.png.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PX9419S.png\" alt=\"1911 Garrison\"\/>\n<\/picture>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>1911 <span>Garrison<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/section>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/garrison-vs-garrison-which-one-is-right-for-you\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Dan Abraham Springfield Armory\u2019s 1911 Garrison has become a fan favorite among 1911 owners. The 1911 Garrison embodies a traditional design and feature set approach to the 1911, but also has modern upgrades that today\u2019s shooters find attractive. It\u2019s safe to say the Garrison line offers a 1911 pistol to fit both the tastes [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2020,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2019","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2019","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2019"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2019\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2020"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2019"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2019"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2019"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}