Springfield Armory 1911 Garrison Target in — .45 and 9mm

Description

Springfield Armory has just announced the 1911 Garrison Target, and for the shooter who wants a competition-ready 1911 without the custom shop price tag, this is the news you’ve been waiting for. This isn’t a museum piece you’re afraid to scratch; it’s a forged steel, hot salt-blued workhorse built from the ground up for accuracy. We’re talking about taking the legendary, battle-proven 1911 platform—the Garrison—and giving it the one upgrade serious marksmen ask for first: a fully adjustable, high-visibility rear sight. Whether you’re stepping up your range game, diving into local USPSA or Bullseye matches, or simply demand the utmost precision from a defensive pistol, the Springfield Armory 1911 Garrison Target in .45 ACP delivers heirloom quality you can actually afford to use hard.

Specs at a Glance

• Manufacturer & Model: Springfield Armory 1911 Garrison Target
• Caliber: .45 ACP
• Platform: Full-Size 1911
• Frame & Slide: Forged Carbon Steel, Hot Salt Blued Finish
• Barrel: 5″ Forged Steel, National Match Grade
• Sights: Dovetail Front, Fully Adjustable Target Rear
• Grips: Checkered American Walnut
• Trigger: Series 70 Style, Forged Steel, ~4.5-5.5 lb pull
• Safety: Grip Safety, Thumb Safety, Firing Pin Safety
• Magazine: 7-Round (Standard), 8-Round (Extended) Included
• Overall Length: 8.6″
• Weight (Unloaded): Approximately 38 oz

Why We’re Stocking This

At Sarmshubusa, we handle every gun that comes through our doors. When the spec sheet for the Springfield Armory 1911 Garrison Target landed, it was an immediate “yes” for our inventory. We’ve seen the demand firsthand: customers love the classic look and forged construction of the standard Garrison, but they immediately ask about swapping the fixed sights for something adjustable. Springfield just solved that problem from the factory. This pistol bridges a critical gap in the market. It gives you the timeless, rugged construction of a hot salt-blued steel 1911—a finish that wears in, not just wears out—with the precise sighting system needed to truly exploit the platform’s inherent accuracy. We’re stocking it because it’s a genuine value, a tool built for shooters, not just collectors.

This is the 1911 we’ll be recommending to anyone ready to move beyond a basic service pistol. The fit and finish on Springfield’s forged frames and slides is consistently excellent, and that forged target barrel is the real deal. In our shop, we appreciate firearms that are straightforward, well-made, and serve a clear purpose. The Springfield Armory 1911 Garrison Target checks every box. It’s a pistol we can stand behind without reservation, knowing it will perform for our customers at the range, in competition, or on the nightstand.

Who It’s For

• The Budding Competitor: You’re tired of your sights being the limiting factor in your scores. The adjustable rear sight on this Springfield Armory 1911 Garrison Target lets you dial in your exact load for center hits.
• The Precision-Minded Defender: You believe in the .45 ACP and the 1911 platform for home defense, but you insist on being able to verify and adjust your point of impact. This is a duty-grade gun you can zero yourself.
• The Discerning Traditionalist: You want the classic look and feel of a blued steel and walnut 1911, but you refuse to sacrifice modern performance. This gun gives you the soul of a classic with the utility of a modern tool.
• The Shooter Stepping Up: You’ve mastered your polymer striker-fired pistol and want to experience the next level of trigger control and single-stack handling. The Garrison Target is a perfect, no-excuses introduction to serious 1911 shooting.
• The Value-Seeking Enthusiast: You know what a forged, adjustable-sight 1911 usually costs. The Springfield Armory 1911 Garrison Target delivers that package at a price that makes sense, leaving you money for ammo and matches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the slide already cut for an optic, or is it just for the adjustable iron sight?

A: This is an iron-sights-only pistol. The “Target” designation refers to the fully adjustable, high-visibility rear sight that’s mounted in a standard 1911 dovetail. The slide is not milled for a red dot. The beauty of this Springfield Armory 1911 Garrison Target is its dedicated, superb iron-sight system for purists and competitors in divisions that don’t allow optics.

Q: How does the hot salt bluing finish hold up to regular use and holster wear?

A: Hot salt bluing is a classic, durable finish that protects the underlying steel. It will develop a honest wear pattern with holster use—a “holster shine” on high points—which many shooters feel adds character to a working gun. It won’t flake or peel like some coatings, but it’s not as abrasion-resistant as modern PVD or nitride finishes. Think of it like a well-worn leather jacket: it ages with use and tells the story of the gun’s life.

Q: Can I use standard 1911 .45 ACP magazines in this pistol?

A: Absolutely. The Springfield Armory 1911 Garrison Target ships with quality 7-round and 8-round magazines, and it will function reliably with any reputable, standard-dimension 1911 magazine in .45 ACP. We recommend and stock Wilson Combat, Chip McCormick, and Springfield’s own magazines for the best performance.

In Stock & Ready to Ship

The Springfield Armory 1911 Garrison Target in .45 ACP is exactly the kind of firearm we built our shop around: intelligently designed, robustly constructed, and offered at a fair price. It’s a serious pistol for serious shooting. We have them on order and will have them in our cases ready for you to inspect. If you’re ready for a 1911 that shoots as good as it looks, contact us today to secure yours. This is one of those guns you pick up once and know it’s the real deal.