Grifter
Custom
It does look almost exactly like my Loaded from 1997.
Springfield Armory Garrison 1911 Review
- Thread starter Mike H.
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Old_Me
SAINT
i had mentioned in another thread some time ago, regarding the Emissary, that the Emissary may be a limited time run.
if so, then i am glad i got mine.
right now, with this introduction of this Garrison, is making me think, the Emissary will end sooner then i think.
Annihilator
Emissary
My thoughts exactly….
TidalWave
Professional
Yeah, agree…Emissary is a fine 1911 I’m sure but I don’t think it was as big a hit as they hoped, for various reasons. Not the least of which is the ~ $1200 price tag…
fordag
Elite
Looks like a nice 1911. I am particularly thankful for the absence of the forward cocking serrations.
However that useless Novak rear sight will be replaced as soon as I get one of these. Novak sights simply do not belong on combat handguns. I wish they would use the same rear sight they use on the Ronin for all of their combat pistols. Or at least offer a choice.
However that useless Novak rear sight will be replaced as soon as I get one of these. Novak sights simply do not belong on combat handguns. I wish they would use the same rear sight they use on the Ronin for all of their combat pistols. Or at least offer a choice.
Talyn
SAINT
While you're entitled to your opinion, the Novak rear sight is far, far from being useless.
It's one of the most popular fixed rear sights' available.
SA has other 1911 models with other rear sights, so one has other choices of rear sights.
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fordag
Elite
I remember when it was first introduced. I thought it was a bad idea then and I still do.
fordag
Elite
I admit to a specific prejudice against the Novak rear sight.
Talyn
SAINT
Fair enough.
TidalWave
Professional
fordag: is there anything particular of a technical nature that you dislike?
Reason I ask is, I’m replacing sights on my Tisas Carry .45…. interested in any opinions for/against the Novak clone it has (stock).
Talyn
SAINT
Not fordag but...
I've used the Novak rear/front fixed sight system for decades, on several different pistols including 1911's, and they are excellent.
I'll likely be sending a slide to Novak sometime soon to get a another set installed.
It speaks for itself since many have cloned the design .
fordag
Elite
It's one simple reason. The Novak rear sight does not work for one handed slide manipulation. It's a nice smooth ramp that slides right off of your belt or boot or whatever you might press the rear sight up against to rack the slide with only one hand.
My personal view is that I carry a gun for my worst day. That may well include only having one hand to work the action, which can't reliably be done with a Novak rear sight.
fordag
Elite
Yes, that is true, but I find the rear sight to be the most reliable with a properly designed rear sight. It's very easy to miss with the ejection port. The ejection port also can require an awkward twisting of your hand.
Talyn
SAINT
The user needs to practice any of the "racking of the slide with one hand method(s)" alot in order for it to become second nature.
Why is it impossible for SA to produce\sell a 1911 with front strap serrations? Not all of us live in cool low humidity environs. An ambi safety would also be nice. Sadly many ‘smiths in my area will not work on SAs so if I could find one, I would end up shipping it back for the front strap serrations and an ambi safety…just charge an extra $100 and save me the grief…is there any hope?
fordag
Elite
SA has multiple 1911 pistols with front slide serrations. Also humidity does not render the rear slide serrations ineffective.
Edit. Yes I sure did misread that, however SA does also produce several 1911s with front strap serrations.
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