Buy the Springfield Armory 1911 Garrison 45 ACP Pistol from BattleHawk Armory! Hot salt blued carbon steel and wood - the definition of tradition. The Garrison takes the classic and proven 1911 design and combines heirloom-quality construction with the modern features today's shooters demand. The result is a rock-solid 1911 with forged steel construction, modern upgrades and the strength to provide a lifetime of service. For those who respect tradition and demand the best, the Garrison stands ready. Forged Frame & Slide The forged frame and slide, the heart and soul of all Springfield Armory 1911 pistols, sets this gun apart from competitors' cast models on the market by surpassing them in both strength and durability. Thinline Grips: The checkered thinline wood grips of the Garrison 1911 give shooters an attractive and rock-solid interface with the pistol. Low Profile 3-Dot Sights: Providing shooters with a low-profile, yet high-visibility sighting system, the three-dots of the Garrison 1911 help ensure you get hits on target. Extended Thumb Safety: The single-sided extended thumb safety of the Garrison ensures easy engagement by the shooter, without being oversized or bulky. Skeletonized Hammer: Providing ultra-fast lock times, the skeletonized hammer is just one of the modern enhancements present on the Garrison. Single Stack Magazine: Featuring a proven design with more than a century of service behind it, the Garrison's magazine ensures rugged reliability. Extended Beavertail: The grip safety features an extended beavertail to prevent "hammer bite" as well as a raised "memory" bump to ensure full engagement by the hand. Blued Finish: Featuring a subtle matte finish on the rounds and a high polish on the flats, the carbon steel Garrison with hot salt bluing exudes heirloom quality.