The Springfield Armory 1911 Garrison is a full-size semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP with a 5-inch barrel and a 7+1 round capacity. This Kentucky Bourbon Limited Edition variant comes in a blue finish. It follows the standard 1911 platform configuration in a Government-size frame. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Springfield Armory 
• Model: 1911 Garrison 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Barrel Length: 5 in 
• Capacity: 7+1 rounds 
• Color/Finish: Blue 
   

Detailed Features 

• 5-inch barrel with blue finish 
• 7+1 round capacity 
• Kentucky Bourbon Limited Edition designation 
• Full-size 1911 Government platform 
• .45 ACP chambering

Owners of the Springfield Armory 1911 Garrison generally regard it as a no-nonsense entry into the 1911 format without unnecessary extras. The blue finish on the Kentucky Bourbon Limited Edition gets attention at the range, and most owners say the fit between the slide and frame is tighter than they expected at the price point.

The trigger is a frequent talking point. Many owners appreciate the clean break and say the Garrison comes set up well straight from the factory; a smaller group prefers to swap in an aftermarket trigger shoe or adjust the pull weight. It is consistent enough that most do not feel immediate work is necessary.

On value, the Garrison sits in accessible territory for a full-size 1911 in .45 ACP. The Limited Edition label draws collectors who want a shelf piece as much as a shooter, but the majority of owners who buy it report running it regularly without reliability concerns.