The Springfield Armory 1911 Garrison 5" .45 ACP seamlessly combines heritage-quality craftsmanship with contemporary ergonomics in a full-size Government-length footprint. Shifting entirely away from cast steel alternatives, this defensive sidearm features a rugged, precision-forged carbon steel slide and frame treated with a deep, hot salt blued finish that displays high polish on the flats and matte on the rounds. Its 5-inch forged stainless steel match-grade barrel is machined to competition standards, paired with a traditional barrel bushing layout to maximize downrange mechanical accuracy. Modern functional upgrades elevate the classic PX9420 layout, integrating a skeletonized hammer for lightning-fast lock times, an extended beavertail grip safety to combat "hammer bite," and low-profile combat 3-dot iron sights. Shipped with one 7-round single-stack steel magazine, the pistol completes its timeless heritage profile using thinline double-diamond checkered wood grips displaying the iconic Crossed Cannons emblem.