New! Springfield Armory .45 ACP Garrison 1911 Pistol Review
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New! Springfield Armory .45 ACP Garrison 1911 Pistol Review
Over the past year or so, Springfield Armory has taken the concepts of economies of scale to new heights. Pistols in the Ronin family and the new SA-35 Hi-Power have proven to the market you can make a rock-solid pistol at a price friendly to most everyone. The latest entry in this race to provide top-notch firearms at affordable price points is the anchor of a new family of 1911 pistols — the Garrison. It’s a basic 1911 design with modern refinements to make it reliable with defensive ammo, accurate and comfortable to carry and shoot.
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quick look at the newly released Springfield Armory SA 35 9mm pistol.
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