John Moses Browning’s 1911 design has remained relevant for well over a century. Throughout the years, the 1911 has been produced by a myriad of manufacturers, both in traditional forms and in styles that depart from the archetypical 1911 design. Some manufacturers hold fast to tradition, adding only slight improvements reflecting advancing technology; others dare to be different and make more significant changes. The Springfield Armory Garrison and Alpha Foxtrot AF1911-E are representative of these differing design philosophies. Now which one is the best bang for your buck and represents the greatest value?
SPRINGFIELD ARMORY GARRISON
Springfield Armory’s Garrison closely follows the original Browning design. At its core, the .45 ACP Garrison is the same pistol that was carried through most of the conflicts of the 20th century, but with
