I have a Springfield Armory 1911 Ronin Operator 9mm 4.25" and has have no problem. Love it. Its my conceal carry gun.

Duty tune DVD is worth its weight in gold! 👌🏻

Good to hear from you again. I've missed your videos.

Worth mentioning; my current personal everyday carry sidearm is an inexpensive 1911 platform gun, chambered in 9mm. I have spent 41 years shooting 1911s and 35 years carrying them. This particular gun has never had a mechanical issue, nor has it failed to perform with 100% reliability. I DID have issues that I chose to address regarding personal comfort (trigger weight, external smoothness, etc). I chose to do all of the work myself, as this made me and ONLY me responsible for the outcome I desired, and that is what was achieved. By the way, my gun still has EVERY SINGLE PART it came with except the front fiber optic (now green) and the four grip stock screws (now stainless). If someone is willing (like you) to learn and do the work, go do it.

Welcome back! Always looking forward to your Videos and Knowledge!

Welcome back! Happy to see another upload

Your videos taught me a lot, and I applied that knowledge to tuning up my CCW Emissary (9mm variant). Great videos

I love your very thorough pistol reviews, especially how you identify the MIM small parts. This is very helpful for viewers and potential buyers of these guns.

Thanks for all the helpful information you provide 1911 owners. I just completed this extractor test on my Kimber Custom II LW and it passed with no issues. It gives me peace of mind to know it is functioning the way it should.

Man what a great video. Very informative and real world knowledge. Love my 1911s but they require some love no matter the price point. But once that love is provided they’re a dream to shoot.

very nice and informative review. i have a les baer and had terry tussey make a stealth comp for it. it’s a commander so he made the cut for the slide come back farther to increase reliability. it works like a dream.

Another excellent video. I wanted the Springfield Range Officer for CMP matches but after waiting they stopped producing. But the continued the “Loaded”(similar to me to RO). Yet I didn’t know about the MIM or cast parts. Haven’t used it yet. Ironically, they stopped manufacturing the “Loaded” and that’s when “Garrison” was introduced. Thank you for another great video.

Just found your channel and subscribed. Thanks for the 1911 knowledge share. After owning most of the popular wonder 9s..I bought my first 1911.. Ronin 4.25 9mm a few months ago. Minor feeding/ejection issues at first few hundred rounds but seems to run fine these days. Keep it cleaned and lubed and it works like most factory guns should. If I could only get rid of the idiot scratch 🤭. I like all my guns (Glocks, SIGs, S&W) etc..etc for different reasons and their intended purpose.

I 100% agree with you that there's no production 1911 maker on the market that makes one completely ready to go out of the box. They all need something. Truth be told, I've had much more trouble out of the so-called reputable brands like Colt and Springfield that I have out of Tisas or Rock Island armory. I'm not just talking about basics like extractor tension. I'm talking +$1000 guns that came out of the box with non-functional safeties because they weren't fitted properly, shallow and off-center feed ramps, and off-center cut magazine wells. I'm not sure I'll buy another domestic production grade 1911 again. The imports seem to have better quality control ironically.

I love how we have a channel that does slot of 1911,2011 .my favorite guns and channel..I have a ronnin.9... I love it

I bought the Ronin 4.25 9mm and had all new internals replaced by gunsmith John Harrison. He also did a basic 4lb trigger job. My gun out of the box shot 3.5 inches high. Replaced the front sight with a .215 Dawson fiber optic , and replaced the Rear with an adjustable Wilson combat sight. It’s now all dialed in and shoots great. The only problem is with Speer G2 Leo ammo and Wilson ETM mags. It runs that ammo fine with the Vickers tactical mag and the Tripp Cobra mags as well as the Springfield stock mag. It appears the takeoff angle out of the mag is less with the Wilson and won’t ride up the feed ramp.

Hi Hilton, I am new to your Channel and so far I am enjoying your content. I really enjoy 1911 pistols but only shot a gsg and a Ruger 22/45. Being Australian.45 ACP is a restricted round here and is only used in certain matches. I have to start with 22lr and build to 9mm, maybe .38 Super. That is why I am looking into 9mm 1911s. My purposes is more of a range gun.

Next maybe do the new “Operator.” Probably redundant since it’s so similar to a TRP, but curious if anything improved. How are Colt Govt production guns comparatively?

Hilton kicks RONIN ass!

once in a while ,..ronin 9mm 4.25 wont go fully into battery. got any advice ?

Springfield makes such pretty 1911s its a shame they need so much work. I've only got a couple to reference from. My Sig ES is pretty sweet but needs some trigger work, the pinned front sight is off center and the finish leaves some to be desired. Wish a $1300 gun didn't need another $150 of work but like you said that just seems to be how it goes.

I bought one of them when the first hit market...it's a pretty good gun...

Those grips are really nice. What is the translation of the word inlayed?

I've purchased 2 SAs in the past 10 years: Compact Range Officer and a Ronin 4.25; both in 9mm. BOTH exhibited, at time of purchase, excessively tight chambers. Why?

Would like to hear your thoughts on the Colt M45A1.

Love you content! Any chance of you reviewing the Colt Goverment model competition series 70 in 9mm? Thanks

Great, I really want get one. Doubt it now

Thanks much for your review/feedback. “All need work” - would you lump the Staccato c in that statement?

I have the 10mm it's my winter edc it's the pretty gun I own

Hilton, do you know what the deal is with the rear sight on the Ronin? Even after completely removing the set screw, it won’t drift. Did they red Loctite it down or something?

Why does my gen 3 glock 17 fail to eject when doing this extractor test?

Staccato all the way 😁

Sweet gun, I’d have to get that terrible blued finish cerakoted though

Have u made those grips available again?

Somebody said years ago on MSW “If you want a reliable 9MM 1911, get a Hi-Power.” Pretty funny, but also reminds me that the pistol was designed to be a .45

DAN WESSON 1911s !!

Where can I get a pair of those grips.

I Owen 3 1911. All of them are my EDC- Colt rgz (commander), Magnum Research Commander "MRC," and Springfield ronin 4inch- The MRC, Colt, and Ronin all worked out the box. With hundreds of rounds of defense and range ammo. 'In my opinion, you are a gunsmith with an understanding of how you want your 1911 should work for you. For me, I know the basic knowledge and working of 1911. for example, the test you were doing removing the magazine is an Extractor Test- You And Larry Vickers are credited for this test. Brother, please take it down a notch- You have a responsibility to help new shooters start to learn about1911- in my humble opinion, you are freakin them out, and they will miss a chance to hold a piece of history in their hands. I am a guy who loves 1911, and your insight is on point for those versed in 1911- Yes, I did send my Ronin to Night Custom to get a redo, lol - I hope my comments are not outbounds.

As always your arguments on the need to tune 1911’s for serious work are incredibly sound. People just don’t want to except the truth that no production 1911 is “out of the box” good to go

Mine has been glorious. But you have waaaaaaaaay, wayyyyyyy more refined tastes.

Okay, so since all of the current production 1911's are junk, which one would you start with to do all of the gunsmithing work on. Probably none of them? Okay, I'll just save my money and get a Wilson Combat. On second thought, I'll just get a Glock 30s for a fraction of the price. It'll probably function perfectly right out of box and they hold 10 rounds to boot. Problem solved! 👍😌

I can answer that question about what gun you can buy and just go with it.....Staccato P

I shot 180 gr flat nose and it did not like it

that leaves you buying a Staccato.. just saying

A properly set up 1911 will run and run and....... If one is serious about this platform and intends to shoot Production Guns, it is advisable to have a mentor (that is intimately familiar with 1911's), or deep pockets for "learning curve" mistakes. I suggest if one doesn't have the dedication to do this, or buy a properly set up Custom gun; get a Glock/CZ/Sig.

Mine is not accurate

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You are a gunsmith who said, “feeding 9mm into a 1911 is not an easy task”. The 1911 platform lends itself PARTICULARLY well to the 9mm round. It may be difficult for you and Springfield but not because of some inherent issue with the 1911.

Hilton is a great guy and incredibly knowledgeable but he’s been a Negative Nancy since I started this journey in the late 90’s. Duty carry for the past 25 years, I’ve employed a couple Springfield Operators along with a Wilson CQB over these last few decades and they’ve been dead reliable. I did have a Springfield Loaded that had some issues that I identified before it satisfied me as duty ready so I sent it back to Springfield, and it came back perfect. I’ve worked with guys for decades carrying 1911’s and it just hasn’t been an issue as long as you go into it informed. He’s like that uncle who is going to find the flaw in just about any idea you have, after a while you learn to take what you can from him but also take it with a grain of salt.

Damn I hope you’re not that critical with your kids sports performances.

Don't buy this MIM mass-produced stuff. Save up for a Les Baer: you'll thank me later.