Echo40
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I picked this up a couple days ago, but held off on posting a thread about it until now because I knew that everyone would want to see some pics of it, and I wanted to take some nice ones in proper natural sunlight.
Introducing the Ruger SR1911 NRA Edition, originally offered as a promotional Gallery of Guns exclusive for a limited time from September to December of 2018, this Full-size all Stainless Steel 1911 features a black nitride treated slide laser etched with the Second Amendment as well as the NRA Logo, a Red Cerakoted frame, and Red G10 grips with a raised NRA Logo on them.
I ordered this beauty online about a week ago for my brother who has always wanted a 1911, but never quite had the money or the means to get one that he really wanted. I knew at first sight that he would love this one, it just felt so right. Wouldn't you know it, when I showed it to him, he loved it, so it was a done deal. It was sold brand new in box, priced just above MSRP, which seemed like a fair price considering that it's a Limited Edition pistol from a good three years ago, but regardless, it was worth it to me.
As you can see, the factory G10 Grips have been swapped out for a pair of Altamont grips with a snakeskin pattern. These were a pair of grips that my brother bought on clearance for a mere $20 over a year ago just because he liked them, but I think they look terrific on the gun. With the black slide, red frame, and white grips, it looks not unlike a Harlequin Coral Snake, which I feel is sort of fitting considering the Second Amendment is on the slide as well as it's snake-like colors remind me of that patriotic flag with the phrase "Don't tread on me" featured alongside a snake.
Over all, it's a terrific firearm which I'm very pleased to be able to help my brother finally obtain, and the fact that it's a special 1911 only makes it all more memorable. When something just sort of comes together out of the blue like this, you know that it was meant to be.
Introducing the Ruger SR1911 NRA Edition, originally offered as a promotional Gallery of Guns exclusive for a limited time from September to December of 2018, this Full-size all Stainless Steel 1911 features a black nitride treated slide laser etched with the Second Amendment as well as the NRA Logo, a Red Cerakoted frame, and Red G10 grips with a raised NRA Logo on them.
I ordered this beauty online about a week ago for my brother who has always wanted a 1911, but never quite had the money or the means to get one that he really wanted. I knew at first sight that he would love this one, it just felt so right. Wouldn't you know it, when I showed it to him, he loved it, so it was a done deal. It was sold brand new in box, priced just above MSRP, which seemed like a fair price considering that it's a Limited Edition pistol from a good three years ago, but regardless, it was worth it to me.
As you can see, the factory G10 Grips have been swapped out for a pair of Altamont grips with a snakeskin pattern. These were a pair of grips that my brother bought on clearance for a mere $20 over a year ago just because he liked them, but I think they look terrific on the gun. With the black slide, red frame, and white grips, it looks not unlike a Harlequin Coral Snake, which I feel is sort of fitting considering the Second Amendment is on the slide as well as it's snake-like colors remind me of that patriotic flag with the phrase "Don't tread on me" featured alongside a snake.
Over all, it's a terrific firearm which I'm very pleased to be able to help my brother finally obtain, and the fact that it's a special 1911 only makes it all more memorable. When something just sort of comes together out of the blue like this, you know that it was meant to be.
