I hope it has the "loaded chamber indicator flag" that pops up on top of the barrel to get in your sights
Just in case the BILLBOARD isn't enough
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Just in case the BILLBOARD isn't enough
Gasman1972
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Ruger just isn't a name I trust in firearms any more once you get away from their wheel guns, I'm not sure why.
Gutpile Charlie
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That is a very sad statement....but it rings true.
The old Ruger Standard, the wheel guns and the M77 rifles were great. The 10/22 was the greatest until they decided to cheapen it. The No. 1 and No. 3 were absolute classics.
Something went terribly wrong after Bill Ruger died. The company just wasn't the same anymore. I can not figure out what their "design philosophy" is suppose to be today. They've blown it.
By the way, if I were to buy a 1911, it would have to be the old stand Government Model. Yes, I know it wasn't as "refined" as some that they are making today, but it was solid, it worked and withstood the test of time. Besides that, it just had a "classic" look that couldn't be improved upon.
I bet the June issue of Shooting Times will be very popular! And given Ruger's reputation, I expect their 1911 is going to give everyone else a tough row to hoe. If it is built to standard specifications for the slide and frame so that standard after-market parts can be installed, it is going to be nothing but good for shooters everywhere.
Probably the entire owners manual etched on the side of the gun. I think they should include a safety DVD with each purchase.
I like Ruger though. Hey at least they are getting into the market for John Q public and not just interested in Military and LE sales. So what if the copied other designs.? There isn't really anything new in firearms except maybe the Rhino. They made them better, smarted faster, stronger
Their stock is doing better then SW who is playing catch up and now has to copy Taurus and Ruger. I like my LCP better than the SW 380 BodyGuard and the the 38LCR has a nicer trigger than the Smith. I do not like either of those.Ruger still makes a decent bolt rifle and single action revolvers.
Gasman1972
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I know a man who worked security for Ruger under Mr. Ruger. Listening to him talk about him, Mr. Ruger was a great guy.
I'm surprised that Ruger didn't introduce it at the SHOT show in January, so while there, I asked a Ruger rep about rumors of them producing a 1911, and he replied that they could neither confirm nor deny that rumor. That told me right there it would come out soon. 
Surprise, surprise!
John
Surprise, surprise!
John
I'm sufficiently well off in the 1911 department not to be in the market. Those DCM .45s at 60s prices ruined me.
Uncle Jeff was right, though--as long as a 1911 has a decent trigger, decent sights, and is reliable, you're pretty much home free. IF I ever wanted beavertails, ambi safeties or misshapen triggers or hammers I could add them on my own. I might even put on a set of pearl stocks with a ruby-eyed steer, but I think the choice ought to be mine, not some MBA in sales.
The Remington R1 is my idea of what a working 1911 should look like. But what the heck, my CJ-5 has stock wheels and tires, so what would you expect?
Uncle Jeff was right, though--as long as a 1911 has a decent trigger, decent sights, and is reliable, you're pretty much home free. IF I ever wanted beavertails, ambi safeties or misshapen triggers or hammers I could add them on my own. I might even put on a set of pearl stocks with a ruby-eyed steer, but I think the choice ought to be mine, not some MBA in sales.
The Remington R1 is my idea of what a working 1911 should look like. But what the heck, my CJ-5 has stock wheels and tires, so what would you expect?
Walter Rego
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Thank God it doesn't have those hideous forward cocking serrations. That keeps me from buying many of the 1911 pattern pistols currently in production.
When I think 1911
Out West
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Ain't nuthin that a 45 acp in a 1911 platform can't do. That's the magic. That's why every gun manufacturer eventually makes one and why every shooter eventually owns one. Bring it on Ruger.
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West
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West
Xclnt point.
And here's a run-down of the Ruger FWIW.
http://www.gunblast.com/
Not a 70's or pre-70 Series Colt (and neither are the other 'imitation is the finest form of flatteries') but some very interesting information - esp the barrel/bushing formation, integral plunger housing, NON-80's style 'safety' junk, etc.
No billboard evident.
I'd hate to have to buy one if I couldn't afford a real 45 auto and since most of my handguns are Smiths (older Smiths) but I would definitely check one out before the 'composite barrel' types and the over-priced ones which purport to need 'broken in' before they function like the originals.
Hopefully, the Rugers are largely if not all American.
(If posting another site is taboo, I accept reprimand)
Joni_Lynn
US Veteran
I'm amazed at how short they made the warning label on this one and where they put it.
They appear to have made a gun with most of the desireable features while leaving off the ones that aren't needed. The Novak sights were a very good choice.
If the barrel/bushing fit is good I think it'll be worthy of adoption, especially at it's suggested retail of $799.
There's a few 1911 in this price range that appear to be a great value for the dollar.
They appear to have made a gun with most of the desireable features while leaving off the ones that aren't needed. The Novak sights were a very good choice.
If the barrel/bushing fit is good I think it'll be worthy of adoption, especially at it's suggested retail of $799.
There's a few 1911 in this price range that appear to be a great value for the dollar.
OP
mm6mm6
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Sometimes we forget that there are hundreds of thousands of newer shooters in this country. They don't already own a 1911 (or several) like many of us do.
A co-worker decided a couple years ago that he wanted to buy a gun. He decided an a semi-auto and then he decided on a 9mm (lower recoil, cost of factory ammo compared to .40 and .45). He looked around and tried holding various 9mm pistols.
The Ruger SR9 fit his hand the best, the price was great, and he really liked that the gun was made in the USA. He bought the Ruger.
Last week he picked up the new Ruger LC9. He really likes it too.
His knowledge of firearms is increasing along with his skill level and his realm of desire is expanding. He mentioned wanting a .22 rifle and then a larger caliber rifle.
I can easily see him one day wanting a 1911. With his affinity for the two Rugers he already owns, I also see him leaning heavily toward the new SR-1911.
Ruger is smart to go after the new gun owner 1911 market. They'll sell boatloads of these guns.
If you read Gunblast.com's review and peruse the photos, you'll see it mentioned that Ruger has an all new facility for these 1911 pistols. They have the ability to make all kinds of variations.
This SR-1911 is just the beginning....
A co-worker decided a couple years ago that he wanted to buy a gun. He decided an a semi-auto and then he decided on a 9mm (lower recoil, cost of factory ammo compared to .40 and .45). He looked around and tried holding various 9mm pistols.
The Ruger SR9 fit his hand the best, the price was great, and he really liked that the gun was made in the USA. He bought the Ruger.
Last week he picked up the new Ruger LC9. He really likes it too.
His knowledge of firearms is increasing along with his skill level and his realm of desire is expanding. He mentioned wanting a .22 rifle and then a larger caliber rifle.
I can easily see him one day wanting a 1911. With his affinity for the two Rugers he already owns, I also see him leaning heavily toward the new SR-1911.
Ruger is smart to go after the new gun owner 1911 market. They'll sell boatloads of these guns.
If you read Gunblast.com's review and peruse the photos, you'll see it mentioned that Ruger has an all new facility for these 1911 pistols. They have the ability to make all kinds of variations.
This SR-1911 is just the beginning....
CAJUNLAWYER
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I might just have to have me one of those..........
