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.
Ruger Stainless 1911 (Update See Last Page)
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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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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
Member
I might just have to have me one of those..........
novalty
Member
I'll give Ruger credit after looking over pics they seem to have made a pretty decent 1911. Have to see how they fair on the market. The lack of firing-pin safety, has a cast integral plunger tube, and oversized thumb safety, 2 piece guiderod, are some pretty nice features for the price range they are listing.
Based on GunBlasts review (Jeff likes everything, but I do like his review) and the Ruger web site specs, that's a darn fine looking gun.
I am not the biggest 1911 fan although I have several and I would buy one of these in a minute.
I am not the biggest 1911 fan although I have several and I would buy one of these in a minute.
NCTexan
US Veteran
Ruger chose an interesting name...
"The Ruger SR1911 Centerfire Pistol"
I wonder if they thought folks would assume it was 22LR since it's from Ruger?
Ruger® SR1911™ Centerfire Pistol Models
"The Ruger SR1911 Centerfire Pistol"
I wonder if they thought folks would assume it was 22LR since it's from Ruger?
Ruger® SR1911™ Centerfire Pistol Models
Fishslayer
US Veteran, Absent Comrade
Had a look at my 22/45. Yup... the manual is there. In tiny letters on the underside of the barrel. Very unobtrusive. I'd never actually noticed it till I looked for it.
I don't see a manual on the new 1911. It does have a visual check for loaded chamber (is this the "Mass hole" I've heard about?) Grip safety, of course but no mention I saw of a mag disconnect.
So far so good, but will it be Kalifornistan compliant?
Wonder if the reference to "centerfire pistol" might be an indication that there will be a 1911 style .22LR? THAT would generate a lot of interest.
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No shortage of 1911s here, but it doesn't look bad. Wouldn't mind seeing a classic "Wild Bunch" type pistol version of it...higher visibility standard sights, wide spur early type hammer, solid early type trigger (with overtravel adj.).
Another American made 1911 is all to the good. Hope they sell a million of them.
Another American made 1911 is all to the good. Hope they sell a million of them.
alde
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The manual says you have to have a magazine inserted to dry fire. Looking at the exploded view I don't see any mag disconect parts but I'm no expert on 1911's.
Out West
Member
I'd love to see an affordable alloy framed Commander sized 1911. If Ruger makes it, or anyone else, I will buy it.
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sheriffoconee
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Is it too much to ask for an ambidextrous safety??? LEFT out again.....not that I NEED another 1911....
Fishslayer
US Veteran, Absent Comrade
Oh no. Don't recall exactly but either the P97 or the P345 (maybe both?) had problems with that. Namely if you dry fired without the mag you destroyed the firing pin.
No mag disconnect = no go in the PRK as far as I know.
I have heard the theory that makers are deliberately leaving out the Cali compliant features so dealers/buyers will raise enough stink to get the roster done away with.
Diversity:
Colt, S&W, Remington, Kimber, Para Ordnance, Caspian frame custom, McCormick frame custom, Springfield Armory.
Nope, there won't be a Ruger.
Colt, S&W, Remington, Kimber, Para Ordnance, Caspian frame custom, McCormick frame custom, Springfield Armory.
Nope, there won't be a Ruger.
Fishslayer
US Veteran, Absent Comrade
CAJUNLAWYER
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I agree with you on this one sheriff-...on BOTH of your points
(again we see that nasty "N" word
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I agree with you on this one sheriff-...on BOTH of your points
(again we see that nasty "N" word
We can't help it that you guys are not "normal" right handers.
Neither is GunBlast Jeff Quinn and he isn't whining, he's just gonna buy one at Brownells.
Buy the gun, send me your safety and I'll send you my ambi
here is info and a video right from the horses mouth...........
The Ruger SR1911 (Video) | Down Range TV
the gun sounds pretty good to us, yes, will have to at least 'try one out........'
The Ruger SR1911 (Video) | Down Range TV
the gun sounds pretty good to us, yes, will have to at least 'try one out........'
Thanks for the link. I always like the videos that show the inside of the plant and the actual making of the gun or any product.
Looks like another winner for Ruger.
Gutpile Charlie
US Veteran
Sounds good, looks good, etc. Let's just hope that it "is good".
Ruger has had some real problems of late with getting something on the market before all the bugs are worked out.
The "P" pistols had teething problems....and the LCP was what I consider a joke.
I like the looks of this. Why would anyone buy the Ruger over any of the others? I have no idea.
Let's just hope that they got it right.
Ruger has had some real problems of late with getting something on the market before all the bugs are worked out.
The "P" pistols had teething problems....and the LCP was what I consider a joke.
I like the looks of this. Why would anyone buy the Ruger over any of the others? I have no idea.
Let's just hope that they got it right.
Sounds good, looks good, etc. Let's just hope that it "is good".
I like the looks of this. Why would anyone buy the Ruger over any of the others? I have no idea.
Let's just hope that they got it right.
What other 1911 are you gonna get in the less than $800 street price. Probably $700 something that is all US made with the features this one has? It appears better than the Remington version to me, but will certainly have to see them side by side.
My SW #108299, while being a accurate gun and so far no problems, the parts "feel" cheap to me after complete disassembly. The SW magazines will not fit my other 1911's but the SW will accept other mags??
No, I will not be the first one to buy one but that's true of most new introductions. Let the bugs work out first.
Fishslayer
US Veteran, Absent Comrade
Made in USA
Ruger customer service is top notch.
Competitively priced stainless
Living behind the tofu curtain, an SR1911 is gonna have to have some stuff I don't like. I can buy other 1911's that don't have said "features."
I doubt Ruger will be offering a Kalifornia compliant version. There is always the single shot exemption. Kinda a PITA.
Out West
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Right on! Never mind that PC stuff!
How many wars and how many Americans carried a 1911 without ersatz safties? Did it get the job done? You bet it worked!
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