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Madeinhb
04-30-2015, 23:00
I've always wanted a 1911 so I'm going to finally get one. However, also looking for a conceal carry gun. Was looking at both of these manufacturers and the compact versions of 1911. Read online that people say save the money and go Ruger. Then spend the saved money on extra mags.

Anyone have opinions on either?
Great-Kazoo
04-30-2015, 23:33
If you'd like to road test a ruger drop me a pm. There's nothing wrong with either one, buy which one you like better.
roberth
05-01-2015, 07:35
If you'd like to road test a ruger drop me a pm. There's nothign wrong with either one, but which one you like better.

I own SA and I've shot the Ruger. I wouldn't be unhappy with a Ruger.
T. B. Turner
05-01-2015, 08:05
I have a Ruger 1911 and I am happy with it. Ruger also has great customer service if you should ever have a problem.
SideShow Bob
05-01-2015, 16:59
Well, I have both ! So there.......
But, only the full size Ruger though. Compared to a SA Stainless Loaded when shooting, they are virtually the same. Only real difference is that the SA is a bit shinier.
MarkCO
05-01-2015, 17:03
Sig C3 is another nice choice.
Zombie Steve
05-01-2015, 18:52
I have a TRP that I've shot for many years, but in your case, I'd say Ruger for one reason: standard parts. Springfield 1911's have a proprietary mainspring housing, hammer spur, etc. One of my few gripes about Springfield's 1911's, but enough to make me recommend something else.
ray1970
05-01-2015, 18:57
I vote Ruger because it has one nice feature that isn't found on other 1911's. And integral plunger tube. It's made into the frame on the Rugers and isn't a separate piece. If you've ever had one come loose you know what a nice feature the integral tube is.

Although, I am basing this info off of something I read before they hit the market. You might want to verify that.
SideShow Bob
05-02-2015, 10:57
Yep, the plunger tube is cast onto the frame.

Also, the barrel & bushing are machined from the same piece of bar stock and stay together as a matched set during the assembly process.
brutal
05-02-2015, 12:55
I have a TRP that I've shot for many years, but in your case, I'd say Ruger for one reason: standard parts. Springfield 1911's have a proprietary mainspring housing, hammer spur, etc. One of my few gripes about Springfield's 1911's, but enough to make me recommend something else.

I like my SA Loaded Parked, but I did have to do the ILS delete and replace some parts.

[EDIT] I'll add a very good friend donated some parts to helping do the ILS delete. :D
Zombie Steve
05-02-2015, 13:58
Yeah, I might have been a little harsh. Nothing Springfield puts in can't be changed if you so desired, and I've run mine tens of thousands of rounds without a problem. Just irks me.

I have never once in any of my 1911's encountered a problem with a plunger tube... Just my opinion, but that wouldn't amount to much in my selection process.
Hoser
05-02-2015, 14:08
I have owned both.

Still own the Springer.
Madeinhb
05-02-2015, 20:05
Well I ended up getting the Ruger. Too good of a deal at my LGS. Can't wait to get some range time in.

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hurley842002
05-02-2015, 20:07
Well I ended up getting the Ruger. Too good of a deal at my LGS. Can't wait to get some range time in.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/02/da23e2ef2fc29230c8850d17cc627bf2.jpg
Very nice!
Madeinhb
05-02-2015, 20:13
This may be a dumb question - but are the grips on the commander the same size as grips on full size? Can I buy any grips and they will work on the commander?
ray1970
05-02-2015, 20:17
This may be a dumb question - but are the grips on the commander the same size as grips on full size? Can I buy any grips and they will work on the commander?

Yes.
ray1970
05-02-2015, 20:18
Only the "officer" size grips are shorter. Commander are same as the full size.
Madeinhb
05-02-2015, 20:19
Sweet. Thanks for the info.
ray1970
05-02-2015, 20:22
Good looking 1911, by the way. I'm kind of partial to the all black model myself.
Madeinhb
05-02-2015, 20:57
Good looking 1911, by the way. I'm kind of partial to the all black model myself.

Never saw that in the commander series.
hurley842002
05-02-2015, 20:59
Good looking 1911, by the way. I'm kind of partial to the all black model myself.
I've always been partial to all black/park'd models, but maybe I'm getting soft lately, because stainless is really growing on me.
Zombie Steve
05-02-2015, 22:18
Well, congrats. We want a minimum 200 round range report. [Coffee]
earplug
05-02-2015, 22:34
Should have held out for the new alloy Ruger
Madeinhb
05-02-2015, 22:37
Should have held out for the new alloy Ruger

More expensive and I don't like the two tone colors
SideShow Bob
05-03-2015, 11:40
Never saw that in the commander series.

For a little more $ you could have gotten the Springfield Armory Range Officer Champion. (Commander size) Parkerized slide & black anodized AL. Frame.
Zombie Steve
05-03-2015, 12:30
Seeing as it's his only 1911, I think it's better he didn't get an alloy frame. Just my opinion, but I wouldn't buy an alloy frame for anything except carry only... limited shooting.
Great-Kazoo
05-03-2015, 16:32
Well after cleaning and lubing the new SR1911. I can say it ran very well. I'm not a 1911 / Single Action pistol fan. But (over lapping another thread) having an impressive amount of components for 45acp, why not. Factory 230 and hand loads 200 ball without a glitch. Now to locate a threaded bbl with bushing & link.
sampson
08-19-2017, 17:33
I vote Ruger because it has one nice feature that isn't found on other 1911's. And integral plunger tube. It's made into the frame on the Rugers and isn't a separate piece. If you've ever had one come loose you know what a nice feature the integral tube is.

Although, I am basing this info off of something I read before they hit the market. You might want to verify that.Found this thread while searching for information.

I have a new to me 1911. While manipulating the safety the plunger tube came loose and plunger popped out and slid over the side of the safety locking it up.

Sent it back to manufacturer to be fixed.

Is it a common thing for plunger tubes to come loose?

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KS63
08-20-2017, 10:04
Found this thread while searching for information.

I have a new to me 1911. While manipulating the safety the plunger tube came loose and plunger popped out and slid over the side of the safety locking it up.

Sent it back to manufacturer to be fixed.


Is it a common thing for plunger tubes to come loose?

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Never happened to any of my 1911's or 2011's or people I know. I think it's a very small percentage of pistols and if installed and staked properly, it shouldn't be a problem.
sampson
08-20-2017, 10:20
Thanks for the insight. It's my first 1911. Should be good to go once I get it back.

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