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Anyone know wherr one is locally? And what's the price? You hardcore 1911 guys what's your impression?
mcantar18c
06-04-2011, 00:27
Entirely American made with American parts.... nice.
Beveled magwell.... nice.
Beavertail grip safety.... nice.
Matched barrel/bushing.... nice.
Novak sights.... nice.
User-adjustable trigger.... nice.
Loaded chamber indicator.... dumb (if you chambered a round and forgot, didn't check & clear it after someone handed it to you, etc. you shouldn't be handling a firearm in the first place).
Flat mainspring housing.... personally not a fan, YMMV.
Warning engraved in big letters.... obnoxious.
Made by Ruger..... [Puke]
I personally wouldn't spend my money on it, there are much better 1911s out there in that price range.
Byte Stryke
06-04-2011, 00:42
Entirely American made with American parts.... nice.
Beveled magwell.... nice.
Beavertail grip safety.... nice.
Matched barrel/bushing.... nice.
Novak sights.... nice.
User-adjustable trigger.... nice.
Loaded chamber indicator.... dumb (if you chambered a round and forgot, didn't check & clear it after someone handed it to you, etc. you shouldn't be handling a firearm in the first place).
Flat mainspring housing.... personally not a fan, YMMV.
Warning engraved in big letters.... obnoxious.
Made by Ruger..... [Puke]
I personally wouldn't spend my money on it, there are much better 1911s out there in that price range.
well everything I have seen and read is saying that the SR1911 is a well made firearm.
and honestly if you are really that concerned about what is engraved on your weapon you are going to have allot more disappointment ahead of you.
I agree with you on the Chamber nanny.
Totally disagree with you on the reliability and performance of a Ruger.
I love my KP944 and the only time I have had a problem with it was in the middle of a sandstorm and it was quite literally full of sand. I Cleaned it and had no further issues.
Ruger = Under Rated
mcantar18c
06-04-2011, 00:56
well everything I have seen and read is saying that the SR1911 is a well made firearm.
and honestly if you are really that concerned about what is engraved on your weapon you are going to have allot more disappointment ahead of you.
I agree with you on the Chamber nanny.
Totally disagree with you on the reliability and performance of a Ruger.
I love my KP944 and the only time I have had a problem with it was in the middle of a sandstorm and it was quite literally full of sand. I Cleaned it and had no further issues.
Ruger = Under Rated
I'm sure it is a well made firearm... I just don't see any reason to spend $800 on a Ruger with too many things I don't like when that money, +/- a hundred or so, will get a new Springfield, STI Spartan, lightly used Kimber/Wesson/Para, etc.
And as for the engraving... the warning has become a necessary nuisance, but I'd prefer it be a small thing by the manufacturer's stuff rather than a rather large laser engraved label on the dust cover.
There are just some companies/brands I really don't like. Ruger, Chevy/GM, Budweiser, etc.
Byte Stryke
06-04-2011, 06:45
I'm sure it is a well made firearm... I just don't see any reason to spend $800 on a Ruger with too many things I don't like when that money, +/- a hundred or so, will get a new Springfield, STI Spartan, lightly used Kimber/Wesson/Para, etc.
And as for the engraving... the warning has become a necessary nuisance, but I'd prefer it be a small thing by the manufacturer's stuff rather than a rather large laser engraved label on the dust cover.
There are just some companies/brands I really don't like. Ruger, Chevy/GM, Budweiser, etc.
Most of your firearms manufacturers are doing safety labels/Warnings nowadays... its a sign of the times.
I'm not seeing this obnoxious warning you speak of on the SR1911 though.
It also doesn't actually have a Chamber Nanny
Here's a fairly unbiased review (http://cheaperthandirt.com/blog/?p=7609)
Why are you spending $800 for a SR1911? (MSRP isn't the final sale price)
Lowest I found them was $644.99 (http://www.kygunco.com/products2.cfm/id/44522/name/ruger-sr1911-stainless-45-acp-81-5)
Where are you getting a Springfield for $650? [LOL]
Where the hell is the dust cover?
[ROFL1]
Something tells me you are thinking of a different weapon
Paradude54
06-04-2011, 07:29
I haven't fired one, but it looks like a nice and inexpensive 1911. I love 1911s and have several, most of which I've built myself to match grade accuracy without sacrificing reliability. Mine are a lot pricier that way though.
Honestly, if I was looking for an off the shelf 1911 this one looks like one great deal. All of the goodies, it's not a Colt (which in my experience that's a VERY good thing), no ridiculous firing pin safety that screws with putting a good trigger on it. The one that I handled was in need of a good trigger job, but then what gun these days isn't.
jplove71
06-04-2011, 08:09
I found a place here in Colorado Springs that will order one (when available) for me for $630.
Hickok45's review of the Ruger SR1911 on YouTube.
Ruger SR1911 Chapter 1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAZ5EYxpl2o
Ruger SR1911 Chapter 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq56NfLY-Es
(The YouTube tags aren't working for me)
ChadAmberg
06-04-2011, 09:58
I'll go with what my wife says about Ruger when she was looking at getting one.
She picked up 3 of the exact same model (in the 500$+ range), and pointed out how each one was different than the other. Flaws in the grips (cut your hand kind of flaws), finish imperfections, etc.
She will not even consider one now if the quality control is that bad.
mcantar18c
06-04-2011, 15:45
Most of your firearms manufacturers are doing safety labels/Warnings nowadays... its a sign of the times.
I'm not seeing this obnoxious warning you speak of on the SR1911 though.
It also doesn't actually have a Chamber Nanny
Here's a fairly unbiased review (http://cheaperthandirt.com/blog/?p=7609)
Why are you spending $800 for a SR1911? (MSRP isn't the final sale price)
Lowest I found them was $644.99 (http://www.kygunco.com/products2.cfm/id/44522/name/ruger-sr1911-stainless-45-acp-81-5)
Where are you getting a Springfield for $650? [LOL]
Where the hell is the dust cover?
[ROFL1]
Something tells me you are thinking of a different weapon
Cheaper Than Dirt's word is not the gospel. Just cause they weren't attentive enough to catch it don't mean it ain't there.
See the little groove in the barrel hood?
http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/5086/gunsite27ruger.jpg
http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/2290/gunsite38ruger.jpg
To me that's just useless and annoying, for reasons stated above.
The dust cover is the section of the frame in front of the trigger guard, who's only purpose in life is to... wait for it.... protect the recoil spring/other internals from dust and debris.
Ugly annoying warning:
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/5347/gunsite32ruger.jpg
Where am I finding Springfields for that price? Where are you NOT seeing them in that price range?
I'll go with what my wife says about Ruger when she was looking at getting one.
She picked up 3 of the exact same model (in the 500$+ range), and pointed out how each one was different than the other. Flaws in the grips (cut your hand kind of flaws), finish imperfections, etc.
She will not even consider one now if the quality control is that bad.
Thanks, I was beginning to think I was alone here [Coffee]
What about the Kimber custom 2? Or something in those price ran that 6 to 8
mcantar18c
06-05-2011, 02:11
What about the Kimberly custom 2? Or something in those price ran that 6 to 8
Kimber (not Kimberly) makes a pretty nice gun. The Series II models have a Swartz safety which I don't much like (read: if you can find a Series I go for that one), but that's not a deal breaker if you find a good deal on one. My stepdad has a Kimber Custom II that he gave a 2.5lb trigger job to, the fit and finish is extremely good and it shoots like butter (that saying made more sense in my head, but you get what I mean).
Before you ask... the Swartz safety is a firing pin safety like the Colt Series 80s have but is actuated by the grip safety instead of the trigger, so no extra crap in your trigger pull. There are a handful of stories around the interwebz about poor quality control with the parts of the safety causing issues with the gun's operation, but a handful of mostly second-hand stories out of the hundreds of thousands of SIIs sold isn't much to worry about. My problem with them is they're unnecessary and add one more point of failure to the gun. Its a great solution to a problem that shouldn't exist in the first place... you've already got a grip safety, thumb safety, trigger disengage (think that's what its called... pin on the top of the frame that prevents the hammer from falling when the slide isn't over it), there's really no need for a 4th safety measure. No firing pin safety = no problem in the first place.
Anyway, personally I'd take anything made by Kimber over a Ruger 1911. In the $600-800 price range, you can get an STI Spartan, almost any Springfield, a decent Para Ordinance, etc. new or lightly used, all great guns. Hell IIRC there was a pretty nice Para for sale on her for around $700 not too long ago.
For a little more ($900-1k) you can pick up a used Dan Wesson or Wilson Combat, both of which put the other brands to shame. But that's getting into a whole nother class of 1911s.
Here, look around on this forum and do some reading. There's brand-specific subforums where you can go in and read what people who own a particular model are saying about it.
http://forums.1911forum.com/
I just saw i put kimberly. I was on my phone and got auto corrected. I have read some people love their kimbers and other say there are much nicer ones for the price
mcantar18c
06-05-2011, 12:06
Lol I can handle autocorrect on my phone, but somehow for some reason my browser on my computer now does it and its annoying as hell, can't figure out how to turn it off.
Anyway yeah, there's a small group of guys that just don't like Kimbers, but for the most part they're held in high standing. I've played around with a few, some with custom work and some without, and I wouldn't hesitate to spend the coin on one. Then again, I'd probably take an STI or a Para over most Kimbers. If you've found a good deal on a nice one, go for it.
I guess I am really looking for that simple look with a modern touch but some of these new 1911 have wat to much going on, on them. Thats what i liked about the SR1911.
mcantar18c
06-05-2011, 13:25
Yeah I feel the same way. I like my 1911s to be clean and simple. Check out Springfield Armory... they make some of my favorite 1911s, and they're fairly inexpensive too. Take a look at the Loaded, Target, Mil-Spec, they're all great. Haven't looked into their new Range Officer but it looks pretty nice, although I don't know what they go for.
Byte Stryke
06-05-2011, 23:11
Cheaper Than Dirt's word is not the gospel. Just cause they weren't attentive enough to catch it don't mean it ain't there.
See the little groove in the barrel hood?
http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/5086/gunsite27ruger.jpg
http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/2290/gunsite38ruger.jpg
To me that's just useless and annoying, for reasons stated above.
The dust cover is the section of the frame in front of the trigger guard, who's only purpose in life is to... wait for it.... protect the recoil spring/other internals from dust and debris.
Yeah my Kimber has the same thing... I dont let it bother me.
More important things and all.
Ugly annoying warning:
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/5347/gunsite32ruger.jpg
I See your warning and raise ya TWO Laser warning labels on the CT Custom and the dozens of other warning labels on other brands
But yeah, Seriously if that's what you worry about you have issues way beyond hating Rugers.
mcantar18c
06-05-2011, 23:53
But yeah, Seriously if that's what you worry about you have issues way beyond hating Rugers.
Don't get me wrong its not a deal breaker for me, its just one more thing on the "I don't like it" list, which is too big of a list for me to like this gun.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l176/landondesautels/IMAG0133_1308116325304.jpg
got one
Looks pretty sweet. [Beer]
Byte Stryke
06-21-2011, 10:11
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l176/landondesautels/IMAG0133_1308116325304.jpg
got one
So when do we go shooting?
jplove71
06-21-2011, 16:42
got oneNice. I can't wait to get mine.
Zombie Steve
06-27-2011, 12:45
I thought for sure they would be junk, but I got a chance to shoot one last week, and I was really impressed, and I'm kind of a 1911 snob. In that price range, it certainly blows the Taurus out of the water, and really gives Springfield, Rock Island and others in that part of the 1911 market a run for their money.
If I wanted an affordable production 1911, this one would be at or very near the top of the list.
Were can the SR1911 be purchased?
To be honest I don't know call some shops a lot are waiting lists. I got mine privite party
Byte Stryke
07-03-2011, 20:25
I Am SERIOUSLY Considering getting one.
I just HAD to buy a 1911...
Now I have the nineteen-eleven virus.
[ROFL1]
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