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Post by avery on Oct 14, 2012 3:46:51 GMT
Howdy fellas. I don't post in here too often, too much of the forum to keep up with as it is. But, I thought I'd ask for some opinions on the Ruger 1911. I'm on the fence about buying one. First off, I will admit to being biased, I'm a big Ruger fan. I know folks say that they are bulky and overbuilt, but I love the reliability. I've owned several, P89, P99, Blackhawk revolver, 380 to name a few. One of the most reliable pistols I have atm is a P89. I've ran well over a thousand rounds through it and have never had a jam. Never. But, what gets me on the 1911 is how the clip extends down past the grip. I just don't like the look of it. A friend of mine has one for sale, and I'm going to look at it monday; but in the interim, anybody own one or handled one? If so, thoughts and opinions are welcome. Also, if you have owned one, how is the take down? Smooth or a pain?
Thanks in advance.
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Post by aussie-rabbit on Oct 14, 2012 4:19:50 GMT
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Post by GUEST on Oct 14, 2012 4:47:17 GMT
The Ruger SR1911 is just a standard pattern 1911, with a few extra. Since it uses a standard bushung and guide rod the take down should be easy and fast. You may need a bushing wrench to turn the bushing, then agian you may not. Depends on now tight it was installed from the factory. Bushing wrenches are cheap. My standard carry I can turn the bushing with my fingers, my target grade I have to use a bushing wrench.
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Post by aussie-rabbit on Oct 14, 2012 4:56:12 GMT
Bushing wrench should come in the box.
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Post by Taran on Oct 14, 2012 7:04:08 GMT
A standard 1911 is only designed for a 7 or 8 round mag. If your friend has a larger mag, it will extend past the grip. I have a 10 rd mag and a 7 rd, and a bunch of 8rd mags.
It's a Ruger. It should be good quality. You'll pay too much because it's a Ruger, but there shouldn't be anything wrong with it. You like Ruger. You want a 1911. No reason not to get it if price isn't that much of a concern.
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Post by KentsOkay on Oct 14, 2012 14:47:39 GMT
I want one, bad. If you don't buy it from your buddy, show a little love and send him my way :mrgreen:
A mechanic/machinist friend of mine says Ruger has some of the finest stainless steel in the business. I lot of people will knock it for not being forged, but hey, their SS cast frames work for 44 magnum.
I want one because they are so freaking pretty, and has "Made in USA" stamped on the side. When the time comes for a 1911, it will be that or an RIA.
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Post by Jakeonthekob on Oct 14, 2012 14:58:08 GMT
Dunno if this helps any but I have a Ruger SR9 and it's a solid gun. I'm pretty sure that their 1911 series would be an awesome gun to shoot. Also, I think that the mag is an extended 10 round mag just as Taran said. I believe they are usually single stack 7-8 round capacity. Anywho probably better to go with a standard 7 round mag and keep some 8 round mag or 10 round mags if you're gonna carry. Never know if more firepower is needed Hope you get that sweet platform man!
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Post by Warlokk on Oct 14, 2012 14:59:16 GMT
I'm considering buying my first handgun since I left Arizona, and the Ruger 1911 will probably be the one I pick up, assuming I can find one. Everything I've read and heard about them so far has been only good things, they're just hard to get your hands on lately from what I understand.
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Post by Sam H on Oct 14, 2012 17:30:39 GMT
I may be a bit late in this but I've had a chance to handle and fire the Ruger SR1911 on several occasions now. My next 1911 will be the Ruger.
Its well built, all American made and quite accurate a gun too - in fact its more accurate than most pistol shooters will be.
Despite the fact that the frame and slide are cast and not forged the gun should hold up just as well as any other 1911. MSRP is supposed to be around $600 but you won't find it for that amount anywhere till the supply catches up with the demand.
The magazine protruding from the bottom of the grip is just an extended magazine. You can get normal capacity (7rd) 1911 mags that will sit flush in the gun.
If your friend is selling it and the price is good I'd suggest snatching it up right away before he changes his mind.
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Post by avery on Oct 14, 2012 20:17:43 GMT
Thanks for the responses fellas. I haven't had a chance to call my buddy, but once I read "extended magazine", I thought "duh". I hope what he has is just a single stack 7, like I said, I just don't care for the look. I will keep you guys updated on whether I pick it up, and will post pics if I do. Jake - I've shot the sr9, my cousin has one, lightweight and a good feel. I have too many 9mm already, or I would pick that up too.
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Post by Larry Jordan on Oct 15, 2012 10:41:38 GMT
The Ruger SR1911 looks like another Ruger win. There is a large market for such a featured HG in this price range. Guns & Ammo SR1911 Review
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Post by avery on Oct 16, 2012 0:16:39 GMT
Well, I didn't get a chance to look at it, he called to tell me he sold it yesterday. He wasn't holding it for me or anything, but I'm a little annoyed he didn't call me yesterday. Hell, I would've liked to a least shoot it.
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Post by Taran on Oct 16, 2012 0:42:03 GMT
There is always the RIA hi-cap 1911. If you can find it, that is. Excellent gun, and a 1911 in .45 ACP that seats 14+1 That's my next pistol.
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Post by Sam H on Oct 16, 2012 0:43:05 GMT
That's too bad Avery. One can only take it as that your friend really needed the money.
Perhaps in the future another 1911 will come your way. It is too bad though - a shame really - to miss out on this one.
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Post by avery on Oct 16, 2012 1:00:05 GMT
Yeah, he's hit a bad patch and took the sure thing. I can't blame him in the least and totally understand. Just wished the a-hole woulda called me, lol. Also, turns out he sold it to his father in law and got more for it than if he would have sold it to me, so I can't complain. Still, I would've loved to have shot it yesterday. Upside is, we're going skeet shooting this weekend and we'll be shooting pistols while the shotguns cool.
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Post by Warlokk on Oct 16, 2012 4:16:59 GMT
So since I haven't bought a gun in many, many years, I figure I better ask... why is it such a big deal to find these Ruger 1911's? Can't you just have a shop order one from the factory, even if it's going to take a few weeks or whatever? I mean I assume Ruger is still actively making them, since they appear to be very popular, is it just a matter of everyone wants to get one but nobody is willing to just order one and wait? I'd like to know what the deal is since I would like to get one sometime in the semi-near future, and would like to know what to expect before I go talk to a dealer and make a fool of myself or something Heck, maybe I'll just plan to get my Walther PPK/S .380 first instead... I really only want those 2 guns.
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Post by Taran on Oct 16, 2012 19:30:30 GMT
Does it have to be a Ruger? There are several quality 1911 manufacturers. Even if you don't nclude the custom and semi-custom makers.
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Post by Sam H on Oct 19, 2012 1:00:37 GMT
Ruger has created for themselves a very strong following because of a few things: all American manufacturing, well built and strong (if not overly strong) firearms and a fantastic customer service department. I must admit that I'm somewhat of a Ruger fan boy myself. Objectively the Remington 1911 and the Ruger 1911 are about the same (aside from visual differences) and about the same MSRP. Given a choice though I'd take the Ruger because I know its all American made and I like their customer service. Now regarding having one ordered - as said to me by more than one FFL holder its not so much an issue of ordering one but how long you'll have to wait to get one if you DO order it. You see Ruger's manufacturing facilities are not up to the task of meeting the demand for this particular firearm AND meeting needs for their other firearms. In fact they are not up to the task of meeting the need for most of their firearms. As such they've got one hell of a long back order list. If you place an order for one it could be months, a year or maybe more before you get one. Even licensed retailers can't get enough of these guns to keep any on the shelf. When they do get them they can only get a few at a time (the most I've heard of an FFL getting some in was getting 15 at once) and those fly off the shelves in the course of one business day. Even Bud's gun shop can't keep them in stock. www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=21_1171&filter_id=369&loc_filter=&sort=5a
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Post by Warlokk on Oct 19, 2012 3:10:35 GMT
OK, that makes sense... thanks for explaining all that. I worked in a PA gun store many, many years ago and came to like a lot of Ruger's models back then, and everything I've heard and read about their 1911 has been high praise, but if they're that hard to get ahold of then I may have to go with something else for my first one. If they're that in demand then I'm sure the street price is nowhere near the <$600 that they were first announced at anyway.
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