Ruger SR1911

by Dave B @, Alamogordo New Mexico, Thursday, July 24, 2014, 16:11 (3780 days ago)

Looked at one in our Base Exchange, they want $730 for it, it is the Commander length, seems a little high, but also seems pretty dang nice. Much as I would love to have a Blued Steel 1911, I may end up with 2 SS models. I am seriously considering Cerrakote for my SS Springer, but need to do some more reading.

Dave

My son has the full size version

by stonewalrus, Thursday, July 24, 2014, 16:25 (3780 days ago) @ Dave B

Very nice!

I have a very lightly used one for sale over on Gunbroker

by matt/pa @, Thursday, July 24, 2014, 20:38 (3780 days ago) @ stonewalrus

for $625...so basically $100 cheaper. Just thought I'd mention it, just in case.

They are good guns and seem to be very well built (it is a Ruger after all) and very rugged.

Matt

If you don't mind me asking

by Dave B @, Alamogordo New Mexico, Thursday, July 24, 2014, 22:36 (3780 days ago) @ matt/pa

Why are you letting it go?

Dave

Ruger SR1911 - we sold several, none returned...

by Hobie ⌂ @, Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Thursday, July 24, 2014, 19:18 (3780 days ago) @ Dave B

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Sincerely,

Hobie

Ruger SR1911 - we sold several, none returned...

by StoneWolf, Friday, July 25, 2014, 08:09 (3780 days ago) @ Hobie

I am really liking mine, I use it as my carry gun quite often. The guys at the local gunshop I frequent are all 1911 fans and own a variety of brands but they carry the ruger. To me that says a lot.

My Commander was $670 out-the-door

by Hoot @, Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Friday, July 25, 2014, 09:04 (3780 days ago) @ Dave B

Have had no issues with it or the 5" but would have to admit to only running 2-300 rounds through them. Buddy bought a full size and, on the first trip to the range, the trigger refused to reset. Trigger pull was very rough. I would never claim to be a 1911 'smith but I volunteered to see what I could find. Upon disassembly, it was found that he had neglected to remove the stickers from his mags and bits of gummed paper were sticking to the trigger bow channel. A quick swab and reassembly and it's now running just fine. No way to blame anyone but the operator on that one. Of course, I was very kind to him. ;-)

Edited to add: the flat main spring housing and I don't get along too well. So, replacement is in the future but that's personal preference.

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