bigtee
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Post by bigtee on Mar 28, 2020 20:01:46 GMT -5
What do you guys that own the SR1911 think of the Ruger 1911’s? I handled one a while back and kinda got a hankerin for one of them. Haven’t owned a 1911 in a long time, nor shot one. And I would want one that handled cast bullets well. I really like the looks of the commander below.
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awp101
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Post by awp101 on Mar 28, 2020 22:11:11 GMT -5
It doesn't get out to play near often enough but I like mine...
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Post by taffin on Mar 29, 2020 0:42:19 GMT -5
RUGER DID IT RIGHT WITH THIER 1911s. LOBBYIN' FOR A SUPER .38.
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Post by Ken O'Neill on Mar 29, 2020 6:25:36 GMT -5
I have 5 SR 1911's in different configurations. Got the first in 2011, shortly after they were announced at the NRA convention in Pittsburgh. All have been excellent, and shoot cast bullets well. My own personal favorite is the Lightweight Cmd. in .45. I've probably owned a couple dozen 1911's by Remington-Rand, Colt, Springfield Armory, etc. since 1960. I believe you can't go wrong with an SR 1911 as a better than entry level 1911.
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bigtee
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Post by bigtee on Mar 29, 2020 8:23:37 GMT -5
Good to hear the positive feedback. Guess I will start looking harder for one now. Glad to hear they handle cast bullets well too.
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Post by contender on Mar 29, 2020 8:32:50 GMT -5
I too own some 1911's. A pair of Kimbers, a pair of Springfields, and a pair of Rugers.
As John has said; "Ruger got it right!"
A small but sometimes important detail is the plunger tube on the left side of the frame. On many 1911's, it's a separate piece. Ruger cast that tube as part of the frame. It won't come loose like some do. Another issue I always mention,, get an adjustable sight version. It helps when using different loads. One of my Kimbers came with Novak's. I had to mill the slide & add an adjustable rear to get it to shoot my Match ammo. I also replaced my front sight with a fiber optic. Novaks are fine, if you can regulate a load for them. But often,, it may not happen.
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awp101
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Post by awp101 on Mar 29, 2020 8:54:41 GMT -5
RUGER DID IT RIGHT WITH THIER 1911s. LOBBYIN' FOR A SUPER .38. Be still my beating heart...
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Post by ezekiel38 on Mar 29, 2020 13:13:46 GMT -5
If I purchased another SR1911 today it would be the 10mm Model,it meets my need for a high velocity 1911. Probably easier to load for than the 38 Super. But that's a guess on my part as I've never loaded for a 38 Super but have cranked out a lot fo 40 S&w 155 SWCs that gave a nice speedy trip to the steel plates.
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Post by Burnston on Mar 29, 2020 15:16:11 GMT -5
Ruger's was my first 1911, bought fresh off the line back in 2011 when they were introduced. My wife was my girlfriend then, and our dating life suffered significantly as it cost me every penny I had to my name.
On the less technical side, it seems to feed any type of bullet I've ever put through it, which is unusual for 1911s but not for Rugers. For my first reloading session of .45acp, which was some years later, I either misread my manual or overcharged a round and I blew off my front sight. I believe the load was *.*gr of Unique with a 230gr bullet, which was much too hot. The gun was fine, and the front sight was easily replaced, which I would recommend regardless of whether or not you intend to foolishly shoot too hot. It has been a tough pistol, through silly reloading mistakes and extensive (and often abusive) outdoor ranch use.
Your money will be well spent with Ruger's SR1911.
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Post by JM on Mar 29, 2020 18:44:47 GMT -5
Might consider looking at Dan Wesson also. I understand there is a price difference, but not a lot when you compare features.
From what I've heard, the Ruger 1911 is thought highly of. Contender's post above brings up an important feature. Plus the Series 70 type of design, titanium firing pin & the feed ramp insert on the aluminum frames are also nice features.
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Post by tj3006 on Mar 29, 2020 20:41:11 GMT -5
I had one in 10mm, Decided i had to many cartridges to load for, and sold it. But it was a very good gun. I decided that if i get a job with less hours, I might get another 10mm and a Dillon 550,
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Post by blacktailslayer on Mar 31, 2020 14:06:26 GMT -5
Bought a Ruger light weight Commander in 45 acp about a year ago as my new carry gun, love it. Feeds everything reliably. Never had a 1911 of any flavor in the past so i didnt know the difference between makes other thsn Ruger doesn't release anything unless its right.
Don D.
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bigtee
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Post by bigtee on Apr 10, 2020 15:19:08 GMT -5
It’s here. Haven’t got to shoot it yet but hoping to tomorrow. Have got a Simply Rugged holster ordered for it and a bunch of 230 gr. RNFP loaded to try in it.
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Post by bigtee on Apr 10, 2020 15:20:19 GMT -5
Also been wondering about the lightweight commander in 9MM, anyone have one?
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Post by bradshaw on Apr 10, 2020 19:22:49 GMT -5
Also been wondering about the lightweight commander in 9MM, anyone have one? ***** Dropped in on a CCW class a couple decades ago. The instructor asked me to share a few tips. One of the students had a Colt Commander 9mm Luger; by the look of it a pretty early example. Asked the gentleman, May I try It? Pegged a soda can on the 50 yard berm on the first shot, then danced it. I was impressed. I could feel the action working very smooth. I’d handled the Commander in 9mm, but that was my first time shooting one. Removed all my doubt about the Luger round in a 1911----aluminum frame, of course. Put together right, a 9mm Commander is one hell of a pistol. David Bradshaw
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