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North Texas Tiger 
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| re: New 1911 owner (Posted on 1/19/13 at 11:59 pm to RBWilliams8)
Got a Les Baer this summer and I have not stopped smiling since. 
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DrTyger
LSU Fan
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Les Baer
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North Texas Tiger
LSU Fan
Keller, TX
Member since Mar 2004
4149 posts
| re: New 1911 owner (Posted on 1/20/13 at 12:08 am to DrTyger)
I love that damn gun... I am a 1911 guy and I couldn't believe the build quality in that damn weapon
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Tom288 
Florida Fan
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| re: New 1911 owner (Posted on 1/20/13 at 5:37 am to bgoodwin)
Congrats on the purchase, but you've also created a potentially huge pain in the arse for yourself.
1911s are like Pringles, you just can't stop.
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bgoodwin 
Auburn Fan
Eva, Al
Member since Sep 2011
95 posts
| re: New 1911 owner (Posted on 1/20/13 at 5:53 am to Tom288)
Yeah...all I need now is a Commander and a Mustang.
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Uncle JackD 
LA-Lafayette Fan
Team BGE
Member since Nov 2007
40902 posts
| re: New 1911 owner (Posted on 1/20/13 at 6:58 am to bgoodwin)
Great looking gun. Once this craziness dies down, I, gonna start my 1911 hunt.
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TigerOnThe Hill
Springhill
Member since Sep 2008
1821 posts
| re: New 1911 owner (Posted on 1/20/13 at 1:33 pm to bgoodwin)
bgoodwin,
You made an excellent choice, both w/ the gun itself and the maker.  I'm sure you'll have countless hours of shooting w/ the gun!  Let us know how she shoots.
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TigerOnThe Hill
Springhill
Member since Sep 2008
1821 posts
| re: New 1911 owner (Posted on 1/20/13 at 1:47 pm to JAB528)
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is the citadel 1911 worth a damn?
JAB,
Although I don't claim to be KR, I'll share w/ you my experiences w/ my Citadel. I've had Concealed Carry model (built on an Officer's frame w/ a 3.5" barrel) for about 1 1/2 years. Citadels are made by Armscor, the same company that makes RIA's. I've been very pleased w/ my Citadel. It's had about 300 rounds through. I bought the Citadel instead of the RIA because it had a number of enhancements (lowered ejection port, target hammer/trigger, extended beavertail, extended thumb safety/slide stop lever, and Novak type sights. The main thing I don't like about the Citadel (and RIA's, as well) is their Parkerized finish. Their websites describe it a Parkerized or "matte", but it's Parkerized. OTOH, my American Classic Commander (also made in The Philippines, albeit from a different company) has a nice, deep blue finish. It's been reliable. The trigger is fairly crisp, but not as nice as my Commander. I've read a lot complaints on the 'net about the factory mags (RIA, Citadel and A/C mags are all made by Mec-Gar), but mine have run ok. I've bought a bunch of Chip McCormick Shooting Star mags anyway.
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KingRanch
LSU Fan
The Ranch
Member since Mar 2012
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I agree with citadel being well made, the only knock I've heard is the factory mag problem. But like I said, if I'm buying a Philippian made 1911 I'm getting a Metro Arms American Classic. It's a Colt in Metro Arms clothing. They bought colts old factories machines included. They are being made on the same machines that manufactured Colts for years.
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kywildcatfanone 
Kentucky Fan
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
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| re: New 1911 owner (Posted on 1/20/13 at 1:57 pm to KingRanch)
Nice looking gun.... 
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weagle99
Ridin' on the Gus Bus
Member since Nov 2011
4149 posts
| re: New 1911 owner (Posted on 1/20/13 at 2:08 pm to bgoodwin)
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I've always had da/sa handguns, but wanted a 1911. Well,I picked up a new Ruger SR1911 a couple of weeks ago and couldn't be happier. Grip angle, sights, accuracy...it just fits.
Can I axe a question?
Why buy a new gun and then set it on an abrasive surface like a rock to take a picture? I bet if you look real close on your weapon you will now see some finish damage.
A piece of wood gives just as good a picture backdrop and won't damage the gun.
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j5geaux
Scotch Fan
Member since Nov 2007
2311 posts
| re: New 1911 owner (Posted on 1/20/13 at 2:13 pm to weagle99)
It's from Google.
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bgoodwin
Auburn Fan
Eva, Al
Member since Sep 2011
95 posts
| re: New 1911 owner (Posted on 1/20/13 at 3:03 pm to weagle99)
Yeah, that pic was pulled off the web.
Here's my take: I have always admired the look and feel of the 1911, but it is a tool to defend my, or my family's well being. It will be shot, handled, show holster wear, get sweated on, and will probably be dropped on the ground. The mags will get scratched and pitted from being dumped while practicing.
I didn't buy on "pretty" (although it is), I bought for security.
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bapple
LSU Fan
Member since Oct 2010
4194 posts
| re: New 1911 owner (Posted on 1/20/13 at 3:36 pm to bgoodwin)
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Yeah, that pic was pulled off the web.
Here's my take: I have always admired the look and feel of the 1911, but it is a tool to defend my, or my family's well being. It will be shot, handled, show holster wear, get sweated on, and will probably be dropped on the ground. The mags will get scratched and pitted from being dumped while practicing.
I didn't buy on "pretty" (although it is), I bought for security.
Translation: None of my guns are safe queens.
I have to agree. Every gun I buy will see 1000s of rounds. That's what it was made to do.
I've got an itching for the new SR1911 Commander. It's on my "must buy" list.
Congrats on your new 45 and welcome to the 1911 club!
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LouisianaChessie
LSU Fan
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since May 2010
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| re: New 1911 owner (Posted on 1/20/13 at 3:44 pm to bapple)
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KR
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Bapple
Damnit, y'all are gunna be the reason I'm broke. I'd love to get a commander for every now and then carrying.
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bapple
LSU Fan
Member since Oct 2010
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Damnit, y'all are gunna be the reason I'm broke
Just doing what I can...
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KingRanch
LSU Fan
The Ranch
Member since Mar 2012
30903 posts
| re: New 1911 owner (Posted on 1/20/13 at 3:47 pm to bapple)
I will have that 4" Ruger
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LouisianaChessie
LSU Fan
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since May 2010
775 posts
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| re: New 1911 owner (Posted on 1/20/13 at 3:49 pm to bapple)
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Just doing what I can
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I will have that 4" ruger
You may not be alone. I'd love for you to get if first so I can shoot it
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KingRanch
LSU Fan
The Ranch
Member since Mar 2012
30903 posts
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You can shoot any of them if you provide the ammo right now
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weagle99
Ridin' on the Gus Bus
Member since Nov 2011
4149 posts
| re: New 1911 owner (Posted on 1/20/13 at 3:54 pm to bapple)
Just to be the Colt stickler on this board, I have to point out that Commanders are only made in West Hartford, CT. Ruger will have to call its gun something else...
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