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The time has come to buy a 1911
Posted on 10/12/15 at 9:48 am
Posted on 10/12/15 at 9:48 am
So back some time now my truck was broken into and someone stole my .45, a Springfield XD. I really liked that gun, but always had a little buyers remorse for not getting a 1911. I've finally decided to go ahead and get a replacement, but this time won't make that same mistake and will get a 1911 this time.
I have been looking into the Ruger SR1911 series. I'm a big fan of Ruger. Also, I wouldn't have a problem going with Springfield. I'd like to stay with an $800 budget, and plan to get a full size 5" barrel model.
Any particular guns you guys would recommend, any other makers I should check out while looking?
I have been looking into the Ruger SR1911 series. I'm a big fan of Ruger. Also, I wouldn't have a problem going with Springfield. I'd like to stay with an $800 budget, and plan to get a full size 5" barrel model.
Any particular guns you guys would recommend, any other makers I should check out while looking?
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Posted on 10/12/15 at 10:16 am to LoneStarTiger
SR1911, 5" barrel here. No regrets.
Posted on 10/12/15 at 10:29 am to LoneStarTiger
SR1911 Night Watchman should be right at $800 or barely over. Looks slick is hell.
Posted on 10/12/15 at 10:40 am to LoneStarTiger
I bought the SR 1911 a couple years ago and love it. Shot it in a side by side comparison to my friend's Kimber and I preferred the trigger on the Ruger fwiw.
Posted on 10/12/15 at 10:51 am to bootlegger
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SR1911, 5" barrel here. No regrets.
Same here, nice gun for the price IMO.
Posted on 10/12/15 at 10:52 am to LoneStarTiger
I think the SR1911 is the best value American 1911 on the market. Everything is smooth and the trigger is quite good.
Here's my review if you have over 20 minutes (Commander sized but same mechanics):
SR1911CMD - Affordable 1911 Horsepower
Here's my review if you have over 20 minutes (Commander sized but same mechanics):
SR1911CMD - Affordable 1911 Horsepower
Posted on 10/12/15 at 11:00 am to LoneStarTiger
Posted on 10/12/15 at 11:09 am to SportTiger1
I have the S&W1911 e-Series TA model. Beautiful and smooth.
Posted on 10/12/15 at 11:11 am to LoneStarTiger
I'm a big fan of springfield myself. Cabelas has the springfield mil-spec for $799.
I use to want the ruger SR1911, but a buddy of mine who use to work for a local gun shop was told me that the though the ruger sr1911 isn't a bad choice at all, it feels a bit loose, and to go ahead and spend just a little bit more on a springfield, that it just feels more tight and crisp like a 1911 should.
So now I'm currently saving for a springfield 1911 range officer champion.
I use to want the ruger SR1911, but a buddy of mine who use to work for a local gun shop was told me that the though the ruger sr1911 isn't a bad choice at all, it feels a bit loose, and to go ahead and spend just a little bit more on a springfield, that it just feels more tight and crisp like a 1911 should.
So now I'm currently saving for a springfield 1911 range officer champion.
Posted on 10/12/15 at 11:12 am to LoneStarTiger
Another vote for the Ruger SR1911 
Posted on 10/12/15 at 12:47 pm to Nascar Fan
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I have the S&W1911 e-Series TA model. Beautiful and smooth.
I do as well (see avatar) and love my gun. But I think the Ruger brings more to the table for less money. Still, the Smith is slick and quite good looking. One has more of a classic look and the other a modern look.
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Nascar Fan
The gator picture you have may send him over the edge for the Ruger!
Posted on 10/12/15 at 12:59 pm to bapple
Posted on 10/12/15 at 3:55 pm to Nascar Fan
thanks for all the recs fellas. I pretty much had my mind made up that I want the SR1911, sounds like it is a good choice.
any of you have experience with both the 5" and the 4.25" and have preferences either way?
any of you have experience with both the 5" and the 4.25" and have preferences either way?
Posted on 10/12/15 at 4:25 pm to LoneStarTiger
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any of you have experience with both the 5" and the 4.25" and have preferences either way?
The 4.25" will have slightly better balance since it has less weight at the muzzle. But then again, it has more felt recoil since it weighs less. There's a tradeoff for everything.
If it's your first 1911, I would lean towards a 5". It's just the classic style and is supposed to be the most reliable since it was the original design.
Posted on 10/12/15 at 4:55 pm to LoneStarTiger
Go Springfield. You will not regret it. I think that this is still my favorite gun.
Posted on 10/12/15 at 5:47 pm to JTM72
Where is KR when he's needed ??
Posted on 10/12/15 at 6:00 pm to dawg23
Knowing him he's probably combing his dolls hair.
This post was edited on 10/12/15 at 7:21 pm
Posted on 10/12/15 at 6:03 pm to Rize
Or puttin armor all on those tires on the buggy he has. That has to take several hours.
Posted on 10/12/15 at 7:12 pm to LoneStarTiger
You can get a ruger and be happy with it. It's not a Springfield. It may can compete with the lower end models cuz it's got more bling but not the TRPs and such.
Posted on 10/12/15 at 7:32 pm to LouisianaChessie
I have a Springfield Champion commander.
The trigger sucks. So much so I will have to replace it.
The trigger sucks. So much so I will have to replace it.
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