Any word on a compact SR1911 yet?

I want a SR1911 compact with 3" barrel for carry, anyone have any inside info. on what Ruger is planning? no rumers please.
I have held off on buying a SR1911 not wanting a full size, I'm in need off a self defence gun right now more than a range pistol.

Wouldn't hold my breath. Hopefully they're working on meeting demand for the one they introducted in April.

Why would they when the standard model is doing so well?

44Shootist

I'd love to see a 3" incher model. I think it would be a great carry piece. Kimber and other big name sellers make 'em, so obviously there is a demand for a small 1911.


A.W.

Well one reason they haven't yet is that a 3" 1911 is not a 5"" cut down 2 inches.
It would take a lot of extra engineering and tooling to start a 3" line.
There's plenty of good 3" models available if someone really needs one right away.
And they will be easy to sell for not much of a loss when Ruger (if they decide to) comes out with one.

I already have a Springfield 3" and don't need another.

I suspect the next 1911 we see from Ruger will look pretty much the same as the current 1911 with the exception of a picatinny rail.

Leucoandro said:

I suspect the next 1911 we see from Ruger will look pretty much the same as the current 1911 with the exception of a picatinny rail.

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That's a possibility, but if they listen to their customers it would more than likely be a black or blued version. I think they could have a Cerakote option now if they wanted to. It wouldn't take much to set up an paint and bake area. 8) Black slide/SS frame, Black frame/SS slide, or both black would make nice options.

Leucoandro said:

I suspect the next 1911 we see from Ruger will look pretty much the same as the current 1911 with the exception of a picatinny rail.

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I hate "picky" rails. They're ugly and ruin the classic lines of the gun.

I'm with Wall, mostly likely think it will be a blue/black version. OR, will be a 4" Commander style.

I wouldn't doubt that a railed version of the SR1911 will eventually show up. For those that like the 1911 platform and train with a rail mounted flashlight, the railed 1911s are the way to go for HD which is the point where the classic lines are of no concern and function over form takes over. I have a Colt Rail gun for the purpose of HD but even with the FCS and rail, it looks pretty good to me. The 1911 is a classic design but I'm not enough of a traditionalist to gag at the thought of a few changes to the outside looks if it serves a purpose.

I'd like to personally see a 3" model in the future. I have a Kimber Ultra Carry right now for my Winter carry but I would defiantly consider changing it out for a SR1911 "Defender" sized model.

>>I hate "picky" rails. They're ugly and ruin the classic lines of the gun.<<

Ditto that.... reminds me of a cheese grater!

I would not buy a rail gun in 1911, hope Ruger has better sence than to make one

The Wall said:

Leucoandro said:

I suspect the next 1911 we see from Ruger will look pretty much the same as the current 1911 with the exception of a picatinny rail.

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That's a possibility, but if they listen to their customers it would more than likely be a black or blued version. I think they could have a Cerakote option now if they wanted to. It wouldn't take much to set up an paint and bake area. 8) Black slide/SS frame, Black frame/SS slide, or both black would make nice options.

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I just see it as the next logical step, as the lower frame is molded with enough steel on the dust guard to be able to turn it into a picatinny rail

From Gunblast.com

http://www.gunblast.com/Ruger-SR1911.htm


Charlie

Well let's get them cracking on an all stainless railed Commander then.

Yes yes. 'Cause everybody knows any "real" pistolero hangs crap on their 1911!

Leave the rails for the mall ninjas.

My lunch money goes with Ruger selling more current-configuration 1911's and keeping marketshare that Remington and SA continue to miss by pricepoint-for-feature alone. Keep the current gun below 700 real-world counter price and they'll be backlogged deeply into 2012.

JMHO.

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Well let's get them cracking on an all stainless railed Commander then.

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*drools* I'd have to order a 3rd SR1911 then!

mohavesam said:

Yes yes. 'Cause everybody knows any "real" pistolero hangs crap on their 1911!

Leave the rails for the mall ninjas.

My lunch money goes with Ruger selling more current-configuration 1911's and keeping marketshare that Remington and SA continue to miss by pricepoint-for-feature alone. Keep the current gun below 700 real-world counter price and they'll be backlogged deeply into 2012.

JMHO.

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I agree with your lunch money, definitely into the end of 2012, possibly even 2013. The mall ninjas can have their crap, but I still like my rails and the ability to have my guns in multiple configurations, if this makes me a mall ninja, anybody with that opinion can, well.....

44shootist said:

I would buy a rail gun in 1911, hope Ruger has better sence than to make one

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Ruger Packer said:

44shootist said:

I would buy a rail gun in 1911, hope Ruger has better sence than to make one

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<scratches head, thinks the post makes no sense> :?

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Think he meant to say wouldn't instead of would.

The Wall said:

Ruger Packer said:

44shootist said:

I would buy a rail gun in 1911, hope Ruger has better sence than to make one

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<scratches head, thinks the post makes no sense> :?

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Think he meant to say wouldn't instead of would.

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I interpreted it to mean he wants to hang on to his money..... :wink: