SR1911 finish preference?

If these finishes were all available, which would be your preference?

Just a fun poll!

This is my first 1911 and I do love it's looks.
The others are nice but I'm very happy for the SS finish.

Lateck,

Brushed or bead blasted stainless for me !

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I usually like blued 1911s but when Ruger came out with this one , I changed my mind quick.

Where is the option for "one of each" ? :lol: :lol:

I like the current finish. I'd have to see a blued finish to see how well they do it...but seriously, if they offer several finishes, I might want one of each finish.

GKC said:

Where is the option for "one of each" ? :lol: :lol:

I like the current finish. I'd have to see a blued finish to see how well they do it...but seriously, if they offer several finishes, I might want one of each finish.

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Plus one on that! 8)

I'd start with blue, then maybe parkerized. Then Duo Tone and stainless (low glare)

HAWKEYE#28 said:

GKC said:

Where is the option for "one of each" ? :lol: :lol:

I like the current finish. I'd have to see a blued finish to see how well they do it...but seriously, if they offer several finishes, I might want one of each finish.

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Plus one on that! 8)

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The current low glare i really like.......
I just voted for the blue finish hoping that when the commander model is released it will be the traditional deep blue-black Ruger.
Hell........i'll lay my coin down for one that evolves into Ruger plum. :shock:

chapped lips said:

I just voted for the blue finish hoping that when the commander model is released it will be the traditional deep blue-black Ruger.

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I wish they'd use the deep BLUE blue like Colt and S&W used to do.

Never liked the BLACK blue that lots of companies use these days.

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Agree that many black finishes today look as if the firearm has been dunked in a vat of glossy black paint.

The early Sturm & Ruger's that i have seen and that i own have that black-blue or blue-black that appears to have depth.
Similiar but different than the deep finishes on the early S&W's.
Probably a different level of polishing......before the blueing process and after.

GKC said:

Where is the option for "one of each" ? :lol: :lol:

I like the current finish. I'd have to see a blued finish to see how well they do it...but seriously, if they offer several finishes, I might want one of each finish.

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I'd also like to see several finishes, Ruger is totally capable of it. I prefer polished blue but low glare stainless is okay too.

revhigh said:

chapped lips said:

I just voted for the blue finish hoping that when the commander model is released it will be the traditional deep blue-black Ruger.

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I wish they'd use the deep BLUE blue like Colt and S&W used to do.

Never liked the BLACK blue that lots of companies use these days.

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I think they do the black now because of the tactical look craze. 8)

Considering the quality of Ruger bluing, I opt for stainless. Now if they blued guns like Colt and S&W did in the 40's and 50's I'd go for bluing. Colt Royal Blue comes to mind. But as it is today, I'll take stainless.

I'de love to see it with polished flats with the matte bead blasted finish everywhere else.

I like wood and blued steel, but Ruger hit this one out of the park. I think they made a unique fresh take on the 1911. I'm sure there is one similar out there, but this is one good looking pistol. I'm glad they didn't go after a Kimber or GI wanna be. By the way, it's a shooter too.

The blasted finish kinda looks like an AMT Hardballer copy. In short; "It's been done before".

That is about the only thing that really disappointed me with this rollout model. I'd also prefer high-polished flats at least.

A high-polish overall would be very special, but any after-market job would wipe out the laser-etching. Too bad.

Nice as-is, for the price.

revhigh said:

Brushed or bead blasted stainless for me !

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+1, I prefer that on any gun

Don't care what finish. Five months since they were "released" and we're still waiting to see one in person.

It's a good practical piece...functional...nothing added that doesn't need to be there. I like it a lot and have found after about 1000 rds, that it's the equal of my customized Colts. Rod

I will have to get a picture of mine, got mine in all high polish besides a few areas, will post some pics soon of it.
Eric