SR1911 Question?

Well, At my local gun shop that I go to, He has a Ruger SR1911 for sale there. I have been wanting a 1911 for sometime now and since this is almost in my hands, before I pull the trigger and buy it, I do have a question about it.

I have heard on a different forum that the SR1911's have been having some issues? I want to hear it from some guys that have these things and how you like them. Thanks guys.

I will only speak of the two that I owned.

The fit and finish was flawless, and although I only have shot one of them, it functions perfectly, and is a very decent shooter.

WAYNO.

What issues? Haven't heard of anything except for some very isolated casting imperfections that don't affect the reliability of the gun. They're a very good gun.

Over 7000 rounds thru mine with NO problems at all.
Have another one on order just because I can.
And yes I do have other brands of 1911's.
Gonna have to get another series 70 Colt too as my wife has decided to take over the current one.

I'd stay away from it and give me the name and number of the dealer that has it for sale. He should be ashamed to try and sell that junk. Out of the goodness of my heart, I may just take it off his hands to prevent any unhappy customers :lol:

Buy it soon, it won't be there long.There are no issues other than they tear up the red portions of your paper targets.

No problems at all with mine. It is extrememly fun to shoot and almost as fun to shine on and look at.

What problems........ I wonder if some folks on other forums aren't planted there by competing companies jealous of Ruger's success with this offering.......I know, paranoid, right? Just sayin'............ :roll:

Dave :wink:

I can tell you about mine -- that I bought from member Ruger Boi
here on the forum:

It looked absolutely new when I got it, he said it had a box of 50 rounds thru it and was cleaned.

I loaded up the factory magazines, no FTF's - everything worked.

Loaded up the 3 nib Army 1911 mags I had, again no FTF's.

The pistols recoil was a lot less than the other 1911's
I've owned, and the sights were on the money. (it hit where I pointed!)
I was open field shooting, next time I'll set up targets.

In summation, I love mine and also have another on order from my LGS.

I think you are hearing contrived stories from either gun shop personnel who can't get one to sell, and are trying to get you to buy X brand, or wanna be owners who can't get one and are trying to justify their position.

My story? I have two, both are flawless, shot great, would buy them again in a heart beat. Buy the Ruger and enjoy it.

208packinheat said:

I think you are hearing contrived stories from either gun shop personnel who can't get one to sell, and are trying to get you to buy X brand, or wanna be owners who can't get one and are trying to justify their position.

My story? I have two, both are flawless, shot great, would buy them again in a heart beat. Buy the Ruger and enjoy it.

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+2.
My two SR911's vote "great gun, excellent value".
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SGreve32x said:

Well, At my local gun shop that I go to, He has a Ruger SR1911 for sale there. I have been wanting a 1911 for sometime now and since this is almost in my hands, before I pull the trigger and buy it, I do have a question about it.

I have heard on a different forum that the SR1911's have been having some issues? I want to hear it from some guys that have these things and how you like them. Thanks guys.

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I hope its still there when you go back!!!! :roll:

Love my SR1911, accurate, trouble free and beautiful to look at. Only complaint i have is it would have been nice if it had come with a really nice case instead of a cardboard box.

Well, did you get it? Inquiring minds want to know. I love mine and have not had any issues at all. Wait that's not true. The grip screws loosened up the first time I fired it. Tightened haven't been a problem since. You might want to loosen and re tighten when you get it. I know some guys have put a little blue loctite on them.

208packinheat said:

I think you are hearing contrived stories from either gun shop personnel who can't get one to sell, and are trying to get you to buy X brand, or wanna be owners who can't get one and are trying to justify their position.

My story? I have two, both are flawless, shot great, would buy them again in a heart beat. Buy the Ruger and enjoy it.

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I would absolutely agree, then there are some that just hate Rugers with a passion and will spread lies about them no matter what.

Mine shoots way to much ammo. Gotta bend over too much to pick up all that brass. Too fun! Just get it while you can. Let it make up your mind for you. If you don't like it it will take you about an hour to sell it.

If you have any doubts about the SR1911 NIB reliability? go on to YOUTUBE & check out HICKOK45's 2 part review & putting it through it's paces with no mal functions at all with 100's of rounds of factory ammo through it,? & some long range shooting with the factory sights.? I think that you will enjoy his review as I did & it is nice to watch several times just to pump you up a little,? Every now & then.& Hickok pulls no punches in his reviews he call's them like he sees it.? 8)

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If you have any doubts about the SR1911 NIB reliability? go on to YOUTUBE & check out HICKOK45's 2 part review & putting it through it's paces with no mal functions at all with 100's of rounds of factory ammo through it,? & some long range shooting with the factory sights.? I think that you will enjoy his review as I did & it is nice to watch several times just to pump you up a little,? Every now & then.& Hickok pulls no punches in his reviews he call's them like he sees it.? 8)

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I agree 100%. It was his review that convinced me that I had to have an SR1911. Best gun choice I have made in a long time....just wish I could shoot as well as him.....

Heliman said:

MYREDTAIL said:

If you have any doubts about the SR1911 NIB reliability? go on to YOUTUBE & check out HICKOK45's 2 part review & putting it through it's paces with no mal functions at all with 100's of rounds of factory ammo through it,? & some long range shooting with the factory sights.? I think that you will enjoy his review as I did & it is nice to watch several times just to pump you up a little,? Every now & then.& Hickok pulls no punches in his reviews he call's them like he sees it.? 8)

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I agree 100%. It was his review that convinced me that I had to have an SR1911. Best gun choice I have made in a long time....just wish I could shoot as well as him.....

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If you had his range in your backyard you probably would. 8)