Thanks for the help rugerguy! I compared them back to back to my XR3-RED walnut panels, and they are the same shape (should have remembered the flare difference). I think they don't fit my OMs well due to the pin not lining up well with the recessed hole in the grip?
I have a set of Ruger XR3-RED black plastic grip panels to trade. They don't fit my OM XR3-RED frames well, I think due to the pin on the frame. Don't recall where I got them. Would like to trade for a Pachmayr presentation 03137 XR3-RED grip. Will also consider trade for other interesting...
Maybe. MSRP on the 4.25" is still $1249 though, with the only difference I can see being the grip panels ($15 difference?). Maybe it's an introductory price?
Just trying to be sure there's not something missing that I'm not seeing before I order one. Have found absolutely no info on this new model.
Why would you think the MSRP is so much lower on this new model?:
https://www.ruger.com/products/sr1911Standard/specSheets/6792.html
Online for under $650.
Like new in box. Purchased new locally in March of 2021. Used once last year at the range. Absolute mint condition with not a mark on it. Guaranteed for life by Leupold (original owner or not).
Link to website:
https://www.leupold.com/sx-2-alpine-hd-20-60x60mm-angled
These sell new for $400...
I sent an email to Ruger a couple of weeks ago about rebarreling a 1-A in 30-06. This was their reply on 2/4/2022:
"To re-barrel the No.1 is approximatelyT$400.00 to $450.00 . The actual cost will be determined after the firearm has been evaluated. If there is a charge, someone will contact you...