Finally got mine

[jimbo1096]

Local Ruger pusher had me on the list from last year but when he didn't get any more after the initial run, he threw the list away. :? :x
So about Christmas time I asked him to start anothe list with me at the top. He called Friday and asked if I still wanted one as he just got two in. I was there within the hour and she went home with me that night. Bought on Friday the 13th, is smooth and hitch free, with dated fired case of 3/20/12. Wasn't even a month old when I got her.
I was going to try her out today but other matters are requiring my attention. I am a happy camper over this one!

 

[Ruger Packer]

AwwwwRightttttttt!!!! Congrats on your new SR1911!! 8)

Pics! We need pics!!!

What color was the sticky dot on the frame?

 

[jimbo1096]

Looks just like the ads. and I'm sure you have seen them. I might dress it up a bit first. I really do like the way it looks as built. Dang thing has a nice feel and balance just a bit nose heavy, wich is ok,
Would look good with holly or light spaulted maple grip panels I'd bet.

 

[Clcdawg]

Congrats on your new gun. I picked mine up the same day as you and fired over 100 flawless rounds thru it. It shoots like a dream. Mine was test fired 27 March 2012.

 

[jimbo1096]

Clcdawg, they are sisters!

Anybody have these on their SR1911 that they can post a pic?

Wonder what they mean by "bonded ivory" in their description?
Think they look too much like plastic?

 

[kingsey]

I just picked mine up today, brought it home, cleaned it and went to the range and put 50 flawless rounds through it. I really like this gun. :lol: It was test fired on 3/12/12 and had a red sticker on it.

 

[jimbo1096]

AND IT SHOOTS GREAT!.
3" groups at 15 yrds offhand with 230gr Rainier ball and 6.5gr Herco. I do like this load!
Can't post pics! but take my word on it.
This is a keeper.

 

[Tradhunter]

I picked mine up today as well. $625 plus tax. Not too bad. Only waited about two months. They are nice. Congratulations on yours bro!

 

[jimbo1096]

not very good - took it with the cell phone - but here it is! Actually about 2.5" groups as the squares are 1". :lol:

 

[jimbo1096]

Tradhunter - congrats on yours too. Bet you will have as much fun as I do!
Kingsey - how did yours do? Got to fire it yet?
Clcdawg - Yep SR1911 + great gun and lots of fun!

Anybody swapped out the grips yet? Not sure I like the allen head grip screws, after about 30 rounds the grips got loose and I didn't have an allen wrench in the gun box to tighten them up..

 

[Ruger Packer]

Tradhunter - congrats on yours too. Bet you will have as much fun as I do!
Kingsey - how did yours do? Got to fire it yet?
Clcdawg - Yep SR1911 + great gun and lots of fun!

Anybody swapped out the grips yet? Not sure I like the allen head grip screws, after about 30 rounds the grips got loose and I didn't have an allen wrench in the gun box to tighten them up..

I replaced mine with Torx screws. I like the looks better.

Don't have a pic of my SR1911 with the Torx screws. Here is a pic of my PT1911 with the Torxs.

 

[jimbo1096]

RP- not a bad idea, the torx won't bugger up as easy either. Thanks for the tip. And I can get a torx driver for the kit with short handle too.

 

[Ruger Packer]

RP- not a bad idea, the torx won't bugger up as easy either. Thanks for the tip. And I can get a torx driver for the kit with short handle too.

Exactly! I got my torxs from MidwayUSA. Mine were Wilson labeled parts.