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Bearcat
If rumors are true, Ruger will be introducing there 1911 soon. I cannot help but wonder what material Ruger will be using for the frame.
You cant go wrong with a Steel frame. But then Ruger is well known for their aluminum investment grade castings. Throw in the LCR, a fairly radical concept for a revolver, and I could imagine Ruger coming out with a polymer frame 1911.
All the materials have there own advantages. Steels a standard, easy to work on. Aluminum is lighter, easier to cc. Polymer is stretching it in my mind, but it would make for one light weight and durable 1911, and I could see one on there SR line up.
You cant go wrong with a Steel frame. But then Ruger is well known for their aluminum investment grade castings. Throw in the LCR, a fairly radical concept for a revolver, and I could imagine Ruger coming out with a polymer frame 1911.
All the materials have there own advantages. Steels a standard, easy to work on. Aluminum is lighter, easier to cc. Polymer is stretching it in my mind, but it would make for one light weight and durable 1911, and I could see one on there SR line up.