Well let me put some of this to rest. Spoke with a Ruger rep today and asked simply, "Ruger 1911?" Was told it couldn't be completely dismissed, anything is possible but right now, no, it's not gonna happen. Was told there would not be one at SHOT. The idea is there and it seems the table rumblings are focused on how much they're source for, how much they'll make themselves and what the price point/profit margin will allow. It'll depend on the business aspect of it (ie worth while financially in other words). So all those holding your breath...inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale...