Trying to understand the SR1911 demand ......

[revhigh]

Please let's keep this civil ... I am genuinely trying to get an idea for the incredible demand for this gun ....

As I've stated ... I was hoping for a more basic 1911 ... but that's neither here nor there ... let's forget about that for the moment. I've also been shooting 1911's into the hundreds of thousands of rounds for the last 25+ years. I have a bunch of them in my safe already ... mostly Colts and a Springfield or two.

Because of that ... AND the fact that it's SUCH a generic platform ... it HAS been around for 100 years after all, I just can't get real excited about another new full-size 1911, BUT ... it clearly is obvious that most others are ..... so .....

What was YOUR reason for buying ... or seeking out .... the SR1911.

I know there are probably a bunch of other reasons, so if you don't see yours in the poll, just list it in a response if you feel like it.

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[Edirty692]

Love my other 1911 just want one from Ruger now since I own other Rugers. Cant find a better gun than the 1911's.

 

[revhigh]

Cant find a better gun than the 1911's.

Been preaching that for years ....

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[Quarterbore]

For me, I have a target grade 1911 and I want a carry style/combat 1911. My requirements beyond that were simple, 70 series, stainless, and made in the USA. Price is also an issue as I don't have the money I had a couple years ago.

Ruger is just a good match, I just can't find one and I am not in a rush as like I said funds are tight. I will get one eventually, or I will find something else that matches my wants. Now, add a rail and night sights and I would already have one on order as that is my highest want right now.

 

[revhigh]

Now, add a rail ....

I ..... think ...... I'm ....... gonna ........ BE SICK .......

LOL


REV

 

[RMHoward]

Please let's keep this civil ... I am genuinely trying to get an idea for the incredible demand for this gun ....

As I've stated ... I was hoping for a more basic 1911 ... but that's neither here nor there ... let's forget about that for the moment. I've also been shooting 1911's into the hundreds of thousands of rounds for the last 25+ years. I have a bunch of them in my safe already ... mostly Colts and a Springfield or two.

Because of that ... AND the fact that it's SUCH a generic platform ... it HAS been around for 100 years after all, I just can't get real excited about another new full-size 1911, BUT ... it clearly is obvious that most others are ..... so .....

What was YOUR reason for buying ... or seeking out .... the SR1911.

I know there are probably a bunch of other reasons, so if you don't see yours in the poll, just list it in a response if you feel like it.

REV

Im new to the 1911 format, so im having trouble understanding the desire for a "more basic 1911". Whats frilly about Ruger's offering? Educate me. My understanding is that Ruger brought to market a good, reliable, accurate, 70 series (not sure what that means, but most folks were grateful for it) 1911. Can a person not accessorize, customize this gun to suit their needs? So, whats the problem? As for the demand, jeeze Ruger fans have been speculating/hoping for a Ruger 1911 for how long now? Seems natural that demand would be high for it. Will probably slow down once all the forum members here acquire one.

 

[revhigh]

Im new to the 1911 format, so im having trouble understanding the desire for a "more basic 1911"

People feel the same way about 1911's as they do about the 'old model' single actions. Part of it is nostalgia ... part of it is liking things 'the way they used to be' ... part of it is thinking (rightly or wrongly) that the old way was/is somehow 'better', and part of it is just flat out liking the way that the older ... more generic models ... LOOKED.

You have to remember ... many peoples' great grandfathers, grandfathers, and fathers may have been issued a 1911 in any one of multiple wars .... and those 1911's didn't have beavertails, humped safeties, fancy nightsights, three triangle hole triggers, front slide serrations, checkering all over them, fiber optic sights, commander hammers, etc, etc.

Many people who have appreciated the 1911 platform forever .... started basic, went to wildly customized, and then back to bare bones again because it was traditionally what the ORIGINAL was like.

There are many people here who won't buy ANYTHING but a three screw blackhawk, and they won't even buy THAT if it's been 'converted' to a far safer platform. Why ??? WHo knows ..... It's the same exact thing with 1911's .... but I'd think 1911 afficionados are even MORE rabid when it comes to what they like .... as we've seen right here on the forum from BOTH directions.

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[rammerjammer]

I voted wait for the craziness to die down. I don't currently own any 1911's but when I do I'll stick with my favorite gun manufacturer Ruger.

I want one but am not going to pay msrp or above for it. I can barely afford to shoot my P90 right now as it is so until I can afford to shoot more 45acp I will just wait for SR1911's prices to come down.

 

[ithaca4me]

I have a modest ruger collection and they have all been good to me. I also have 2 boys and in the future the entire collection of guns will go to them so the consecutive numbered guns will go to them. I just have a hard time not shooting them. I will have to just be happy with my S&W 1911 and the range reports from you guys

 

[Anonymous]

The demand is crazy for the Ruger 1911's because they are priced low and have all the features most want and also are very good quality 1911's, what more do you want. I love mine like no other.
Eric

 

[Heliman]

I had the opportunity to handle and shoot a fellow forum members SR1911. I was impressed by the fit and finish......and the out of the box decent accuracy.

For the money, a nice 1911. I bought mine and am glad I did..........

Dave

 

[mohavesam]

I don't know about the "crazy" statement. I've seen a few and chalk it up to short supply - high demand. And it's affordable and Ruger has dedicated fans - for good reason.

To that point, what other maker gets to sell "distributor only" versions of a maker's guns? That is demand, demonstrated.

Paraphrasing Mr. Ayoob; it's a very good gun, but more akin to a Mustang than a Ferrari. Then again, I always doubted there's a 1911 worth $1500 or more out there. Were the SR911 carry a $1100 price tag I'd pass it by, just like the others out there.

 

[bsnake]

I own quite a few 1911's and was interested in how Rugers version would perform. After 4 months it is still flawless. Put 100 + practice rounds thru today and will shoot it in competition again tomorrow. Have shot it in 8 competitions so far. 2500+ rounds and never a problem.
My Colts think I forgot them.

 

[The Wall]

I always wanted a 1911 and when Ruger came out with their first model in the year 2011 which was also the 100Th birthday of the 1911 I said, "I think I'll get one." So it was because it was Rugers first which made it special in my opinion. The fact that it's a nice gun is a plus. If Ruger hadn't come out with one I would have probably bought a Springfield since I already have 3 of there guns and know their quality is great. I'm very happy with the Ruger. It will more than likely be the only 1911 I get.

 

[Anthony Williams]

I believe the SR1911 in a more subdued format, (milspec) would lend itself much better to customizing (personalizing) than Ruger's current offering.

A.W.

 

[The Wall]

I believe the SR1911 in a more subdued format, (milspec) would lend itself much better to customizing (personalizing) than Ruger's current offering.

A.W.

So why did you buy one? :?:

 

[revhigh]

I believe the SR1911 in a more subdued format, (milspec) would lend itself much better to customizing (personalizing) than Ruger's current offering.

A.W.

So why did you buy one? :?:

I don't think he did Wall .... AW was just stating an opinion.

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[w5lx]

You left out the most important option in your poll.

I bought this gun because it appeared to be a high quality piece with all the options and features you would find in a much higher priced gun, and at a price-point that makes it an incredible bargain. It has all the features I want in a 1911 and none of the features that I don't want (i.e. light rail, front slide serrations, etc.)

 

[revhigh]

You left out the most important option in your poll.

I bought this gun because it appeared to be a high quality piece with all the options and features you would find in a much higher priced gun, and at a price-point that makes it an incredible bargain. It has all the features I want in a 1911 and none of the features that I don't want (i.e. light rail, front slide serrations, etc.)

LOL.. That wouldn't fit in the poll answer box ...

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[rman]

Well Rev..... I guess I can't really give you a logical reason. I used to be a Ruger P-Series fanatic and now it's 1911s. I've got over a dozen in various calibers, makes, sizes and finishes. I liked the looks of the new Ruger and decided I needed one. I guess it's like my wife with a closet full of shoes. Neither one of us needs all of 'em, but it's neat to have 'em!

 

[revhigh]

I hear ya rman ! I have a bunch myself .... mostly Colts and a few Springfields ... currently in the market for a 9MM and 10MM 1911.

What do you have/recommend in those calibers ?

Been looking at the RIA's in 9MM ... thinking about the Wesson in 10.

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[Heliman]

I hear ya rman ! I have a bunch myself .... mostly Colts and a few Springfields ... currently in the market for a 9MM and 10MM 1911.

What do you have/recommend in those calibers ?

Been looking at the RIA's in 9MM ... thinking about the Wesson in 10.

REV

REV, If I may add my 2 cents, my favorite 9mm 1911, by far, is the Kimber Aegis. Extemely accurate, reliable, and easy to carry/conceal. A pic......oh, the 38 Super Colt is not with me anymore.

Dave

 

[revhigh]

Never heard of the Aegis before, and I am looking for a full size 9mm 1911. I haven't been a real fan of Kimbers in the past, but I'd have to look at a 9MM from them just to know I did my due diligence.

Thanks for the info Dave ! Nice looking Colt as well.

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[Heliman]

I also used to have a Kimber Pro Carry II 9mm. It was a Commander size, but all stainless construction. Very reliable and accurate as well. The Aegis has an allow frame and is light and easy to conceal.

I like most 1911 platforms and have had many different configurations over the years. Recently due to off and on problems with my thumbs, I have gravitated toward the 9mm's and 38 Supers.

After purchasing my SR1911, I have found that as long as I keep round count down at the range sessions, I can still shoot the 45 ACP's.

I currently have only 4 1911 platform guns. The Aegis, SR1911, Colt Gunsite Pistol, and a Taurus PT1911 38 Super.

I don't plan to add to this, but would if Ruger built a Commander size 38 Super.

Dave

 

[Anonymous]

That's easy. Someone that likes Rugers, and likes 1911s, would want a Ruger 1911. I'm sure I would have preferred a Ruger over my Beretta Bobcats, if Ruger had made a pocket gun with an exposed hammer and no plastic. Only reason I'm not all Ruger.

 

[revhigh]

Someone that likes Rugers, and likes 1911s, would want a Ruger 1911.

Can't get real excited over another full-size 1911 with a different name .... no matter WHAT name is on it. Couple that with the absolutely ridiculous supply situation for the SR1911, and for me that adds up to an 'I really don't care if I see one for years' attitude.

All my revolvers are Rugers or Colts.

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[rman]

I hear ya rman ! I have a bunch myself .... mostly Colts and a few Springfields ... currently in the market for a 9MM and 10MM 1911.

What do you have/recommend in those calibers ?

Been looking at the RIA's in 9MM ... thinking about the Wesson in 10.

REV

I have a Stainless Springfield Loaded Target in 9mm that I like a lot. It's accurate, reliable and it almost feels like I'm shooting a .22 LR. I think you would like it. I use it to develop handloads for my other 9mm's. I also have a Taurus PT1911 in 9mm that has been a great little gun. (I know, most people recoil in horror at the mention of a Taurus!) As you can see from my list below, I have 3 of them and they've all worked well for me. A friend of mine has an RIA. He loves it, but had to do a trigger job on it. It was a little heavy and scratchy out of the box. I've shot it and it shoots good.

I don't have a 10mm, but do have a .40 S&W in Dan Wesson. It's a Point Man 7 - now discontinued. It comes about as close as you can get to a Baer, Wilson, etc. and still be a production gun. It is the most accurate .40 I've ever shot. I've heard nothing but good things about their 10mm models. If they're as good as their 40's, I don't think you could go wrong with one.

My family:
Taurus PT1911 - .45 Auto
Springfield Range Officer - .45 Auto
Ruger SR1911 - .45 Auto
S&W 1911 E-Series SC - .45 Auto
ATI Commander - .45 Auto
Para OPS - .45 Auto
S&W 1911 ES - .45 Auto
Dan Wesson PM7 - .40 S&W
Springfield EMP - .40 S&W
Taurus PT1911 - .38 Super
Springfield Loaded Target - 9mm
Taurus PT1911 - 9mm
Kimber UC II - 9mm
GSG 1911 - .22 LR
Sig P238 - .380 (Sort of a 1911)

 

[Sugar River]

You left out the most important option in your poll.

I bought this gun because it appeared to be a high quality piece with all the options and features you would find in a much higher priced gun, and at a price-point that makes it an incredible bargain. It has all the features I want in a 1911 and none of the features that I don't want (i.e. light rail, front slide serrations, etc.)

That pretty much sums up my interest in the SR1911, especially with a RW price (after the fever subsides) in the $550-600 range.
I'm waiting for the prices to stabilize.

I've owned a number of 1911s, and still have 5. But the Ruger fills a niche (full size, stainless) that I don't currently possess.


Pete

 

[revhigh]

I have a Stainless Springfield Loaded Target in 9mm that I like a lot. It's accurate, reliable and it almost feels like I'm shooting a .22 LR. I think you would like it. I use it to develop handloads for my other 9mm's.

That's my ultimate choice (I love them) .... been looking at them for years. Best price I could get is $825 though, they're impossible to find used, and at $425 OTD, the RIA Tactical looks like a far better choice right now. Shoot a thousand rounds or so and evaluate the trigger ... the ones I handled (3 or 4) had VERY, VERY good triggers out of the box. They;ve supposedly been working VERY hard on their out of the box triggers because people were complaining, and it seems to have paid off.

I also looked at the STI Spartan in 9MM, but nobody has them in stock and I'd like to see one in person first. Don't think I'd buy a Taurus, even though they seem to shoot OK.

Thanks for the INFO ! Nice stable ya got there.

PS .... I just noticed !! You have a Range Officer .... you dawg !! I LOVE THEM. Been looking for one for months. I also have a GSG 1911 with the black grips ... awesome 1911-22 ... not as accurate as my MKII's but more fun to shoot. I use it a lot for informal steel shoots at the club. EVERYBODY wants to shoot it when I take it to the range. Of course I let them.

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[rman]

That's my ultimate choice (I love them) .... been looking at them for years. Best price I could get is $825 though, they're impossible to find used, and at $425 OTD, the RIA Tactical looks like a far better choice right now. Shoot a thousand rounds or so and evaluate the trigger ... the ones I handled (3 or 4) had VERY, VERY good triggers out of the box. They;ve supposedly been working VERY hard on their out of the box triggers because people were complaining, and it seems to have paid off.

I also looked at the STI Spartan in 9MM, but nobody has them in stock and I'd like to see one in person first. Don't think I'd buy a Taurus, even though they seem to shoot OK.

Thanks for the INFO ! Nice stable ya got there.

PS .... I just noticed !! You have a Range Officer .... you dawg !! I LOVE THEM. Been looking for one for months. I also have a GSG 1911 with the black grips ... awesome 1911-22 ... not as accurate as my MKII's but more fun to shoot. I use it a lot for informal steel shoots at the club. EVERYBODY wants to shoot it when I take it to the range. Of course I let them.

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Thanks! I'm glad to hear that RIA has got their triggers straightened out. They are a lot of gun for the money. That is probably what I should have bought instead of the ATI GI Commander. Actually, it's a heck of a gun for $375, but it definitely needs a trigger job and the ejection port lowered so it doesn't ding up my brass.

My Taurus's have been good guns, but their customer service leaves a lot to be desired. Their work is fine, but they are SUPER slow!

You're right about the GSG - it's about as fun as it gets. The Range Officer is even better than I hoped it would be. If I still had the eyes for it, I would use it for bullseye competition. It's that accurate. With my aging eyes, 10 yards is about my limit for precision shooting. I need glasses to focus on the front sight and beyond 10 yards the bullseye is waaaay too fuzzy, at least on the indoor range with poor lighting. I loaded up some Berry's 200 Gr plated SWC's over 6.2 gr of Power Pistol and tried them from the bench at 10 yards. When I brought the target back it looked like there were only 2 holes in it. The second hole was slightly low and left by about a quarter of an inch. It was a flier!

I was really excited about getting the SR1911. After waiting 5 months for it to come, the excitement has dimmed. I've had it for 3 days and haven't shot it yet. That's a record for me. In fairness, it is a nice gun though.