Wow...I'm thrilled w/ my new purchase
 

I ordered a Ruger SR1911, and it arrived today.

WOW. I LOOOOOOVE this gun.

It's my first 1911 and I'm officially ON the bandwagon. I am already thinking about what my next 1911 might be. Wow.

I picked it up today, took home and cleaned, then found out there was still time to shoot, so I hit the local range.

To preface, I'm a Glock guy. I have 4 Glocks (my only handguns besides a little Taurus TCP 380 that I never use, and a Beretta P96 that I also never shoot, ever). I shoot IDPA with my Glocks, and have always seen the 1911 guys shoot and wondered how it would be, but never thought I'd want to carry a 1911.

OK... I've seen the light!! I'm now wanting a good carry holster. I love this gun.

I went through 200 rounds with zero issues. It fired every time, and when I didn't mess up, it shot perfectly accurate. I'll post target pictures below. I have a little flinching issue occasionally. I guess it's getting used to the .45 ACP. It doesn't really kick much, but I constantly battle the occasional 'anticipation flinch'. (I'd consider myself only an average shooter anyway)

So, I'll start with the target pictures first. The B27 target was at 10 yards, and the "star" target is at 15 yards.

(excuse the quality of pics... iPhone pics are all I have right now)

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Now for pics of the new gun. Taken at the range also w/ my iPhone. When I get time, I'll take nice pics with a real camera...

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Very Very nice looking piece of hardware. Guns laws down here make it impossible to own just about any type of firearm.

Congrats on the 1911! They are such easy guns to shoot!

very nice gun, love 1911's. Such works of art too!

Pretty. You know what they say, the only thing better than a 1911 is more of them.

Looks great
 

Just wondering...seems like you picked awinner....what made you choose the Ruger over the 100 or so other 1911's out there?

Simba, you're exactly right. I'm dying to get another one now. I'm really looking at an STI for my next purchase.


love_free, I picked this mainly for one reason... It's very hard to find, and I happened to find one.
I knew it was a risk-free purchase. Worst case, I didn't like it, I could sell it for a profit. They're in high demand and VERY tough to find. Best case, I'd love (like I do) and keep it!
I have been considering 1911's from STI, Sig, Ruger, Springfield, and Colt.
The Ruger seemed like a good purchase for the money.

They really are. I just like looking at it next to me on the desk!

Nice pickup. They feel so at home in your hand it's rediculous.

Cough: Ed Brown cough:

Fired a 1911 for the first time this weekend. My results weren't so sexy, but it was a good experience regardless. Anyhow, nice work at the range!