The Ruger 1911, the way I want it....

[NAMVET72]

Very Nice Self Improvements on your Ruger, can't wait to see the pics when you are done with it, especially after you Bobtail it......................

[Hail Caesar]

Originally Posted by NAMVET72

Very Nice Self Improvements on your Ruger, can't wait to see the pics when you are done with it, especially after you Bobtail it......................

Thanks ....but don't hold your breath on the Bob.

[NAMVET72]

Why don't you like BOBTAILED 1911's?

[Hail Caesar]

Sure I do, just don't have the time right now.

[2TransAms]

Definitely an improvement. So HC, which other maker would you compare a stock Ruger to? I have friends ask me about 1911's and IMO the Ruger looks like "just another" mim-filled production 1911 to me, but I'd like to say, "It's about like -Insert Brand-."

[Hail Caesar]

Originally Posted by 2TransAms

Definitely an improvement. So HC, which other maker would you compare a stock Ruger to? I have friends ask me about 1911's and IMO the Ruger looks like "just another" mim-filled production 1911 to me, but I'd like to say, "It's about like -Insert Brand-."

Honestly..IMO, but better than Springfield and Kimber.

Better as in no funky ILS like Springer. Better fit and finish. The integral plunger is a HUGE benefit. Standard Novak sight cuts a a boon. Everything made in the USA by American workers is a biggy too.

Better than Kimber in the Novak cuts on the Ruger. The barrel is fitted much better on the Ruger.

MIM is fine by me as long as it is good MIM. Some makers use MIM and you NEVER hear about parts breaking.

Springer..Good MIM.
Kimber....BAD MIM.
Wilson Combat Value line...GOOD MIM.

Ruger....Who knows as it has just came out. But I'm sure it is fine as Ruger makes good MIM as you never hear about their other guns breaking.


It's just my opinion...and it may stink, but it is mine.

[Mike45]

Thanks HC for the review and info.

I am thinking of a new 5" 1911 and I will have to put the Ruger on the to consider list.

Thanks again.

[SemperFi1977m]

looks good HC! I was going to go all-SS with mine also, but the two-tone grew on me (and the pocketbook dwindled lol). I will likely bob mine when things settle down here at home.