Ruger SR1911 - Page 2 - The Firearms Forum

1911junkee · 10-04-2012, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rugermanws

I know from this forum that some of you lucky people already have one, is this .45 worth the money? I thought list price was $699 but I just got a new 2012 Ruger catalog and it's $799. I want to hear from you honest owners, not a gun show that has Ruger commercials on it, is this gun worth it? I can't seem to find anywhere here in Penna. that can keep them on their shelves. Thanking you in advance for your unbias opinion.

It took me a while to dig up the recpt. I paid $609- for mine. I paid for the gun up front as soon as I learned that they were released, then waited around 5 months for it to arrive. I had one of the 1st ones in the Nashville area. I have owned Rugers on and off over the last 40 some years and knew it would be a quality piece, I have come to expect that from them over the years.

After owning it while I can say it is as good as any 1911 out there. Out of all my 1911's it was the most affordable, the most expensive was my Springfield Loaded at around a grand, I bought my Kimber used but it would have retailed at about a G also. I would not have a problem paying $799- for another one if that is what it takes.

I like all of my 1911's and enjoy shooting each but for general carry its the SR 1911 for me, and if and when the SHTF, I will be grabbing for what I believe to be the most reliable rod of the bunch, the Ruger.

25yretcoastie · 10-04-2012, 08:43 PM

I have had mine for about a month now $799+tax. In my area it is still one of the best buys for a 1911 less $$$$ than the Rem.s Sig's and the others. 300 rounds thru it and not a problem of any kind. If I needed or wanted one again I would buy it in a heart beat.

Double D · 10-05-2012, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 25yretcoastie

I have had mine for about a month now $799+tax. In my area it is still one of the best buys for a 1911 less $$$$ than the Rem.s Sig's and the others. 300 rounds thru it and not a problem of any kind. If I needed or wanted one again I would buy it in a heart beat.

Your area must be high. The dealer price is 535.00 on the ruger. The dealer price on the remington mil spec is 549.00 If I were selling either one in my store (which I am not) the ruger would be 579.00 and the remington would be 589.00 give or take ten bucks. I had one ruger while my shop was open and I sold it for 609.00 because I had to pay some extra shipping on it.

1911junkee · 10-26-2012, 05:34 PM

Picked up another SR1911, traded my Kimber UC that I paid six bills for, I will get way more use out of the Ruger. I have given up on subcompacts.

This gun has had no more than a box of rounds through it, clean as a pin!

76Highboy · 10-26-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Your area must be high. The dealer price is 535.00 on the ruger. The dealer price on the remington mil spec is 549.00 If I were selling either one in my store (which I am not) the ruger would be 579.00 and the remington would be 589.00 give or take ten bucks. I had one ruger while my shop was open and I sold it for 609.00 because I had to pay some extra shipping on it.

I paid $649.00 for my Ruger 1911.

Double D · 10-26-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 76Highboy

I paid $649.00 for my Ruger 1911.

Good price. They are still gouging on auction sites due to availability.

1911junkee · 11-02-2012, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Rugermanws

I know from this forum that some of you lucky people already have one, is this .45 worth the money? I thought list price was $699 but I just got a new 2012 Ruger catalog and it's $799. I want to hear from you honest owners, not a gun show that has Ruger commercials on it, is this gun worth it? I can't seem to find anywhere here in Penna. that can keep them on their shelves. Thanking you in advance for your unbias opinion.

Rugerman,

Let me put it to you this way..........

Slowhand · 11-02-2012, 07:26 AM

It's not like I don't own another 1991 45 ACP that I can compare it to. Each has it's own fine points. But since I don't plan on buying another Kimber Custom Shop Super Carry Pro anytime soon ($$$$), the Ruger will do.

Double D · 11-02-2012, 07:39 AM

Not knocking the rugers, I am sure they are good guns, but for those of you who are having a hard time finding them I would take a close look at the S&W E-Series. I own 21 1911s and the new e series is one of the finest of them all and will out shoot most. I honestly never thought I would be saying that about a smith 1911 but they have stepped up their game.

Helix_FR · 11-02-2012, 08:03 AM

If anyone is still looking for one, PM me and Ill tell you who to contact. There are 5 left for 649.00.

JUNKKING · 11-02-2012, 03:20 PM

What is the price on the Smith E series compared to the Ruger? The only E series I have ever seen topped a grand.

JUNKKING · 11-02-2012, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Helix_FR

If anyone is still looking for one, PM me and Ill tell you who to contact. There are 5 left for 649.00.

Still happy with the one you hooked me up with Helix but some will still cry this is too much money. I paid around what you're saying now but the MSRP is 799 and some places are getting it all day long if they had them in stock.

People this is a great price for this gun. I made the call and actually had to send them a money order and I had my gun at my FFL in 4 days.

Double D · 11-02-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JUNKKING

What is the price on the Smith E series compared to the Ruger? The only E series I have ever seen topped a grand.

The e-series TA with the rail is a grand but the basic e-series is under 800. Its alot more gun in my opinion.

1911junkee · 11-05-2012, 06:50 PM

Installed a six inch barrel in my latest 1911. Too bad Ruger doesn't make a long slide version of the SR1911.

bamajvc · 04-28-2013, 08:58 PM

http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/st...1__?N=39632023

for you ruger fans saw this on academies website. I don't think it is worth 1400 but I got guns people don't think are worth what I paid for them so who am i to judge

1911junkee · 05-03-2013, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bamajvc

http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/st...1__?N=39632023

for you ruger fans saw this on academies website. I don't think it is worth 1400 but I got guns people don't think are worth what I paid for them so who am i to judge

If one is into engraving, and bling in general that is not a bad price at all!
Not really to my liking, but we are all different.

lonewolf204 · 05-16-2013, 08:36 PM

I picked up a new Ruger 1911 in OKC for 699 +tax yesterday.

gvw3 · 05-16-2013, 08:44 PM

My LGS has had them in stock for some time. They have the commander style also. I was going to pick one up but bought a shotgun instead. I don't know how well they shoot but my store also has the Remington is stock and the slide seems better on the Remington. THe Ruger is a better looking gun but that Remington is smooth.

10-04-2012, 08:43 PM	#27
25yretcoastie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fort Pierce Fl Posts: 556	Re: Ruger SR1911 I have had mine for about a month now $799+tax. In my area it is still one of the best buys for a 1911 less $$$$ than the Rem.s Sig's and the others. 300 rounds thru it and not a problem of any kind. If I needed or wanted one again I would buy it in a heart beat.

10-26-2012, 05:34 PM	#29
1911junkee V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 57	Re: Ruger SR1911 Picked up another SR1911, traded my Kimber UC that I paid six bills for, I will get way more use out of the Ruger. I have given up on subcompacts. This gun has had no more than a box of rounds through it, clean as a pin!

11-02-2012, 07:26 AM	#33
Slowhand Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 37	Re: Ruger SR1911 It's not like I don't own another 1991 45 ACP that I can compare it to. Each has it's own fine points. But since I don't plan on buying another Kimber Custom Shop Super Carry Pro anytime soon ($$$$), the Ruger will do.

11-02-2012, 07:39 AM	#34
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,059	Re: Ruger SR1911 Not knocking the rugers, I am sure they are good guns, but for those of you who are having a hard time finding them I would take a close look at the S&W E-Series. I own 21 1911s and the new e series is one of the finest of them all and will out shoot most. I honestly never thought I would be saying that about a smith 1911 but they have stepped up their game. Attached Images __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

11-02-2012, 08:03 AM	#35
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,617	Re: Ruger SR1911 If anyone is still looking for one, PM me and Ill tell you who to contact. There are 5 left for 649.00. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

11-02-2012, 03:20 PM	#36
JUNKKING Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Just East of Pittsburgh PA Contributor Posts: 1,765	Re: Ruger SR1911 What is the price on the Smith E series compared to the Ruger? The only E series I have ever seen topped a grand. __________________ Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every now and again!

11-05-2012, 06:50 PM	#39
1911junkee V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 57	Re: Ruger SR1911 Installed a six inch barrel in my latest 1911. Too bad Ruger doesn't make a long slide version of the SR1911.

04-28-2013, 08:58 PM	#40
bamajvc V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 71	Re: Ruger SR1911 http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/st...1__?N=39632023 for you ruger fans saw this on academies website. I don't think it is worth 1400 but I got guns people don't think are worth what I paid for them so who am i to judge

05-16-2013, 08:36 PM	#42
lonewolf204 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Oklahoma Contributor Posts: 785	Re: Ruger SR1911 I picked up a new Ruger 1911 in OKC for 699 +tax yesterday. __________________ Fear is only a word in the mind of the weak! Last edited by lonewolf204; 05-16-2013 at 10:35 PM..

05-16-2013, 08:44 PM	#43
gvw3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago IL Area Contributor Posts: 3,248	Re: Ruger SR1911 My LGS has had them in stock for some time. They have the commander style also. I was going to pick one up but bought a shotgun instead. I don't know how well they shoot but my store also has the Remington is stock and the slide seems better on the Remington. THe Ruger is a better looking gun but that Remington is smooth. __________________ Criminals advocate stronger gun laws to foster a safer work environment. This limits their exposure to risk.