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jacksonco · 06-01-2012, 11:04 PM

I cant speak for the Rugers, no experience with them, but the Remington is one fine shoooter. At least the Enhanced model that I have is. I cant speak for the base model. The Remingtons are also fair priced.

76Highboy · 06-02-2012, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jacksonco

I cant speak for the Rugers, no experience with them, but the Remington is one fine shoooter. At least the Enhanced model that I have is. I cant speak for the base model. The Remingtons are also fair priced.

Thanks jackson.

bobski · 06-02-2012, 11:47 AM

arent their enough old pre 70 1911's out ther to make a wiser choice overall?

25yretcoastie · 06-02-2012, 04:09 PM

Was looking at our new spiffy gun store ( too nice to be called gun shop) yesterday and spent a lot of time looking at their wide selection of 1911's Almost every one was way over the $749.95 MSRP of the Ruger SR 1911's. As I have been wanting the Ruger but have been told that the Rem's some of the Sig's and Turas cost less and are better choices. The prices on all of those was at least $100.00 more and even the less expensive Phi inports or equal money than the Ruger prices. Am I missing something, has there been a major price increase across the board or what? I hope that Jim, Dan, and the others a lot smarter than I am will comment on this .

Steve

Double D · 06-02-2012, 05:44 PM

Sounds like your in a high dollar gun shop. I would shop around. When I was selling the STI spartans, I was getting 635.00 shipped. The remington R-1 should be around 599.00. The citadel should be right around the 500 dollar range. Rock islands can be had for 400.00

76Highboy · 06-02-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 25yretcoastie

Was looking at our new spiffy gun store ( too nice to be called gun shop) yesterday and spent a lot of time looking at their wide selection of 1911's Almost every one was way over the $749.95 MSRP of the Ruger SR 1911's. As I have been wanting the Ruger but have been told that the Rem's some of the Sig's and Turas cost less and are better choices. The prices on all of those was at least $100.00 more and even the less expensive Phi inports or equal money than the Ruger prices. Am I missing something, has there been a major price increase across the board or what? I hope that Jim, Dan, and the others a lot smarter than I am will comment on this .

Steve

Steve, I have narrowed it down to STI, and Taurus. I am a Ruger fanatic but I have to admit there are better deals out there than just the Ruger. Also, this may sound weird (as many of you already figured out, I am totally weird) but I prefer a blued 1911. I don't like the shiny purdy look. That is not to say that I would not own one in stainless, but me preference is a blued pistol. That is just the weirdness in me I guess.

25yretcoastie · 06-02-2012, 05:52 PM

Thanks Guys,

As much as I hate to looks like for a good deal I might have to do the online thing.

Double D · 06-02-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 76Highboy

Steve, I have narrowed it down to STI, and Taurus. I am a Ruger fanatic but I have to admit there are better deals out there than just the Ruger. Also, this may sound weird (as many of you already figured out, I am totally weird) but I prefer a blued 1911. I don't like the shiny purdy look. That is not to say that I would not own one in stainless, but me preference is a blued pistol. That is just the weirdness in me I guess.

Nothing wrong with that jim, I happen to like both.

76Highboy · 06-02-2012, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Nothing wrong with that jim, I happen to like both.

Ya, I am glad you got me to look at the STI. I was impressed with how Bobitis was treated with the response from Taurus about the damage on his pistol so I feel like they are reputable. As for the STI, that is a fine pistol IMO. I know I will end up with both.

JLA · 06-03-2012, 09:06 AM

Jim, the hardcore blued steel guys call it sissy stainless. I prefer a blued look on the outside and stainless internals.

JLA · 06-03-2012, 09:07 AM

The only stainless steel handgun i own is my wifes CZ-83

JUNKKING · 06-03-2012, 11:58 AM

The 2 1911s I have are both stainless. The sig has an XO finish that I totally hate. I got the gun used and it already had the scratches from the slide stop not being put back in correctly. It also seems to scratch easily but they are liek scratches you can make with your fingernail then wipe off. the gun itself functions great but I would love to have this gun coated black someday. I dont know what the cose would be as I know I couldnt do it myself and being out of work for 15 months doesnt make it seem like its going to happen any time soon. The ruger sr1911 has a stainless finish that I can live with because I bought it new.

JLA · 06-03-2012, 12:22 PM

sounds like your sig needs a Graphite Cerakote job Dale.

hstout1143 · 06-03-2012, 01:42 PM

I've got a few Colt's and they shoot great and I have a friend that has a Kimber and a Rock Island Armory and they both shoot anything you put in them and accurately. So I say get what ever feels right in your hand and "YOU" want.

25yretcoastie · 06-03-2012, 02:33 PM

So what price range are we talking about Ruger SR 1911 around $750.00, Where do the STI's Sigs and Taurus's come in?

76Highboy · 06-03-2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 25yretcoastie

So what price range are we talking about Ruger SR 1911 around $750.00, Where do the STI's Sigs and Taurus's come in?

I think taurus is cheaper than the Ruger, and STI is around $750.00.

06-01-2012, 11:04 PM	#26
jacksonco Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jackson County West Virginia Posts: 2,237	Re: 1911's I cant speak for the Rugers, no experience with them, but the Remington is one fine shoooter. At least the Enhanced model that I have is. I cant speak for the base model. The Remingtons are also fair priced.

06-02-2012, 11:47 AM	#28
bobski Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: va., conn., & mo. Posts: 948	Re: 1911's arent their enough old pre 70 1911's out ther to make a wiser choice overall?

06-02-2012, 04:09 PM	#29
25yretcoastie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fort Pierce Fl Posts: 556	Re: 1911's Was looking at our new spiffy gun store ( too nice to be called gun shop) yesterday and spent a lot of time looking at their wide selection of 1911's Almost every one was way over the $749.95 MSRP of the Ruger SR 1911's. As I have been wanting the Ruger but have been told that the Rem's some of the Sig's and Turas cost less and are better choices. The prices on all of those was at least $100.00 more and even the less expensive Phi inports or equal money than the Ruger prices. Am I missing something, has there been a major price increase across the board or what? I hope that Jim, Dan, and the others a lot smarter than I am will comment on this . Steve

06-02-2012, 05:44 PM	#30
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,089	Re: 1911's Sounds like your in a high dollar gun shop. I would shop around. When I was selling the STI spartans, I was getting 635.00 shipped. The remington R-1 should be around 599.00. The citadel should be right around the 500 dollar range. Rock islands can be had for 400.00 __________________ 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. Last edited by Double D; 06-02-2012 at 05:47 PM..

06-02-2012, 05:52 PM	#32
25yretcoastie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fort Pierce Fl Posts: 556	Re: 1911's Thanks Guys, As much as I hate to looks like for a good deal I might have to do the online thing.

06-03-2012, 09:06 AM	#35
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,328	Re: 1911's Jim, the hardcore blued steel guys call it sissy stainless. I prefer a blued look on the outside and stainless internals. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

06-03-2012, 09:07 AM	#36
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,328	Re: 1911's The only stainless steel handgun i own is my wifes CZ-83 __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

06-03-2012, 11:58 AM	#37
JUNKKING Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Just East of Pittsburgh PA Contributor Posts: 1,784	Re: 1911's The 2 1911s I have are both stainless. The sig has an XO finish that I totally hate. I got the gun used and it already had the scratches from the slide stop not being put back in correctly. It also seems to scratch easily but they are liek scratches you can make with your fingernail then wipe off. the gun itself functions great but I would love to have this gun coated black someday. I dont know what the cose would be as I know I couldnt do it myself and being out of work for 15 months doesnt make it seem like its going to happen any time soon. The ruger sr1911 has a stainless finish that I can live with because I bought it new. __________________ Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every now and again!

06-03-2012, 12:22 PM	#38
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,328	Re: 1911's sounds like your sig needs a Graphite Cerakote job Dale. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

06-03-2012, 01:42 PM	#39
hstout1143 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: California Contributor Posts: 1,747	Re: 1911's I've got a few Colt's and they shoot great and I have a friend that has a Kimber and a Rock Island Armory and they both shoot anything you put in them and accurately. So I say get what ever feels right in your hand and "YOU" want. __________________ NRA Life Member Kids that hunt and fish don't mug old ladies. "Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives." - Ronald Reagan "Deo Duce, Ferro Comitante", With God as my leader and my sword as my companion Last edited by hstout1143; 06-03-2012 at 01:57 PM..

06-03-2012, 02:33 PM	#40
25yretcoastie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fort Pierce Fl Posts: 556	Re: 1911's So what price range are we talking about Ruger SR 1911 around $750.00, Where do the STI's Sigs and Taurus's come in?