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76Highboy · 07-08-2012, 05:16 PM

I am soooo happy right now.

BlackEagle · 07-08-2012, 05:20 PM

You have every reason to be happy. Congratulations on a very nice addition. Give us a range report when you get a chance.

Airdale · 07-08-2012, 05:24 PM

WOW!

Nice score, congrats.

76Highboy · 07-08-2012, 05:37 PM

I will be punching paper with this next weekend and will have a range report for everyone.

My wife and I went out today in search for a G.I. Joe doll but did not find one. We decided to stop in at Sportsmans Warehouse. She went to look at the clothes and I naturally went to the gun counter. I leaned up at the counter and began eying the 1911's when my friend Jim (gun sales associate) says wanna see the new Ruger 1911? My eyes must have lit up because he went to the next case and pulled it out. Needless to say, I bought it.

Now, what I need are holster recommendations. I want it for CCW. Comfort and acessability is mandatory.

Any suggestions.

Thanks,
Jr

tjc357 · 07-08-2012, 06:05 PM

How is the slide fit to frame feel,I looked at one the other day at my local gun shop,and I have to say that I was not impressed.I took a hold of the slide and could move it a good bit side-to-side had a lot of play,the trigger rattled and was loose,had a lot of slop.Hope your's is good to go.

hstout1143 · 07-08-2012, 06:06 PM

Congratulations Highboy, Hope to see a range report on it soon, are you going to trick it out with some purple grips?

todd51 · 07-08-2012, 06:11 PM

Congrats Highboy, that is beautiful.

76Highboy · 07-08-2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tjc357

How is the slide fit to frame feel,I looked at one the other day at my local gun shop,and I have to say that I was not impressed.I took a hold of the slide and could move it a good bit side-to-side had a lot of play,the trigger rattled and was loose,had a lot of slop.Hope your's is good to go.

I checked the entire gun out before walking out with it. The slide has a tight fit and I must say it is as nice as any other factory slide that I have felt. The trigger does not rattle. Jim and I compared it to the Springfield 1911 TRP and the Ruger was just as nice in slide fit and trigger pull. I think the price tag on the TRP was around $1300.00, the Ruger was $699.99.

I still want to get a Springfield this next year.

Double D and JLA have gotten me addicted to the 1911. Thanks alot guys, your the best.

1LoneWolf75 · 07-08-2012, 06:18 PM

Congrats Highboy one beautiful '11. Have fun with it.

RunningOnMT · 07-08-2012, 06:27 PM

That sure is pretty. I hope it shoots as good as it looks. Congratulations Highboy.

tjc357 · 07-08-2012, 07:50 PM

Glad to hear it.Let us know how it shoots,I'm still looking for one myself,just that the one I looked at just wasn't well built.Keep us posted,have you looked at the Springfield Range Master?

76Highboy · 07-08-2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tjc357

Glad to hear it.Let us know how it shoots,I'm still looking for one myself,just that the one I looked at just wasn't well built.Keep us posted,have you looked at the Springfield Range Master?

Yes I have. The Springfield is on my list this next spring. I bought the Ruger because it is the first one I have seen and the quality is definately there. Thanks tjc357.

Big Chevy · 07-08-2012, 08:01 PM

Congrats, its a beauty!

76Highboy · 07-08-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by hstout1143

Congratulations Highboy, Hope to see a range report on it soon, are you going to trick it out with some purple grips?

Oh, that would be purdy.

glens67 · 07-09-2012, 02:12 AM

OOOOOH Wow, I could of had a Ruger....
That Ruger had my Finger Prints on it I was there Thursday. Did they still have the Ruger SR556LB? That is the one my son is after.

When I get confirmation on the Taurus Shipping. We can set up a shoot at The Gem County Range in Emmit

gunguy25 · 07-09-2012, 02:27 AM

Awesome, congrats its a beauty for sure. As for CCW holster just from my own personal experience Crossbreed supertuck is the most comfortable holster I own.

permafrost · 07-09-2012, 04:45 AM

Waaay to go, Highboy! Glad to see when you ain't funnin' ,you know how to get serious. And that's a seriously sweet weapon! All American to boot. I'm jealous! Can't wait for a range report.

Country101 · 07-09-2012, 05:17 AM

I think my holster will fit it just right. Send it on over and I will see how I like it.....

76Highboy · 07-09-2012, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by glens67

OOOOOH Wow, I could of had a Ruger....
That Ruger had my Finger Prints on it I was there Thursday. Did they still have the Ruger SR556LB? That is the one my son is after.

When I get confirmation on the Taurus Shipping. We can set up a shoot at The Gem County Range in Emmit

You read my mind. That will be fun.

76Highboy · 07-09-2012, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Country101

I think my holster will fit it just right. Send it on over and I will see how I like it.....

Hmmm, something fishy here.

76Highboy · 07-09-2012, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by gunguy25

Awesome, congrats its a beauty for sure. As for CCW holster just from my own personal experience Crossbreed supertuck is the most comfortable holster I own.

Thanks gunguy. I will check it out.

Zane71464 · 07-09-2012, 06:52 AM

That IS A beautiful 1911 Highboy....big congrats!

76Highboy · 07-09-2012, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Zane71464

That IS A beautiful 1911 Highboy....big congrats!

Thanks Big Zane. Have a good day bud.

hogger129 · 07-09-2012, 08:47 AM

Nice weapon. You'll have to let us know how it groups.

TheGunClinger · 07-09-2012, 02:28 PM

She's a real beauty for sure. Better than ice cream any day!

07-08-2012, 05:16 PM	#1
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,955	I got my new Ruger SR1911 today I am soooo happy right now. Attached Images --> Last edited by 76Highboy; 07-08-2012 at 06:22 PM.. Reason: Title change

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BlackEagle Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 3,163	Re: You guys get the Thin Mint ice cream, but all I got today was... You have every reason to be happy. Congratulations on a very nice addition. Give us a range report when you get a chance.

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Airdale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: N.W. Arkansas Contributor Posts: 750	Re: You guys get the Thin Mint ice cream, but all I got today was... WOW! Nice score, congrats.

07-08-2012, 05:37 PM	#4
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,955	Got my new Ruger SR1911 today I will be punching paper with this next weekend and will have a range report for everyone. My wife and I went out today in search for a G.I. Joe doll but did not find one. We decided to stop in at Sportsmans Warehouse. She went to look at the clothes and I naturally went to the gun counter. I leaned up at the counter and began eying the 1911's when my friend Jim (gun sales associate) says wanna see the new Ruger 1911? My eyes must have lit up because he went to the next case and pulled it out. Needless to say, I bought it. Now, what I need are holster recommendations. I want it for CCW. Comfort and acessability is mandatory. Any suggestions. Thanks, Jr Attached Images Last edited by 76Highboy; 07-08-2012 at 06:05 PM.. Reason: Title name change

07-08-2012, 06:05 PM	#5
tjc357 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: WhiteHouse TN. Posts: 4	Re: You guys get the Thin Mint ice cream, but all I got today was... How is the slide fit to frame feel,I looked at one the other day at my local gun shop,and I have to say that I was not impressed.I took a hold of the slide and could move it a good bit side-to-side had a lot of play,the trigger rattled and was loose,had a lot of slop.Hope your's is good to go.

07-08-2012, 06:06 PM	#6
hstout1143 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: California Contributor Posts: 1,737	Re: You guys get the Thin Mint ice cream, but all I got today was... Congratulations Highboy, Hope to see a range report on it soon, are you going to trick it out with some purple grips? __________________ 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

07-08-2012, 06:11 PM	#7
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,572	Re: You guys get the Thin Mint ice cream, but all I got today was... Congrats Highboy, that is beautiful. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

07-08-2012, 06:18 PM	#9
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07-08-2012, 06:27 PM	#10
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Re: You guys get the Thin Mint ice cream, but all I got today was... That sure is pretty. I hope it shoots as good as it looks. Congratulations Highboy. __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"

07-08-2012, 07:50 PM	#11
tjc357 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: WhiteHouse TN. Posts: 4	Re: You guys get the Thin Mint ice cream, but all I got today was... Glad to hear it.Let us know how it shoots,I'm still looking for one myself,just that the one I looked at just wasn't well built.Keep us posted,have you looked at the Springfield Range Master?

07-08-2012, 08:01 PM	#13
Big Chevy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 345	Re: You guys get the Thin Mint ice cream, but all I got today was... Congrats, its a beauty!

07-09-2012, 02:12 AM	#15
glens67 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Middleton, ID Contributor Posts: 951	Re: You guys get the Thin Mint ice cream, but all I got today was... OOOOOH Wow, I could of had a Ruger.... That Ruger had my Finger Prints on it I was there Thursday. Did they still have the Ruger SR556LB? That is the one my son is after. When I get confirmation on the Taurus Shipping. We can set up a shoot at The Gem County Range in Emmit __________________ The fish is rotting from the head down—all is not well at the top of the political hierarchy. "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein There is nothing more dangerous than a fanatic moron. Many problems we face today are there because people who work for a living are now outnumbered by those who vote for a living. Molon Labe μολὼν λαβέ A Deo victoria Glen

07-09-2012, 02:27 AM	#16
gunguy25 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN Contributor Posts: 883	Re: You guys get the Thin Mint ice cream, but all I got today was... Awesome, congrats its a beauty for sure. As for CCW holster just from my own personal experience Crossbreed supertuck is the most comfortable holster I own.

07-09-2012, 04:45 AM	#17
permafrost Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma, USA Contributor Posts: 1,771	Re: You guys get the Thin Mint ice cream, but all I got today was... Waaay to go, Highboy! Glad to see when you ain't funnin' ,you know how to get serious. And that's a seriously sweet weapon! All American to boot. I'm jealous! Can't wait for a range report. __________________ Stand and Fight

07-09-2012, 05:17 AM	#18
Country101 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dardanelle, AR Contributor Posts: 2,028	Re: You guys get the Thin Mint ice cream, but all I got today was... I think my holster will fit it just right. Send it on over and I will see how I like it..... __________________ Gainfully employed= shooting somebody elses bullets and getting paid for it Country101

07-09-2012, 06:52 AM	#22
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,350	Re: You guys get the Thin Mint ice cream, but all I got today was... That IS A beautiful 1911 Highboy....big congrats! __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

07-09-2012, 08:47 AM	#24
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07-09-2012, 02:28 PM	#25
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,382	Re: You guys get the Thin Mint ice cream, but all I got today was... She's a real beauty for sure. Better than ice cream any day! __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.