1911 Show-N-Tell

[88E30M50]

Just picked up my first 1911
Ruger SR1911
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it's mot a Kimber but I am still proud

Congrats on the new 1911. Not a thing in the world wrong with the Ruger! I don't own a Ruger 1911 yet, but it's only a matter of time before one follows me home.

 

[Tp222]

If you can't decide on wich one just get both

 

[Bfreak]

Congrats! That was my first 1911 as well and I love it. For the money, it's pretty sweet. I'm actually carrying it daily right now in a Galco Combat Master leather holster and have been enjoying it. I put on VZ Operator II's with the thumb scoop and really like them, even though they're VERY agressive. Hope you enjoy your SR1911 as much as I enjoy mine!

Thanks I have put over 200 down the pipe yesterday and very pleased with the feel

 

[Thegeek]

My first 1911.... starting off with a bang, eh?

 

[wtburnette]

My first 1911.... starting off with a bang, eh?
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Very nice! I want one of these one day myself

 

[stephen87]

Thanks to Beech Grove Firearms, I called yesterday and they had ONE of what I wanted in stock. Michelle knew and was kind enough to order me one even though I was too busy to call and ask. So this was meant to be. Springfield Armory Range Officer Compact in 9mm. Two reasons I went with this apecific model and caliber. First, it is almost EXACTLY the same size as my Glock 19. I find it to be the perfect size handgun for carry and concealing when needed. Secondly, I don't shoot .45 nor do I shoot 1911s. No need for me to buy a new type of gun in a different caliber. So for me, this is a range toy/back up carry gun for now. Hopefully, I like it enough to work it into the rotation. I already like to fondle it more than my Glock.

 

[wtburnette]

Reserved for pics when I get home tonight.

Thanks to Beech Grove Firearms, I called yesterday and they had ONE of what I wanted in stock. Michelle knew and was kind enough to order me one even though I was too busy to call and ask. So this was meant to be. Springfield Armory Range Officer Compact in 9mm. Two reasons I went with this apecific model and caliber. First, it is almost EXACTLY the same size as my Glock 19. I find it to be the perfect size handgun for carry and concealing when needed. Secondly, I don't shoot .45 nor do I shoot 1911s. No need for me to buy a new type of gun in a different caliber. So for me, this is a range toy/back up carry gun for now. Hopefully, I like it enough to work it into the rotation. I already like to fondle it more than my Glock.

Looking forward to pics!

 

[VERT]

Range Officer compact in 9mm you say! I love 9mm 1911s. I want a Springer. I like to carry my guns. Oh Crap!!!!!!

 

[stephen87]

Range Officer compact in 9mm you say! I love 9mm 1911s. I want a Springer. I like to carry my guns. Oh Crap!!!!!!

I like to carry my guns too, but with the limited experience with 1911s that I have, I need to get used to it first.

 

[stephen87]

 

[wtburnette]

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Very nice. Please let us know how it shoots. I'm interested in possibly picking one up.

 

[sadclownwp]

STI Spartan V 9mm 1911 freshly cerakoted in Magpul FDE and Graphite Black. Work was done by The Drakes Camo Customs. The action is definitely smoother now than it was. I love the way it turned out.

 

[wtburnette]

STI Spartan V 9mm 1911 freshly cerakoted in Magpul FDE and Graphite Black. Work was done by The Drakes Camo Customs. The action is definitely smoother now than it was. I love the way it turned out.

Very nice! I'm usually not a fan of STI's billboards, er, 1911's, but that turned out great looking

 

[AllenM]

I am just going to leave this here for right now until the sun comes out and i can get better pics

 

[wtburnette]

I am just going to leave this here for right now until the sun comes out and i can get better pics

Very nice. I'm not a fan of large roll marks like that, but otherwise that is one sexy beast! At least those roll marks are done in an elegant manner, even if they are a bit larger than I prefer.

 

[Ricnzak]

I am just going to leave this here for right now until the sun comes out and i can get better pics

That looks amazing. I love that trigger. It looks like it just floats there. I can't wait to see more of this beauty.

 

[DocIndy]

Those grips were a nice choice and match up well. I cant wait to run some rounds through it.....

I am just going to leave this here for right now until the sun comes out and i can get better pics

 

[wtburnette]

Those grips were a nice choice and match up well. I cant wait to run some rounds through it.....

I agree, are those the zebra colored grips? I have the black and grey operator II's on my Ruger SR1911 and love the look on a stainless gun

 

[AllenM]

This one has a pretty long back story. The gun belongs to DocIndy, I just have to have time and good pics to get it all together. It looks much better then these make it look

 

[wtburnette]

This one has a pretty long back story. The gun belongs to DocIndy, I just have to have time and good pics to get it all together. It looks much better then these make it look

That's unfair, since the pics look pretty awesome