The elusive SR1911

[RapidRoy]

Well after quite some time of wanting to get a Ruger SR1911, today's the day. Put my name on the list for one in December and I was number 6. Imagine my surprise when I got a call Monday that it was in. Looking forward to going to the range after I prep it. I've seen some of the grease that is in new guns and will clean it first. And I paid $599 for it.

[IronBuddha]

Looks like you hit the jackpot! Fast response and a good price! My cousin just bought his a few months ago for $800! He took it out of the box, gave it a cleaning and we shot about 400 rounds through it. Shoots very accurate and not a single issue at all. This gun is definitely on my wish list! Congrats!

[sigarms229]

Nice score. Sometimes waiting is worth it.

I saw a pair of fullsize SR1911's a few months ago, NIB for $589 each (cash price, credit was $30 more). I already had one but I've regretted not buying a second ever since......

Then 2 days ago I happened to find the elusive SR1911 Commander for $699. I plunked down a deposit on it and I'm picking it up in a few hours. Will post a new thread with pics and range report.

[TXDMERC73]

Wow! Great deal , I'm insanely jealous! I love ruger handguns.

[Ronin]

My wife and I were at our LGS buying her an M&P Shield the other night and there was a guy there going on to his friend about how he (his friend) should avoid Ruger 1911s because they don't know anything about 1911s and what he wanted was a Remington R1 or a Les Baer... My wife and I looked at each other and then at the guys behind the counter and we all just rolled our eyes and shook our heads.

[harold63]

should avoid Ruger 1911s because they don't know anything about 1911s and what he wanted was a Remington R1

Yea, people tend to say things like that when they have a two digit IQ. Put a BTGS on the R1 and it's the same gun as the SR, which isn't the point. Might as well say Ford doesn't know anything about a hybrid.

[RapidRoy]

Nice score. Sometimes waiting is worth it.

I saw a pair of fullsize SR1911's a few months ago, NIB for $589 each (cash price, credit was $30 more). I already had one but I've regretted not buying a second ever since......

Then 2 days ago I happened to find the elusive SR1911 Commander for $699. I plunked down a deposit on it and I'm picking it up in a few hours. Will post a new thread with pics and range report.

Congratulations on finding the Commander. They're really tough to find. Hoping to hit the range next Friday weather permitting. Enjoy!

[9_shooter21]

congrats on the sr1911 and welcome to the club.

[pacpiper]

Just had my SR1911 out yesterday.

My vietnam vet friend basically hogged it the whole time and reminisced about carrying a 1911 and never really thought much of it until I let him shoot it a few months ago. He's hooked.

He is actually looking for the commander version so he's in for a wait.

My 1911 locks up tight, has never misfed factory or my many different reloads, and shoots better than my abilities.

[Jhaydeno]

...Then 2 days ago I happened to find the elusive SR1911 Commander for $699. I plunked down a deposit on it and I'm picking it up in a few hours. Will post a new thread with pics and range report.

If you don't mind me asking, where in Central PA did you find a commander?!?! I travel Lanc, York & Adams for my job and have hit every shop I can over the last 6 months, all to no a avail. Most guys just sort of chuckle and reply, "good luck"!