Brothers, I have seen the LIGHT!! Please forgive me...

[Scott in Houston]

Brothers, I have seen the LIGHT!! Please forgive me...

for never having owned a 1911 until TODAY.

I ordered a Ruger SR1911, and it arrived today.

WOW. I LOOOOOOVE this gun.

It's my first 1911 and I'm officially ON the bandwagon. I am already thinking about what my next one might be. Wow.

I picked it up today, took home and cleaned, then found out there was still time to shoot, so I hit the local range.

To preface, I'm a Glock guy. I have 4 Glocks (my only handguns besides a little Taurus TCP 380 that I never use, and a Beretta P96 that I also never shoot, ever). I shoot IDPA occasionally with my Glocks, and have always seen the 1911 guys shoot and wondered how it would be, but never thought I'd want to carry a 1911.

OK... I've seen the light!! I'm now wanting a good carry holster. I love this gun.

I went through 200 rounds with zero issues. It fired every time, and when I didn't mess up, it shot perfectly accurate. I'll post target pictures below. I have a little flinching issue occasionally. I guess it's getting used to the .45 ACP. It doesn't really kick much, but I constantly battle the occasional 'anticipation flinch'. (I'd consider myself only an average shooter anyway)

So, I'll start with the target pictures first. The B27 target was at 10 yards, and the "star" target is at 15 yards.

(excuse the quality of pics... iPhone pics are all I have right now)
also, the orientation may be off... sorry.





Now for pics of the new gun. Taken at the range also w/ my iPhone. When I get time, I'll take nice pics with a real camera...

[jocat54]

Congrats! Nice gun and good shooting.
BTW, those are pretty darn good pictures for a phone.

[Oldgringo]

Congrats! It sure is shinier than either my Kimber Compact Targett II or my SA 1911 Compact every day carry eargesplitten loudenboomer.

[A-R]

nice ... I too recently picked up my first 1911, a Springfield loaded that I promptly sold when an STI Spartan came available ... so far I love the Spartan (Springfield was good too, just didn't like the old-style staked front sight on this older model, preferring dovetailed fiber optic sight on STI).

So I've basically now owned the other two closest competitors to your new Ruger. If I could've found a Ruger I probably would've preferred it, but I'm happy for now with my STI (until a stainless Colt Commander comes around for under $700 )

I'm not quite as awe-struck, because I've fired various 1911s and knew I really liked the platform even before owning one. It truly is a pistol that everyone should own at least one.

I'm working on a home made IWB kydex/leather hybrid holster for my gun. But not sure how much I'll carry it right away (want to do a lot of training to ensure muscle memory of disengaging that thumb safety, plus probably shoot a few IDPA matches with it to work out the kinks, before I'd be comfortable carrying it). For now, I'd like to find a way to attach a tac light so I can use it for one of my home defense pistols ... been looking at one of these and considering ... http://www.trgear.com/osc/eshop/product ... cts_id/216" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[PBratton]

Congrats!!!

You are now officially infected with 1911itis. It's a lifelong affliction.

Check out Garret Industries Silent Thunder - http://garrettindustries.mybigcommerce. ... -holsters/

I use it as my primary holster.

[Beiruty]

How much you paid for you 1911?

[jtran987]

in the market section of the forum i have a milt spark summer special 2 for sale, one of the best holster you can get

[Jumping Frog]

I am glad Vance's came through for you. I've bought from them 4 or 5 times and never been disappointed.

[Scott in Houston]

How much you paid for you 1911?

It was $699 plus FFL fee.

I am glad Vance's came through for you. I've bought from them 4 or 5 times and never been disappointed.

Thanks again for the tip. They were the only place online or Housto or Austin who had a SR1911 left.
They were great to deal with too.

[Scott in Houston]

in the market section of the forum i have a milt spark summer special 2 for sale, one of the best holster you can get

Thanks! I need to do some homework before I buy a holster. I won't carry until I've trained more with it anyway.

Congrats!!!

You are now officially infected with 1911itis. It's a lifelong affliction.

Check out Garret Industries Silent Thunder - http://garrettindustries.mybigcommerce. ... -holsters/

I use it as my primary holster.

Nice! Thanks. That's now part of my homework.

[AEA]

Welcome to the LIGHT!

[Beiruty]

At this price, I may get one for myself. Again the Safe will find a new resident.

[Scott in Houston]

nice ... I too recently picked up my first 1911, a Springfield loaded that I promptly sold when an STI Spartan came available ... so far I love the Spartan (Springfield was good too, just didn't like the old-style staked front sight on this older model, preferring dovetailed fiber optic sight on STI).

So I've basically now owned the other two closest competitors to your new Ruger. If I could've found a Ruger I probably would've preferred it, but I'm happy for now with my STI (until a stainless Colt Commander comes around for under $700 )

I'm not quite as awe-struck, because I've fired various 1911s and knew I really liked the platform even before owning one. It truly is a pistol that everyone should own at least one.

I'm working on a home made IWB kydex/leather hybrid holster for my gun. But not sure how much I'll carry it right away (want to do a lot of training to ensure muscle memory of disengaging that thumb safety, plus probably shoot a few IDPA matches with it to work out the kinks, before I'd be comfortable carrying it). For now, I'd like to find a way to attach a tac light so I can use it for one of my home defense pistols ... been looking at one of these and considering ... http://www.trgear.com/osc/eshop/product ... cts_id/216" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Very cool. I'm in agreement on training. I've been shooting Glocks so much that under pressure I'd almost certainly forget to trip the safety.

[Scott in Houston]

At this price, I may get one for myself. Again the Safe will find a new resident.

Act fast. They are almost impossible to find. I got it at Vance's thanks to Bob. Not sure if they have anymore but they may.

[OldCannon]

nice ... I too recently picked up my first 1911, a Springfield loaded that I promptly sold when an STI Spartan came available ... so far I love the Spartan (Springfield was good too, just didn't like the old-style staked front sight on this older model, preferring dovetailed fiber optic sight on STI).

I own an STI Spartan myself. For a $650-ish 1911, it shoots like a $2000 1911. It's amazing. Not bashing other pistols, but I will say it's impossible to have buyer's remorse with an STI Spartan.