I keep checking my SR9c for rust. If I find it I will flip shit, it was my first gun I bought for myself.
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Thinking of getting a 1911
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Spartan is probably a better 1911 maker, I didn't say that. You're still avoiding my question, so I guess I will avoid yours.
You said, "Ruger has QC issues, buy elsewhere" pretty much. I know I can search Google just fine. You brought it up, with no evidence, not me.
Sti is the manufacturer, spartan is the model... when I do a search for STI front sight broke off, one of the first links is for a Ruger
![[rofl]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/013.gif "ROFL [rofl]")
, none seem to be for STI guns..odd.You want evidence...go look at your own rusted gun. Odd thing is I have 3 STI in the white and they have zero rust, weird
Its a involved process that requires a sharpie, covering the lower lugs to see if the feet ride evenly on the pin,smoothly without bumping. making sure the upper lugs have enough engagement, but that the link pulls them far enough down to prevent peening. Hood clearance, etc Its all stuff you need to be aware of when fitting a barrel, but the knowledge allows you to spot a improperly built 1911
a quick check to see if the barrel beds correct and is not riding the link is to take the slide stop pin out of the notch, but leave the pin inserted in the hole. Hold the gun level. Push the barrel straight back, push it against the edge of a table, whatever. until it stops...will the slide stop pin rotate freely? Yes is good, bad means it will eventually break the link. It is a quick test you can do at the shop
Interesting.... Thanks for the tip.
Then go away, a responsible adult with help the ones that are here to inform them.
I currently only have two 1911's. One is a Gold Cup, the other is an S&W. I bought the S&W used from an NES member. Both guns usually get 'powder puff' loads using 185gr and 225gr cast bullets. Occasionally I'll run a box or two of factory hardball through them.
Neither gun has been modified or tuned, other than what was done by the factory. Both guns feed and function reliably...very reliably. I consider myself lucky, because with the light loads I'm using I expected problems from the S&W. The recoil spring on it is noticeably heavier than on the Colt. Neither gun has bobbled. I'm impressed by the inherent accuracy of the S&W. I expected the Colt to be accurate, it was built and sold as a target gun, but the S&W can hold it's own in the accuracy department, which really surprised me. My ability is the limiting factor with either gun.
I can't speak to the other brands mentioned so far, but if my S&W is representative of what is leaving the Springfield factory I don't think you can go wrong with one. Best wishes in whatever choice you make.
Supermoto, what's your opinion on SA 1911s. I'm currently looking at the Range Officer and Mil-spec A1 in stainless. Thanks.
Sorry you are stupid and cheap.
jaypap
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I have a Kimber Custom Target I bought back when they were available in Mass. the best $600.00 I ever spent on a gun.
This was when they first came out maybe they were better then. Mine is reliable and a tack driver.
I also have a S&W Commander size that functions fine but the Kimber is more accurate and has a better factory trigger.
Everyone who shoots the Kimber asks who did the trigger, but it is the way it came.
This was when they first came out maybe they were better then. Mine is reliable and a tack driver.
I also have a S&W Commander size that functions fine but the Kimber is more accurate and has a better factory trigger.
Everyone who shoots the Kimber asks who did the trigger, but it is the way it came.
SA are pretty good, like have there ups and downs as all mass producers do. I don't know much about the RO or A1. Have only seen 1 RO in action and didn't get to shoot it. It ran, looked OK.
I have never seen a milspec, but have heard they have a 2 piece barrel, if that is the case, I would pass on it
If I went with a new Sig, how much does a new P220 go for ball park?
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You can also likely find a Used Colt in MA for he price. I have two 1911's - Colt Government Model O in 38 super and a Wilson Combat CQB Elite in 9 mm. Love them both very dearly.
Plus 1. Sweet 1911!!
ntomsw
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I'll never own a S&W 1911 because of those ugly external extractors. That's a deal breaker for me.
I can't, there is no rust on it.![[thinking]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/010.gif "Thinking [thinking]")
Not on either one actually.
No one is doubting Ruger having QC issues on certain models. I wanted proof, which you still have yet to show me. That's odd.
I also know nothing about STi or Spartan, so excuse me for not knowing every little thing, about every gun on the market today.
You know more about guns I'm sure, you probably shoot more rounds through them in 1 year, then I will in my entire life. We can agree on that. When you make a statement though, at least back it up with proof. I still have yet to see 1 link about all of these QC issues that Ruger has, or that you speak so much about.
Some people here like Sig, or S&W, or STi, or Ruger. EVERY gun manufacturer out there will have a problem here or there at some point while they are in business. That's a fact. Not just bargain basement gun manufacturers have QC issues.
I stand by what I said to the OP. If you want a 1911 under $1k, get the SR1911, Remington, etc.
Sti is the manufacturer, spartan is the model... when I do a search for STI front sight broke off, one of the first links is for a Ruger
You want evidence...go look at your own rusted gun. Odd thing is I have 3 STI in the white and they have zero rust, weird
I can't, there is no rust on it.
Not on either one actually.No one is doubting Ruger having QC issues on certain models. I wanted proof, which you still have yet to show me. That's odd.
I also know nothing about STi or Spartan, so excuse me for not knowing every little thing, about every gun on the market today.
You know more about guns I'm sure, you probably shoot more rounds through them in 1 year, then I will in my entire life. We can agree on that. When you make a statement though, at least back it up with proof. I still have yet to see 1 link about all of these QC issues that Ruger has, or that you speak so much about.
Some people here like Sig, or S&W, or STi, or Ruger. EVERY gun manufacturer out there will have a problem here or there at some point while they are in business. That's a fact. Not just bargain basement gun manufacturers have QC issues.
I stand by what I said to the OP. If you want a 1911 under $1k, get the SR1911, Remington, etc.
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Group buy on a 1911?
ntomsw
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I tried. Way too much of a headache.
I just got a Remington R1 and I love it. The first time I went to the range with it I was more accurate than with my Sig P226. The grip is perfect for me, the action is smooth. It looks great and handles better.
If you weren't in MA, I'd say Kimber... but since you are in MA....
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Kimber is shite. Lots of better 1911's out there...
Lone Wolf McQuade
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Picked up a Remington R1 last week. On Friday it was my first change to get to my range and put 75 rounds down the pipe with zero problems. Not a 1911 expert but very happy with my purchase at a good price from ODS in S. Yarmouth.
I also vote for the R1 enhanced. I have that and a sig scorpion, which I like more, but I honestly think the r1 outshoots the sig right now. I think the scorpion is higher quality, and I like having the rail, but for the money you're looking to spend I think the R1 would be a really good start. It's a little lighter and doesn't recoil as hard surprisingly. And it's easier to find a holster for :/
My brain is going in a million directions. My father in law has a Ruger SR1911 (was 725 cash) at a shop down the Cape and he said he likes it. Only about 3, maybe 4 months old. I'm gonna go meet up with him and put some rounds down range and see how it is.
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I can't, there is no rust on it.
Because you had to send it back, don't pretend it is not an issue you've had.
ntomsw
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I said in this thread I have had issues with it. Not anymore though.
So I was looking for some links that you so badly want. But I found this was a lot more interesting.....You said you were the only one with rust issue here (page 2), but we know that isn't true from your own thread about rust. You say here (page 2) that the rust could be your fault, but in that thread you say it has to be the gun. Page 1 Remington is junk, but then you recommend it on page two.
Have you thought about being a politician?
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