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Offline Old Griz

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« on: March 05, 2005, 04:53:07 PM »
:cb2: I've never had a 1911. However, I have a terrific Glock 21, and I have been considering getting another .45. It's down to either a Springfield Mil-Spec 1911-A1, or a Ruger. The Springfield goes for $419 and the Rugers vary from $339 to $379. What are the pros and cons of these guns?


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« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2005, 11:33:52 PM »
1911s are beautiful and all other autos are ugly! enough said.
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« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2005, 11:38:31 PM »
I do not own one, if I ever do get a 1911 though, a SA will come into play as a choice.I have read nothing but good about these weapons.
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« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2005, 01:16:27 AM »
I have a Springfield Mil-Spec 1911-A1. I think it is a much better gun the the Ruger's. The only Ruger auto I will own is the .22's. I did own several of the P series, but I did not like them. You will be happy with the Springfield Mil-Spec 1911-A1.  :D Do a search on Springfields here and you will see the positive feedbacks about them.
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« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2005, 05:06:51 AM »
:cb2: Redhawk;

I have never had a P series Ruger, so what did you not like about them?
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« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2005, 07:21:24 AM »
I had a 45ACP,40S&W and a 9MM. The 45 and the 40 always stove piped and jammed. The 9mm functioned very well. What I did not like was how fat and bulky the grips are. They are big and bulky guns. I did however like the decocker on them and the double action.  :-)  My Springfield functions flawlessly and just feels right.  :-D
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« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2005, 10:51:31 AM »
I have a Ruger P95, 9 mm, P94, .40 cal., and a 345, .45 ACP. I can truthfully say I have never had a single malfunction of any kind with any of them. I only shoot factory ammo. Also have a couple of .22's. My Rugers are probably the only pistols I would never get rid of. Also have two of the SA GI Series, full size and commander size and like them both. The Ruger 345 has a totally different grip than the other P series and in my medium size hands feels great. Also comes with two magazines, stainless. My Commander size SA shoots great, but can be a little finicky about magazines. Won't hold the slide back on some of them. Full size works great with factory, Chip McCormick and military surplus. I wouldn't hesitate to buy either of them again.

If I had to take one straight fromthe box and rely on it without tinkering, I would choose the Ruger every time.

But what feels best to you and good shooting.
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« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2005, 10:58:06 AM »
I have a couple of Kimber CDP's that I dearly love. I also have a Sig that I like but it just ain't a 1911, so it is something less. I ain't prejudiced or nuthin :wink: ..........
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« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2005, 11:42:36 AM »
Old Griz:  I recommend the Springfield 1911A1.  It is a basic GI 45 and is an excellent platform for improvement with a widely available parts market.  It is also convertible to a wide range of other calibers.  It is a classic handgun.  It is very well made and mine is totally reliable.

I cannot say so for the Ruger.  It too is a very well made pistol but bulky.  It is not my choice.  

I think you will be very happy with the Springfield.  HTH.  Mikey.
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« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2005, 01:34:45 AM »
I have both and like them both.
Probably the edge in dependability goes to the ruger.
The ruger will probably accept more ammunition on the average.

The look and the feel of the 1911 are of course 'classic'.

I cast for them and shoot them both.
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