Questions about the RUGER SR1911

[DaveTN]

I am impressed with what I have read about this firearm and think I will give it a try. I have not seen or held one.

I like the fact that they are 100% American Made.

I see in the articles that they use MIM parts, but they don’t say what they are. Anyone know what they are or if there are any in the FCG?

Anyone done a side by side comparison on accuracy with an S&W or Kimber with the same barrel length?

Are they a “standard†1911 profile? Meaning will they fit holsters for other 5†1911’s?

Buds sells them for $749 new, but they are out right now. If any of our forum dealers have one let me know.

Any comments on this weapon are appreciated.

[SonnyCrockett]

i have one, and it shoots great most 1911s under a grand have some MIM in them,some more than others

and the Ruger is no different but I paid 650 bucks for mine and it will never leave my possession (Buds is the last place I shop)

but check out some local shops,they are popping up

[Oh Shoot]

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Buds sells them for $749 new, but they are out right now. If any of our forum dealers have one let me know.

This place that Erik found claims to have them, $719 w/ free shipping.

http://www.sportsman...2.cfm/ID/104507

previous thread:

- OS

Edited September 29, 2012 by OhShoot

[gnmwilliams]

I have shot some high end 1911s over the years and while some may have a better trigger and be fitted a little tighter, my SR1911 is one heck of a pistol for the $650 I paid for it. The trigger has broken in nicely but I still may have it reworked once I'm able to get more time to shoot. It' s more accurate than I'm able to make it but I can bounce around golf balls at the range with it so no complaints about accuracy from me. Yes it will fit any accessories that advertise 5" 1911. I will probably add an ambi safety and some night sights on it when I get the chance. That's all I'd really say I'd change on it.

Oh and I used to buy from Buds all the time but here lately their prices haven't been competitive and they've grown so much their customer service has started to slip. Check out the folks at Joebob Outfiiter if youre looking online. Just got my xds from them and had great results.

Edited September 30, 2012 by gnmwilliams

[LCPfraTN]

As far as dealer availability goes, I picked one up from Guns & Ammo in Memphis a few weeks ago for $679 cash out the door. They said they had just received about a dozen in stock, so they are finally starting to become more available. I didn't wait since they have been unobtanium around here for quite a while, and Guns & Ammo really had them priced right. I'll let others with more range time with one, etc. reflect on their merits, but I've read mostly great things about them, especially when the price is considered. I still want an RIA mil-spec1911 just because they are also highly regarded for the money, but the SR1911 was higher on my want list, so it came first.

[Dolomite_supafly]

You would be surprized how many high end guns have MIM parts now. As long as the MIM parts are made with quality in mind they are fine.

With that being said I replace all the MIM parts with forged parts.

Dolomite

[mikegideon]

You would be surprized how many high end guns have MIM parts now. As long as the MIM parts are made with quality in mind they are fine.

With that being said I replace all the MIM parts with forged parts.

Dolomite

I plan to do the same at some point. One of these days I'll hit you up for a list.

[Oh Shoot]

You would be surprized how many high end guns have MIM parts now. As long as the MIM parts are made with quality in mind they are fine...

It's ironic that in the knife world nowadays, high end is all about steels like CPM S30V and higher, which are powder made or sintered steels. But some of those same folks diss MIM tech in their guns, which is essentially similar process.

- OS

[DaveTN]

It's ironic that in the knife world nowadays, high end is all about steels like CPM S30V and higher, which are powder made or sintered steels. But some of those same folks diss MIM tech in their guns, which is essentially similar process.

- OS

There is nothing remotely close to being the same in Crucible Particle Metallurgy and Metal Injection Molding. CPM S30V is a tough Tool Steel than can be heat treated into the 60 range and competes with D2 for toughness. MIM is nothing close to that application.

I diss MIM technology in my guns because I know machining and metallurgy.

[Oh Shoot]

There is nothing remotely close to being the same in Crucible Particle Metallurgy and Metal Injection Molding. CPM S30V is a tough Tool Steel than can be heat treated into the 60 range and competes with D2 for toughness. MIM is nothing close to that application.

I diss MIM technology in my guns because I know machining and metallurgy.

They are both made from powdered steel. CPM is simply one patented sintering or crucible process for making solid steel alloys from what starts as powdered metal, just like MIM.

Of course, hardness and tempering are different, because they are for different purposes. S30v would suck as a gun steel, just about anywhere it could be used in one. Hell, it sucks as a knife steel, if hard use, flexibility, and easy resharpening are concerned, as with "survival knives", where tool steel indeed shines.

And btw, "tool steel" classification is conventionally made steel, is not a sintered (powedered/crucible) process.

- OS

Edited September 30, 2012 by OhShoot

[DaveTN]

As far as dealer availability goes, I picked one up from Guns & Ammo in Memphis a few weeks ago for $679 cash out the door. They said they had just received about a dozen in stock, so they are finally starting to become more available.

That’s a good deal, maybe I’ll check this week and see if I can find a deal like that locally.

[mikegideon]

There is nothing remotely close to being the same in Crucible Particle Metallurgy and Metal Injection Molding. CPM S30V is a tough Tool Steel than can be heat treated into the 60 range and competes with D2 for toughness. MIM is nothing close to that application.

I diss MIM technology in my guns because I know machining and metallurgy.

You also like a decent price. I'm pretty convinced that Gordon picked the right path, at least for a very reliable 1911 that won't break the bank. Since I'm not a metal guy, I may get a smith to fit the parts. My top end is done already. Next phase is the FCG (I assume). I have the same brand as Gordon, so I'll follow his formula if he's willing to share. Mine isn't a Ruger.

[Dolomite_supafly]

Which Gordon you talking about? Me or someone else?

I like my 1911 a lot. Over 3,000 trouble free rounds through it now.

Dolomite

[mikegideon]

I only know one Gordon that's still kickin' .

[DaveTN]

You also like a decent price.

I like a fair price; and I usually find one.

I picked up one today at Nashville Armory’s Open House. I could have bought it in the Boro and paid $110 more; but that didn’t seem like the smart thing to do.

[R1100R]

I got to handle one at the LGS. It rattled worse than a baby's rattle. It was used with supposedly 200 round through it. I might look at one again someday.

I went with a longslide Springfield

[SonnyCrockett]

You would be surprized how many high end guns have MIM parts now. As long as the MIM parts are made with quality in mind they are fine.

With that being said I replace all the MIM parts with forged parts.

Dolomite

MIM wears out,plain and simple that being said

If its used sparingly in the right places it will live...There are brands that use

MIM everywhere and well,they wear out - I wont mention names (KELTEC)

[Oh Shoot]

MIM wears out,plain and simple that being said...

I would say the longevity largely depends on the alloy. MIM is a process, depends on nature of the steel powder compound, and the quality of the rest of the molding process too of course. A void would generally make the part fail no matter what it's made of. There have been voids in some very high end knife sintered steel knife blades, too, when the process got out of spec.

Material specs and tolerances and quality control are everything for any kind of process. And no, one shouldn't expect the same level of MIM quality from Kel-Tec as from numerous others who use it. Of course, you're not paying to get it in the first place. There's a reason KT says all their guns have a 6,000 round life expectancy. That's actually pretty good for their mouseguns (though I'd say overly optimistic), but not so confidence inspiring at all for their rifles.

- OS

Edited September 30, 2012 by OhShoot

[Geno]

According to M1911.ORG : http://ezine.m1911.o...thread.php?t=91

Ruger SR1911 MIM Parts Count

The sear, disconnector, hammer, slide stop, safety, grip safety, mainspring housing, front sight and rear sight are MIM.

Accuracy is much better than I can use.

Fits any 1911 Government holster

Edited October 6, 2012 by Geno