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Title: New Ruger Commander
Post by: jaybet on January 09, 2015, 07:57:03 AM
I'm liking the whole idea of this new Ruger lightweight Commander model BUT...
I'm done buying new model guns. Nothing that hasn't been out in the world for a few years for me.
Title: Re: New Ruger Commander
Post by: PegLeg45 on January 09, 2015, 11:12:02 AM
The LW Commander is something I've wanted for a while....along with a compact 1911.....but I'm like you, Jay......I like the looks of the Ruger, but I'll wait and see if there are any noted "bugs" in the thing.
Title: Re: New Ruger Commander
Post by: Timothy on January 09, 2015, 11:24:34 AM
I'd buy a blued version!
Title: Re: New Ruger Commander
Post by: Solus on January 09, 2015, 02:40:07 PM
Quote from: PegLeg45 on January 09, 2015, 11:12:02 AM
The LW Commander is something I've wanted for a while....along with a compact 1911.....but I'm like you, Jay......I like the looks of the Ruger, but I'll wait and see if there are any noted "bugs" in the thing.

No fun being on the "Bleeding Edge" of a new product, huh?
Title: Re: New Ruger Commander
Post by: tombogan03884 on January 09, 2015, 02:43:48 PM
Wait at least a year. I guarantee there will be issues with their fixtures and fine tuning the process.
BTDT
Title: Re: New Ruger Commander
Post by: ellis4538 on January 09, 2015, 05:23:19 PM
I have to wait!  Too many things ahead of it on my list....sighhhhhhh


Richard

PS:  Might have to wait and hope they bring it out in 9mm.
Title: Re: New Ruger Commander
Post by: PegLeg45 on January 09, 2015, 05:31:46 PM
Quote from: Solus on January 09, 2015, 02:40:07 PM
No fun being on the "Bleeding Edge" of a new product, huh?

Not the platform of the 1911 itself....JMB pretty much nailed that....there are companies out there making them today, off his original design, and they work......it's just Ruger's recent (last ten years?) need to put out products that might be slightly 'off'......

By trying to make something better, modern makers don't always hit the ball.
Title: Re: New Ruger Commander
Post by: Timothy on January 09, 2015, 06:08:52 PM
My Para LTC was flawless!  I miss it nearly as much as my rat mutt, Yorkie, Harley! 

I lost both to  life's struggle and look forward to the day I can replace the .45 and learn to love another K9!
Title: Re: New Ruger Commander
Post by: Big Frank on January 10, 2015, 01:59:23 PM
Quote from: Timothy on January 09, 2015, 11:24:34 AM
I'd buy a blued version!

Para USA has one if you can't wait until Ruger makes one and you'll probably save $100.
Title: Re: New Ruger Commander
Post by: Big Frank on January 17, 2015, 03:12:24 PM
Colt still makes a lightweight commander but I don't know how much it costs. I don't know which is the better gun between Colt and Ruger either. Opinions?
Title: Re: New Ruger Commander
Post by: Timothy on January 17, 2015, 05:08:16 PM
Quote from: jumbofrank on January 10, 2015, 01:59:23 PM
Para USA has one if you can't wait until Ruger makes one and you'll probably save $100.

I read some reviews that PARA was using more and more MIM parts.  Not sure if it's true or not.

Ruger has a two tone that I could live with but like others, I'll wait another year since I don't have the extra cash yet anyway...