A Ruger 1911 at last....

[bafsu92]

Michael mentioned that 8 round mags were not has reliable as 7 round mags. I'm not going to argue with him but I have 10 round mags from Chip McCormick that were dropped, repeatedly, in the dirt this weekend at Area 6 (USPSA) and I did not have any problems whatsoever. I guess it is all in the eye of the beholder....And I like the idea that the gun is made from materials and is assembled here in America; but I would caution against any mild nationalism about where other guns are made.

As far as the gun itself it looks like it is a solid offering from Ruger. I am wondering about the "special Novak sights" though. Does this mean that we HAVE to buy the sights from Ruger if we want something different than what is offered on the gun? I look forward to seeing an expansion to this product line too. Good on Ruger!

10 round mags are a different story since they're longer. The 8 round mags use a modified follower for the +1 capacity, not magazine body length. Some 8 rounders are much better than others and run at or near 100% but none are as tried an true as 7 rounders. That being said I run almost all 8 rounders, either Wilson 47D or ACT's.

[bafsu92]

Ask away, kids...what can I tell you??

Michael B

Are any models going to offer a checkered frontstrap? Are all models going to be stainless, any possible coatings over teh stainless from the factory?

[Michael Bane]

Bullet points:

- Series 70, not Series 80
- No Swartz safety system
- Titanium firing pin & heavy firing pin spring
- Plunger tube cast into the frame
- Novak sights
- Barrel & bushing from the same bar stock
- Both 7 & 8 round mags included
- Adjustable trigger
- Ruger-made small parts

Can you believe I kept a secret this long?!?!?!?!

Michael B

[Michael Bane]

My understanding is that there will be a number of additional models...I would imagine checkering wold be high on the let. OTOH I wouldn't hold my breath on finishes over the stainless...although flat dark earth is cool...

mb

[MikeBjerum]

As long as we have the old wise MB lurking here I'm going to try and clear something in my mind:

Is the Swartz safety a firing pin block similar to the Series 80 except it is disengaged by the grip safety rather than the trigger 

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[fullautovalmet76]

10 round mags are a different story since they're longer. The 8 round mags use a modified follower for the +1 capacity, not magazine body length. Some 8 rounders are much better than others and run at or near 100% but none are as tried an true as 7 rounders. That being said I run almost all 8 rounders, either Wilson 47D or ACT's.

So an 8 round mag is sort of like a "trick" 7 round mag, right? Your explanation makes sense. Thanks!

[CJS3]

My understanding is that there will be a number of additional models...I would imagine checkering wold be high on the let. OTOH I wouldn't hold my breath on finishes over the stainless...although flat dark earth is cool...

mb

A blued (not parkerized) model with nice wood or Ivory grips would be a nice model option.

[Michael Bane]

Yeppers...my understanding is that the grip safety disengages the firing pin safety. The problem is that typically the grip safety requires a disproportionate amount of pressure to release the firing pun. Makes the guns a real bitch for people with no so much meat between the thumb and the forefinger. My S&W lightweight Commander-sized 1911 has a Novak "Answer" mainspring housing/grip safety unit to solve that problem...

mb

[capbyrd]

So Mr. Bane...

Does this gun use ALL milspec parts?  Can one change parts to their liking.  

[Michael Bane]

Best of my knowledge, yes.

And don't call me "Mr."!!!!

mb