Joined: Jan 5, 2011 Messages: 367 Location: Wallburg, NC. Are you sure you’re on the right website? Remington also took in Travis Tomasie, a USPSA national champion and former U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit member who spent a lot of time shooting Para-framed pistols in competition. The low-glare stainless-steel-and-wood Ruger SR1911 is as faithful to the John Browning’s design as Old Yeller was to the Coates family. The KelTec CMR30 is a .22 Magnum carbine that holds 30 rounds in each of its two flush-fit magazines. Black Synthetic 6903 ©2021 Outdoor Sportsman Group. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. More weight generally means less recoil, but it depends where the weight is. The R1 Tomasie Custom is one of those wide-bodied high-cap 1911s, built to Tomasie’s specifications. The Ruger is a pretty good gun, but in my experience the S&W 1911's are better. Any thing else … Of those three, I'd choose the Ruger. Joined: Jan 9, 2006. The Ruger PC Carbine features an integrated Picatinny-style rail and in Type III hard-coat anodized for maximum durability. In this video we compare the Springfield 1911 Mil Spec, the Remington R1 and the Ruger SR1911. Details . Rider's Range looks at a pair of Ruger SR1911 CMD (Commander size) pistols in .45ACP - one on an alloy frame, the other on a stainless steel frame. I think they have. Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Subcompact Pistol Review, Practice the X Drill to Reinforce Pistol Skills: Here's How, KelTec P17 22LR Pistol – Feature Packed, Accurate & Fun to Shoot, KelTec CMR30 22WMR Review - Compact, Versatile & Fun to Shoot, Springfield Armory Ronin Operator 9mm 1911 Review, Competition 1911 Pistols Tested and Compared, The New Speer Gold Dot G2 Duty Handgun Load, Federal Premium Punch Defensive Handgun Ammo: Reviewed & Tested. Simple pistol drills are good, and they're even better when they teach or reinforce a number... Speer's Jared Hinton shows OSG's Lynn Burkhead the new Speer Gold Dot G2 Duty Handgun load. Many people, me included, believe TechWell makes the best magazine wells for single-stack 1911s, and the Ruger comes with one right from the factory. The pistol ships with a waterproof hard case, two 10-round magazines, challenge coin, cleaning cloth, polymer bushing wrench, cable lock and a Ruger Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity. Problem with the Sigs are most won't fit standard 1911 holsters. Discussion in 'Carolinas 1911 Forum' started by CasterTroy, Apr 23, 2014. More importantly the Ruger has no fire safety block pin stupid thingy so the trigger is a little smoother and crisp. It’s also worth noting that this 1911, as do all Ruger 1911s, has a plunger tube that’s integral to the frame, so it can’t become unstaked. Out of Stock 360° View. The top of the slide features wide serrations between the front and the rear sights, adding style plus glare reduction. The Sturm Ruger SR1911. This is because the magazine well has a replaceable Delrin insert, something that’s been pretty common on competition pistols for a while. One of the best buys in a 1911. Handguns editor Scott Rupp fires some Federal Punch .380 defensive handgun ammo into ballistics gel the range for a performance test run. The new Ruger PC’s keep getting more interesting! While I can't afford a Baer, Wilson, or Nighthawk. If it’s in a reciprocating part, it usually means increased recoil. I practiced shooting on the move with the Tomasie, and I liked how its bright front sight tracked easily and its weight helped keep it steady—or as steady as you can get while shooting on the move, which is one of the hardest things to do. The Ruger is all american made as opposed to the Springfield. MagnunJoe, Apr 20, 2014 #15. I am wanting to buy a base gun to eventually have sent off … That’s true for pocket guns but not in this broad-shouldered specimen. Both have great triggers, sights, controls and low recoil. The last 1911 style pistol I owned was my very first pistol in 1992: A Star 9mm Thanks for clearing that up. Do firearms purchases have to have a “why”? Of all the high-capacity 1911s, the Para frame has always been the widest, so Remington has wisely equipped the Tomasie Custom with slim G10 Operator grips from VZ Grips. Ruger’s is called the SR1911 Competition, and Remington has come out with the 1911 R1 Tomasie Custom. Depending on which sport and which division you intend to pursue, one of these guns will meet your needs without having to fork over the cash a true custom gun will cost you. The S&W is non-traditional and the Remingtons are pretty rough. Well, OK, the SR1911’s modeled after the aforementioned Colt Series 70, a gun from the time when bottoms had bells on them (don’t ask). It’s got almost a 100-year head start on the almighty GLOCK, and was carried by US forces all the way up until the Beretta 92 (M9) dethroned it as our military’s sidearm of choice back in 1985 or so. I believe Koenig was the first professional shooter who started shooting 9mm at major USPSA/IPSC matches, which had been dominated by the .40 S&W. The Remington Tomasie has a bit stouter recoil than the Ruger simply because it’s chambered in .40 and not 9mm. Accuracy was good, as you can see in the accompanying chart. This is a carry gun, plain and simple. Both the Ruger and Remington are big, heavy guns, purpose-built for competition. That's a lot of value added in such a small package. The Ruger is not the smoothest 1911 out of the box, but is the best choice of those three. Ruger PC Carbine. I’ve already mentioned the advantage with the 9mm, but why is the Tomasie gun in .40? However I hear the Ruger gp-100 is a hefty, accurate, life-long gun that is hard to beat for the price. The magazine well opening in the frame itself is nicely beveled. You’ll see some top professional shooters using 5.4- and even six-inch high-cap 1911s. I am saving up for another 1911. Now everybody is following in his footsteps, and 9mm 1911s are the hot “new” thing in USPSA’s Single Stack division. The result is a rugged handgun with much to recommend, and a real improvement on the 1911 chassis. Both are good, the Ruger can be had for less and you get so much more than basement priced 1911's for a small amount more. While fans of the 10mm round rejoice, others may be wondering what the fuss is about so let me explain. It comes out of the box as you see it, including Magpul sights and ambidextrous, non-reciprocating dual operating handles. MSRP from $ 649.00. Cwlongshot … Is anyone surprised Ruger added a 10mm pistol to their growing SR 1911 lineup? Hi Everyone, I saw many 1911 threads but I didn't see any comparing the Sig 1911 and Ruger 1911. You’ve heard the recoil of .40s can be harsh? Joined: Jan 27, 2013 Messages: 601 Location: South Florida. I've owend 3 1911s in my lifetime, and they have all been Commander type guns. However, Springfield is the gun to have if you only own one … At my club, we had a double plate rack set up on my first range trip with this pistol, and running the racks back to back showed me just how soft-shooting the Koenig 1911 was. For more than 70 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. The SR1911 Competition is a full-size, all-steel 1911 with a five-inch barrel. The body of the mag well is aluminum, but the inside is white. Ruger made viable improvements on the 1911, including redesigning the plunger tube for permanent attachment rather than staking the tube to the frame. Discussion in 'Handguns: Autoloaders' started by DavidB2, Jan 15, 2013. To say it was a joy to shoot would be an understatement. You get an American-made quality package for much less than the Springfield 1911 Loaded. You’ll see chevron-shaped checkering on the slide, front and back, with “KOENIG” etched on both sides. The Ruger PC Charger is a short, sweet 9mm pistol. Subscriber Services. May 09, 2011 By G&A Staff. doanehead Scout. There is a great video on the making of the SR1911 out there. The threaded barrel, Picatinny-style accessory rail, ambidextrous safety, ambidextrous magazine release and three (3) 16rd magazines come standard. Revolvers have experienced a surge in popularity recently. Ruger 19111: Ruger's PC Carbine rifle features interchangeable magazine wells for use of common Ruger and Glock magazines. Although The High Road has attempted to provide accurate information on the forum, The High Road assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information. Thread Tools. If you want to compete in certain divisions where a magazine well isn’t legal, the well is held in place by the grips and is easy to remove. Ruger SR1911 vs. S&W 1911 E 5inch SS. I'm looking at a RUGER SR1911 LW CMD or Springfield LW Champion in 9mm. All information is provided "as is" with all faults without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. Joined May 19, 2013 Messages 621 Likes 2,109. Apr 17, 2019 #42 @Cwlongshot what is the purpose of powder coating bullets? I already have the Remington R1 and love it. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. It has a standard bushing barrel with a full-length stainless steel recoil spring guide rod. He showed a willingness to lose more points for non-center hits by shooting the less powerful 9mm (Minor Power Factor instead of Major) for the trade-off of higher capacity and lower recoil. Ruger 19110: Ruger's PC Carbine rifle features interchangeable magazine wells for use of common Ruger and Glock magazines. Really having a hard time choosing between these two. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines. The SR1911 Competition is a full-size, all-steel 1911 with a five-inch barrel. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next > CasterTroy Club Subscribed Club Subscribed. Ruger SR1911. However, competition being competition, people began realizing heavier guns generally have less recoil, and so now we have come full circle. The rear sight is Ruger’s copy of the famed, fully adjustable BoMar BMCS, and it’s a robust sight. If you're in the market for a 17-round, compact .22LR pistol that's feature packed, then the P17 is definitely an option for you. In that time period, it … What they did was add a heavier spring and a titanium firing pin to prevent accidental discharges from dropping the gun. The front sight has a green fiber-optic insert. Im looking at guns in the $800-1000 range. Ruger’s latest SR1911 is a bold step. The pricing at FS is pretty close. Recognizing the increasing popularity of competition shooting, more than a few gun manufacturers have been making handguns for these endeavors. Using the Colt Model 1905 as a foundation, John Browning developed a final version of the soldier’s sidearm, the Model 1911. The barrel has a fully supported chamber, fitted barrel lug and a target crown.