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Old 11-02-2009, 10:49 PM   #1
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Ruger 1911 "rumors circulating"

Been checking out some other forums, talk is Ruger is going to introduce a "1911".

Some of the talk is that in the latest issue of Backwoods Home Magazine Nov/Dec2009, supposedly Massad Ayoob writes that Ruger is ready to introduce a low-price, high-quality 1911.

Has anyone else heard of this?
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Old 11-02-2009, 10:56 PM   #2
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I'm a bit skeptical of this as low-price seems to be a thing of the past for Ruger, despite Bill Ruger's original intentions. BTW, welcome to G&G!
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Old 11-03-2009, 11:57 AM   #3
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Welcome to the site !! I agree with toolman about inexpensive. And remember Ayoob is a rag-writer who likes to upstage other writers.
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Old 11-03-2009, 01:45 PM   #4
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Well, Ruger has already introduced a Striker-Fired polymer pistol, an AR style gun, and a Poly-Pocket .380 - why not jump on the bandwagon with a 1911. Meh...

I seriously doubt they could alter the formula for a 1911 anymore than the market needs (but beliives it wants), and I do not believe they could get the pricepoint down to compete with the imports.
The P90 always had a reputation for being more accurate than it deserved to be, and that P345 isn't too bad either (just elusive on dealer shelves). I just imagine them to upgrade the SR series to .45 Auto (just please don't make it a double stack magazine!).
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Why whould you want it. Just to send it back when ruger recalls it like the last 3 guns they came out with.

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Old 11-06-2009, 12:37 PM   #6
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^ LOL !! I keep hearing this rumor from other people as well. But cannot find anything substantial about it online.
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Old 11-08-2009, 02:50 PM   #7
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Why whould you want it. Just to send it back when ruger recalls it like the last 3 guns they came out with.

That's right I said it
I don't care for the AR Ruger manufactures, but their bolt action rifles, P- series pistols, and revolvers are top notch.
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I love Ruger, but don't know if I could warm up to a 1911 made by them, just doesn't seem right, kind of like their AR.
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Old 11-08-2009, 04:52 PM   #9
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I would love to see Ruger come out with a 1911 for under, say, $650. Doubt that will happen, probably won't be under $900.
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Old 11-08-2009, 06:41 PM   #10
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I don't see Ruger doing this, since the gun companies are run by bean counters these days. It wouldn't make a dent in the overall 1911 market share. Just too much competition. Reckon the days of Ruger being on the leading edge are over.
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Old 11-08-2009, 07:10 PM   #11
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Who is on the leading edge then?
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Old 11-10-2009, 10:19 AM   #12
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I'm not sure If I would got for a 1911 made by them or not. I love a lot of the guns they make, especially their revolvers, but with my 1911's I think I am just partial to other brands.
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Old 11-10-2009, 12:59 PM   #13
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I have always considered Ruger as the premier revolver manufacturer, especially in larger calibers. But since last year they have relly come out from their own box. Taurus hit a home run with their low cost 1911, why not Ruger? It makes perfect sense, no need for large ammounts of money spent on R&D, the 1911 design is almost 100 years old, no need to spend money to develope a market all you need to do is some re-tooling on a factory you already own, and bring a product to market that is competive with other brands.
I am actually thinking of getting an in-expensive 1911, for too long the 1911 has been an expensive pistol out of reach for most shooters, I was looking at the Taurus, but a comprable Ruger 1911 for under $700.00. I think the reason most people don't usually buy a 1911 as their first gun is due to the fact that they don't think they will get a good 1911 pistol unless they spend over $900.00. The market needs more quality 1911 pistols for under $700.00, that come from reputable big name companies like Ruger.
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Old 11-11-2009, 04:15 PM   #14
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Yeah ruger will do a bang up job.
The gun will be 300 buckd but the magazines will be 50 bucks. And they willnot be regular 1911 mags.

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LOL!!! i actualy got that without your disclaimer...
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Stailess steel, under $600, GI Spec, and NO MAGAZINE SAFETY (or trigger safety, or loaded chamber indicator if you can swing it) - then you have my attention.
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Old 11-16-2009, 03:36 PM   #17
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I hope they do. NO ONE is making 1911s except for SW, Colt, Springfield, ParaArms, Taurus, Wilson, Kimber, Dan Wesson, Sig and probably a few others I can't remember right now.
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Old 11-16-2009, 05:07 PM   #18
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Ruger has perfected investment casting so I would'nt be surprised if they came out with a 1911.
I sometimes wonder why they don't come out with a pump or semi-auto shotgun...A.H
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Ruger has perfected investment casting so I would'nt be surprised if they came out with a 1911.
I sometimes wonder why they don't come out with a pump or semi-auto shotgun...A.H
I would love a pump action ruger shotgun. well i love any pump action.
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I hadn't thought of it before, but I bet Ruger would make a dandy pump gun.
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