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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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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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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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
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.
LOL!!! i actualy got that without your disclaimer...
