Ruger Forum

scottder · November 21st, 2011, 09:41 AM

I am curious (as someone who is saving his pennies for one) what mods, both practical and aesthetic people have made to their SR1911's. Pics would be great if applicable. I am thinking we may possibly swap some of the blued/black parts out for stainless ones.

Scott

67390FE · November 21st, 2011, 10:02 AM

The only thing I have done to mine is change the grip panels for a set of Hogue wrap around finger grips. I think it ties the black components in nicely.

scottder · November 21st, 2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 67390FE

The only thing I have done to mine is change the grip panels for a set of Hogue wrap around finger grips. I think it ties the black components in nicely.

Nice! Notice any difference having the finger grips from an accuracy standpoint?

67390FE · November 21st, 2011, 10:38 AM

This is what I have had on all my full size bottom feeders, so it is what I am used to. I have found, for me, it makes my grip more consistent, therefore more accurate.

Rugerismisticness · November 21st, 2011, 10:39 AM

I'm thinking about the Talo version. What I might do is put on some Pachmyer combat classic grips, find someone to cut a bomar sight, and I will certainly get rid of that hammer and trigger blade (that is the aesthetics, those two parts don't appeal to me at all, I will go with a solid stainless short trigger and a S&W skeletonized hammer).

scottder · November 21st, 2011, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Rugerismisticness

I'm thinking about the Talo version. What I might do is put on some Pachmyer combat classic grips, find someone to cut a bomar sight, and I will certainly get rid of that hammer and trigger blade (that is the aesthetics, those two parts don't appeal to me at all, I will go with a solid stainless short trigger and a S&W skeletonized hammer).

Local store had the Talo version, first time I actually got to see the SR1911 in person, can't say I am keen on the slide of the Talo version, but that's personal preference I think.

67390FE · November 21st, 2011, 10:48 AM

I'm going to shoot the stuffing out of it, as is, for now. I liked the feel of the trigger right from the start. I am an average shot and I primarily practice with the handguns in the 25 yd. range. Anything longer than that and I grab a long gun.

scottder · November 22nd, 2011, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 67390FE

I'm going to shoot the stuffing out of it, as is, for now. I liked the feel of the trigger right from the start. I am an average shot and I primarily practice with the handguns in the 25 yd. range. Anything longer than that and I grab a long gun.

I can't wait, the wife and and I are both fairly new to firearms n general. We had a chance to fire a friends 1911 (Springfield Loaded), and afterward we both KNEW we had to have one, and the Ruger looks to be a great balance of fit and finish and price (AND being 100% made in the US)

Scott

Beerman · November 22nd, 2011, 05:31 AM

Cant seem to change anything on mine. I like it just the way it is.

scottder · November 22nd, 2011, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Beerman

Cant seem to change anything on mine. I like it just the way it is.

Not a thing wrong with that either. Thinking about a beavertail/grip safety to match the frame however. Would love to hear from folks who have done that.

Scott

soberjoe · November 22nd, 2011, 11:08 AM

None of them every seem to make it to my town. I've been waiting since day one to buy one.

scottder · November 22nd, 2011, 11:18 AM

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None of them every seem to make it to my town. I've been waiting since day one to buy one.

Only one I have seen local is the Talo edition. LGS said they got a bunch in the beginning but nothing much since then. I hope Ruger can't bump things up (without compromising quality) soon or they may miss the boat here. Lots of people saving up, getting frustrated, and picking something else.

Scott