My First 1911 QuestionThis is a discussion on My First 1911 Question within the Ruger Pistols forums, part of the Pistol & Revolver Forum category; Hey everybody, I've been around S/A & D/A revolvers, rifles & shot guns all my life. Recently I was in a position to purchase another ...
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August 14th, 2012, 03:53 PM
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| My First 1911 Question
Hey everybody, I've been around S/A & D/A revolvers, rifles & shot guns all my life. Recently I was in a position to purchase another handgun to add to my "family". After a little deliberation I decided to try something new at this stage of my "shooting career" Last May I ordered a Ruger SR 1911 from my LGS @ $659 + tax. I knew I was in for a significant wait for it to arrive but I'm OK with that. I picked the SR 1911 because I am a Ruger fan, my S/A's & D/A's are Rugers and everything that I found while researching my pick came up SR 1911 as the best choice for me.
I have no experience with an auto-loader...So while I am in the waiting period for the SR 1911 I wanted to educate myself in how it operates, learn where and how the safety's work, how to dis- & re-assemble it and the cleaning requirements, as well as, some shooting fundamentals to name a few.
My first 1911 question is...can my forum friends recommend any websites that can provide good information on the how to's and don'ts with 1911 pistols specifically the Ruger SR 1911 for a beginner?
Thanks for your time!
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August 14th, 2012, 04:21 PM
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Jst search on Youtube for SR1911 videos. There are many, showing all the info you are looking for.
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August 14th, 2012, 04:26 PM
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I've always like these types of videos to show how a weapon operates and everything that happens when you pull the trigger. | |
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August 14th, 2012, 04:39 PM
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#4 | | Conserviberalitarian
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It depends on what level of information you're looking for. There's lots of good stuff on 1911's on YouTube. But if you want the bible of 1911's I'd suggest Jerry Kuhnhausen's books or there's a beautiful coffee table sized book by Patrick Sweeney, both available through Amazon.com. Sweeney's book is mainly a beautiful pictorial while Kuhnhausen's tell you everything you need to know (and more) about working on them.
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August 14th, 2012, 06:32 PM
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August 14th, 2012, 07:33 PM
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The best one for M1911 information is here: http://www.m1911.org/m1911dt.htm
Last edited by dV8r; August 14th, 2012 at 07:38 PM.
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August 14th, 2012, 08:11 PM
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congrats on the SR1911, I have been very happy with mine for just over 15 months and coming up on 9000 rounds
you made a good decision to buy the SR1911, so just look to Ruger for some good starting videos: Ruger Videos
look for icon at bottom named "SR1911 Training Tips" - clicking that takes you to 10 great videos
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August 15th, 2012, 03:59 PM
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Hey guys, me again, thanks so much for responding with some really great resources to use to learn about auto-loaders! I loved the video!!! And the web site links are super! I can't wait to get some "play time" to go exploring...
I'm only 3 months into the wait for my SR 1911 so it looks like I'll have plenty of time to get up to speed.
Again many thanks for sending the information and for your time!
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August 15th, 2012, 06:21 PM
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Wow, great info. I am in the midst of making the SR1911 plunge myself and find all of this to be very helpful.
Thanks.
Now to justify the $700+tax purchase price plus dies and components....
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August 15th, 2012, 06:45 PM
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#11 | | Conserviberalitarian
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Originally Posted by tglazie  Wow, great info. I am in the midst of making the SR1911 plunge myself and find all of this to be very helpful.
Thanks.
Now to justify the $700+tax purchase price plus dies and components.... | Just check out Ed Brown, Les Baer, Wilson Combat and even Springfield. That $700 is going to seem like chicken feed.
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August 15th, 2012, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by dubshooter I've always like these types of videos to show how a weapon operates and everything that happens when you pull the trigger. | That is an awesome video.
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August 16th, 2012, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by jlh820 Just check out Ed Brown, Les Baer, Wilson Combat and even Springfield. That $700 is going to seem like chicken feed. | OK, justify was definitely the wrong word. I should have said, now all I have to do is nut up and drop the grand it will take me to get the gun and supplies!
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August 16th, 2012, 06:49 AM
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#14 | | Conserviberalitarian
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Originally Posted by tglazie OK, justify was definitely the wrong word. I should have said, now all I have to do is nut up and drop the grand it will take me to get the gun and supplies! | I'm not trying to say that $700 isn't a lot of money; it is! But when you look at the value you're getting at that price compared to what else is on the market, it's still a very good deal. Once you do make the jump and get it, you won't think about how much it cost for very long.
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August 16th, 2012, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by jlh820 I'm not trying to say that $700 isn't a lot of money; it is! But when you look at the value you're getting at that price compared to what else is on the market, it's still a very good deal. Once you do make the jump and get it, you won't think about how much it cost for very long. | I made the jump on the way home from work today. Oh my, what a trigger....
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