Wishing for a Ruger 1911

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TimboKhan

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Does anyone know if Ruger ever intends to build a 1911? If not, why? As far as I can tell, Ruger is the last major company that does not offer a 1911, and I would LOVE to see that gun from that manufacturer, particularly if it was finished in that lovely Target Grey finish that they have. Now, I may be wrong about them being the only company without one (excepting, of course, companies like Remington and Winchester), but I just can't think of who those other companies would be.... Heck, even CZ technically has a 1911 model now that they own Dan Wesson.....

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The world does not need another 1911 manufacturer, Colt is all you need. Besides which the Ruger 97 is a better weapon than the 1911 IMHO. Too bad Ruger discontinued it.
 
it would be a pretty expensive endevour. they would have to buy all new tooling and adapt a whole manufacturing process. if they could make money by doing so i think they already would have done it.
 
it would be a pretty expensive endevour. they would have to buy all new tooling and adapt a whole manufacturing process. if they could make money by doing so i think they already would have done it
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Yeah, those are good points, and I thought about that, but S&W did it, Taurus is doing it and certainly they had to pay the same costs. No offense, but I don't buy that "make money" argument, at least as it regards Ruger. I think that because Ruger has a large enough "fan base" that they would make money off a Ruger 1911. Plus, Bill Ruger was a crotchety old guy who I believe would cut off his nose to spite his face, and it may be that Ruger simply wishes to put an original product on the market as opposed to introducing a well developed one like the 1911. I can respect that attitude, as long as they make good guns, but it doesn't stop me from wanting a Ruger 1911. By the way, Ron in PA, I own a P90, and it is and has been a GREAT pistol for me. I don't have any experience with the 97, and none with the new 345, but for my money the P90 is one of the best .45's on the market. Again, it just boils down to the fact that I would like a 1911, and by god, I want one that says "Ruger" on the side!!!
 
They probably don't make one becuase there is not sufficient room to print the whole operation and maintiance manual on the slide.
 
No offense, but I don't buy that "make money" argument, at least as it regards Ruger.
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Sorry to disappoint you, but it's a business... The Ruger company is not about to put out a product if they know it won't make money.

Now, would it turn a tidy profit for them? Got me.
 
Well, in a way, Ruger is sorta making 1911's, in that their foundry casts the frames for Caspian.
 
Sorry to disappoint you, but it's a business... The Ruger company is not about to put out a product if they know it won't make money.
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Your not disappointing me; in fact if you re-read what I said, I said that I don't buy that argument because I believe Ruger would make money. Obviously I can't see the future, but the fact is that Ruger has a huge number of loyal customers, many of whom will buy Ruger products based on The Ruger name alone.
 
Just how many 1911 manufacturers do we need? :banghead: What can Ruger do to the design that hasn't already been done? :confused: I'd much rather see them invest time and money in developing something unique to them.
 
I think Ruger could sell some 1911's because they would be American made, good warranty, etc.

But, they would have tough competition with RIA, Springfield GI models since Ruger is a value gun manufacturer. I'm not sure they would want to get into a dog fight at the lower end price scale...why bother?

Now, if they came out with a 1911 without the silly grip safety, intergral plunger tube, etc, etc...meaning make some improvements, then that's something unique.
 
II don't know about anyone else, but I think that Ruger could make a decent 1911 pistol that would be affordable. in the $450-550 range OTD. Of course it would sport a cast frame and slide.

Where they could really clean up is if they started marketing cast titanium framed pistols and revolvers as they are already a leading titanium casting concern.
 
"What can Ruger do to the design that hasn't already been done?"

They could add a magazine safety, a few internal locks with different keys, and if we're lucky... lower capacity magazines.
 
if ruger made a 1911, i would buy one... as long as they didn't try some polymer framed crossover or something. Rugers in general are very dependable weapons... the P series will feed any kind of ammo and is still hungry for more, the 10/22 is a great 22 stock, not to mention all the upgrades to make it insanely accurate... the mark series is a freakin classic, i think it would top off their lineup!
 
I don't want to hi-jack the thread, but why hasn't Browning ever put out a high class 1911? They should be the real "Home Team" for 1911's......
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Yes! The one manufacturer that doesn't make one that I did not think of. A couple people sort of hit one of the many nails that I was thinking of on the head when they pointed out the "value" angle. Sure, there is the RIA, the GI and now, the Taurus, but the RIA and the GI, while very sound guns (and in some ways superior to far more expensive versions of the 1911) have all the "failings" of the original military version, most notably in the sights. Now, there is some appeal for me to shoot the "original", which is what you get with the GI, and at some point, I plan on buying one. But if Ruger could come in with say a 500-600 dollar 1911 (like the Taurus) that has some upgraded features (again, good sights) then I would be interested in that too. As far as gun locks and magazine cutoffs go, I agree with alot of you guys; they suck. Both are quickly becoming part and parcel to new pistols, and most locks are easy enough to ignore (I haven't even taken the key out of the plastic for my 24/7, and probably never will). Mag cutoffs SUCK. I can see the lawyer reasons behind them, but to be honest, if mag cutoffs act as a buffer between the anti-gunners and us pro-gunners, then I can live with them. Finally, to those who ask "Why do we need another 1911", we don't! But, if everyone and their brother is going to make one, I would like mine to be a Ruger!!!

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Maybe Ruger can make a 1911 and fill the niche that Sig 1911 currently fills- the worlds ugliest 1911. :neener:

Why would Browning want to make a 1911? They already have JMB's perfected pistol with the P-35 :D
 
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