buying a Ruger SR1911 - need help pls

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im thinking about buying a Ruger SR1911 and would like to know from any owners what you would recommend for upgrades, major, minor or mandatory?

the guy selling met me at the range and i knew after the first mag i wanted it...BAD! very comfortable in my hand, no harsh kick-back or jump and dead-ass accurate!!

i have always wanted a 1911 and after shooting one i really want it but im curious if there is anything it needs?

thanks
 
I think with any 1911 you just need to run ammo through it at first and get used to it. I'd worry about upgrades later, some I never upgraded at all.
 
I wouldn't buy a 1911 with a focus on future upgrades. I'd buy a model with most of the features I want, and just practice with it.

You'd be surprised how well the guys with stock guns can shoot with some practice.

Edited: I'd expect that Ruger to shoot just fine without any major upgrades. If you feel the need to tune the trigger in the future, then fine; but the stock trigger should be fine to start with (and maybe keep). Other than that, grips (a minor upgrade) are always fun to try.
 
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Ruger designed the SR1911 to have most of the upgrades that people wanted in a 1911. So it's good to go right out of the box. Get lots of ammo and fire away.
 
I have a SR 1911 and the only thing I have changed is the grips. I wound up deciding I like the stock ones better but I might try some different ones later. The only other thing I may decide to change is the sights. I would just shoot it.
 
Lots of ammo. It's a shooter out of the box.
I changed to arched MSH but that's it.

EDIT: I forgot, I had one with bad front sight, It broke and I replaced it with a Novak (basic, no fibre).
 
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I would leave as is on the Ruger. Spend the money on extra mags and ammo. In time with use, if their is a place where it falls short it will reveal itself to you and as you get more and more used to shooting it, will start to nag at you.
I have yet to find that nag in mine and have made zero changes thus far.
Mine really has a nice out of box trigger that just got better with use. The style of grip safety conforms to my hand pretty well and has caused no discomfort.
I may change the furniture but that's about it.
My biggest nag is that time and time again, the Ruger out shoots other guns, "at least in my hands", that it shouldn't.

It's the $600 1911 that thinks it's a $1000 1911.
 
Buy lots of ammo, shoot it, and then see what changes, if any, you think you might want to make.
 
As a lefty, I added an ambi safety, a Novak, I believe, that does not require the right side grip panel to be relieved on the frame side.
My Ruger also thinks it's a $1000+ gun. So do other folks that have shot it. Fit finish and performance exceed similarly priced 1911s. I have a commander length and now want the full size, just because...
 
The only thing that I don't like on mine is the black parts ( mag release , thumb safety side lock ) on it . I wish they were SS .
 
I have an SR1911 Commander Length and it really doesn't need any upgrades. When Ruger comes out with a 9mm version, that will address the only change I'd make.
 
The only upgrade on my SR1911 are O-rings on the grip screws to keep them from loosening up and Wilson Combat mags. Pretty much still stock, and no desire to change anything else.
 
I'm running mine stock for now. My Ruger SR1911 CMD is my first 1911. I went with the Ruger over several other brands because the fit and finish was superb and it came with all the upgrades that many GI models end up with. In going to put at least 1000 rds down the pipe before I even consider any changes because frankly, at this point, I would be upgrading what other people recommend rather than what I figure out for myself and my needs.

You never get a second chance to make a first impression, and the Ruger has made one heck of a first impression.
 
I have changed nothing on mine a the few years I have had it, no need to. I am considering new grips but only cuz I am beating the nice ones Ruger put on it.
 
Quality magazines and 1000 rounds of GOOD ammo.

Between "I read about..." mods, cheap ammo and crappy mags one can get to the heart of a great many owner's dissatisfaction complaints regarding most pistols.

About the only thing I can think of to change on a Ruger - until later significant changes are warranted - would be the main spring housing. However, as above, it's usually only me that likes the arched variety.
 
Four or five Chip McCormick mags, VZ grips, and Ankert Customs front strap kit.

If the breech face isn't completely machined like it ought to be, you'll have to find a gunsmith who'll do it or finish it yourself because Ruger will not do a thing for it.
 
Mine eats anything from FMJ, HP's, LSWC, even the 185gr "button bullet" lead swc's without a hitch. I changed grips for looks only and added grip tape to the front strap. It runs like a champ. You'll like it.
 
Maybe night sights. I wouldn't "upgrade" anything until you've at least shot it and see what, if anything, you feel it needs. Most of the typical "upgrades" (beavertail grip safety, lowered ejection port, extended thumb safety, etc.) to 1911s have already been done on it.

Another consideration is warranty service. If you send it to Ruger for work and they find any modified (e.g., "stoned" hammer hooks for that light trigger pull) or aftermarket parts in it, they will get replaced.
 
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