Skylerbone
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The Ruger's barrel and bushing are machined from a single piece of bar stock, not a big deal as the extra material is already there to accommodate the barrel feet.
The E-Series isn't completely conventional as it still sports a void at the rear of the frame for some unknown reason but is indeed devoid of a Swartz. It does not, on the base model, include an ambi-safety but does come equipped with a FLGR. While the front strap checkering is a nice touch the contour itself is rather incomplete in its radius, similar to a Les Baer. This leaves a rather unsightly (to me) gap between the front strap and stocks making it less comfortable overall than say a Colt with more rounded profile.
If I were buying again in that price range with only those two choices I'd choose the Ruger. If I were the OP however I'd save my pennies for a really nice 1911. You've already purchased one mid-priced 1911, why would you want more of the same?
The E-Series isn't completely conventional as it still sports a void at the rear of the frame for some unknown reason but is indeed devoid of a Swartz. It does not, on the base model, include an ambi-safety but does come equipped with a FLGR. While the front strap checkering is a nice touch the contour itself is rather incomplete in its radius, similar to a Les Baer. This leaves a rather unsightly (to me) gap between the front strap and stocks making it less comfortable overall than say a Colt with more rounded profile.
If I were buying again in that price range with only those two choices I'd choose the Ruger. If I were the OP however I'd save my pennies for a really nice 1911. You've already purchased one mid-priced 1911, why would you want more of the same?