rogerjames
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I'd like some opinions from you guys between these 2. I know the Ruger is not widely in circulation yet, so hands-on comparisons may not be too available. I've read some feeding/cycling issues from some Ruger owners that were resolved by replacing the recoil spring with a lighter one, and some other minor issues. I wonder if Ruger is attempting to resolve these before increasing production... or are they just not up to speed yet?
Anyway, what I do like about the Ruger is... great looks, fixed sights, no fps, single-sided thumb safety, American made, and good price. The frame is cast and the plunger tube is cast into the frame... so if it is ever possibly damaged... would be a PITA to fix. Also appears to have a lot of MIM (I know MIM has been discussed here extensively)
Now the Range Officer... I like that SA is not new to the 1911 game and they have a custom shop. Both the frame and slide are forged, unlike the Ruger. The RO has fps and ILS. Can anyone explain the ILS to me, because I don't understand how it works? Initial reviews suggest that it has tight fit and shoots quite well. I'm not crazy about the adjustable sights. Does anyone know easy or difficult it would be to replace these?
Anyways, I would appreciate any first-hand reviews or opinions based on specs from those of you who understand the platform much more than I do.
Anyway, what I do like about the Ruger is... great looks, fixed sights, no fps, single-sided thumb safety, American made, and good price. The frame is cast and the plunger tube is cast into the frame... so if it is ever possibly damaged... would be a PITA to fix. Also appears to have a lot of MIM (I know MIM has been discussed here extensively)
Now the Range Officer... I like that SA is not new to the 1911 game and they have a custom shop. Both the frame and slide are forged, unlike the Ruger. The RO has fps and ILS. Can anyone explain the ILS to me, because I don't understand how it works? Initial reviews suggest that it has tight fit and shoots quite well. I'm not crazy about the adjustable sights. Does anyone know easy or difficult it would be to replace these?
Anyways, I would appreciate any first-hand reviews or opinions based on specs from those of you who understand the platform much more than I do.