Thinking about going over to the dark side...

[Oldman62]

I carry a Ruger SR1911 4.25" every day and I love it.

What holster do you use, I am still looking for one that I like.
Thanks in advance

 

[okierider]

What about ATI 1911's ? They're made in the Philippines (can't remember the parent company off hand ). Not the same as RI. How is there QC?

I have one in commander size and it has been great!! No pistol issues, mags that came with the gun initially did not like 8 rounds but now they run great !! Still all factory internals and I shoot this gun at least once a month generally 2-3 times a month!! Great shooter!

 

[dlbleak]

Ruger makes an excellent pistol, and they are of series 70 design, ifthat is a thing to you. I like that they are just a basic 1911, either Commmander Style or Govt Model in the correct lengths. Check prices online, I'd guess grabagun.com or Buds will have the best going.

But, if you do this, it's going to be hard to start callling you 1911 Commander 'em Down; I mean, it just doesn't have the same ring to it. That's somethinbg to consider you know.

Hardy Har Har, that's funny right there!

 

[Shadowrider]

And who takes a single stack mag firearm to a class?

A cop from Florida flew in and was in my class (TDSA AP1) with a 1911 compact. 1500 rounds in 2 days. Brutal...

 

[druryj]

And who takes a single stack mag firearm to a class?

Maybe guys who like to train with the gun they actually carry? Nah, nobody would do that; that would be stoopid.

 

[CGS1]

https://shopwilsoncombat.com/mobile...nd-15-Belt-Black-Leather/productinfo/P1BLL15/

What holster do you use, I am still looking for one that I like.
Thanks in advance

I use a Wilson Combat Holster.

 

[CGS1]

I'm getting tired of plastic pistols.

There. I said it.

As I get older, part of me wonders about a .45 in Commander length. But I can't afford a Colt, Kimber or Springer, so I'm forced to consider foreign made clones that, to me anyways, seems sacrilegious and unpatriotic.

What are some others (if any) that are American made?

Well welcome to the ole guys world. So glad when people get nostalgic and are ready to step away from the plastic world.

 

[druryj]

What holster do you use, I am still looking for one that I like.
Thanks in advance

There's as many good holsters as there are guns...everybody has a favorite or two it seems...check these out though for good leather for notta lotta bucks:

www.ubgholsters.com

Use coupon code OKShooters at checkout and he gives you a nice discount, like equal to shipping fees or something like maybe 10-15%, I can't remember right now exactly.
Anyway, a couple popular ones are the RTBA for OWB and the Canute for IWB. I think they are like $65 each, hard to beat his price and his quality is very good. Nate Gable runs UBG holsters; he started off right here on OSA several years ago as jarhead79; still pops in every so often even though he's now moved to Utah.

 

[druryj]

Well welcome to the ole guys world. So glad when people get nostalgic and are ready to step away from the plastic world.
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THAT is one fine pistol...maybe just a bit out of old GED 's price range though...but still, it's a beauty!

 

[Gunbuffer]

You've been through a 2-day pistol class with every handgun you ever owned?

With the ones I recommend to cops?
You betcha.