Hi everyone,

 

So, the process I initiated back in July has completed, and now I have my handgun. It is a Ruger SR1911, made in 2012, new in the box. I got it on Gunbroker from an outfitter in Georgia. I put a safe in my house to prepare for it's arrival, and tried shooting a few similar guns. I've field stripped it twice, and put it back together twice, taken it to the range once, and even cleaned it. What else can I say. Here's a picture of it. It is big and loud and made of metal! Now I am going crazy buying accessories.

Nice choice. Start off strong with a 1911. Enjoy and welcome

congrats, just be careful!

Congratulations. Nice looking gun! Enjoy it and, as ogfarmer suggested, just be careful.

I like!

Congratulations and welcome to the sport. I've been eyeing that Ruger commander model myself.

Very nice. A 1911 is always a great choice.

1911 ! Way to go. Now all you need is ammo

Thanks guys.

Congratulations, welcome to the club and as it been said before.....stay safe.

You picked the right one. Happy shooting

You chose............. wisely

Whoa. Nice and congrats

Something I love about 1911's. Nice gun

Congrats, but No lasers please

What accessories and why do you need them? Learn to shoot it as it is first before you start decorating it. Once you can shoot it well, do whatever you want.

Mine came used with the crimson trace lasrr grips turned them on once. And shot worse. Lol. Think there going to be sold to want to rely on a laser

Nice gun, great manufacturer who stands behind their products! Excellent choice and best of luck to you!

Yeah, I put on laser grips, and really like them. Though iron sights are fine too. I turn my laser off half the time at the range.

Yeah, I put on laser grips, and really like them. Though iron sights are fine too. I turn my laser off half the time at the range.

 

First perfect shooting with sights.  

 

Don't become dependent on laser... plus... it makes you look like a fool shooting with a laser at a range. =)

 

Gun is extension of your hand, so learn to shoot instinctively.... don't rely on the laser.

 

You can use to laser to confirm your sight picture... but don't get dependent on the laser. 

 

nice gun and welcome to the forum.

I never used a laser sight and have no interest in them.  Do they really work? I always thought they were a gimmick. 

They may be fun messing around with a .22 pistol but for anything else I would pass. 

I never used a laser sight and have no interest in them.  Do they really work? I always thought they were a gimmick. 

They may be fun messing around with a .22 pistol but for anything else I would pass.

 

Well, if you have to shot around an obstacle and can't line up your sights, you still have a way to aim.

 

I don't mind looking like a fool... why should I stop now, right when I'm starting to get good at it!!?

It's good feedback too. I can see visually if my barrel is kicking too much, and it helped me figure out I was pulling the trigger too hard when my shots (and the laser beam) were pulling to the right. Also when I fire one handed or off handed, I can see how wildly the recoil swings my barrel around. I think it complements my training, but that's just an opinion

Well, I PURCHASED my first gun today. I was a little miffed that I have to wait another 2 weeks to bring it home though. I thought I was going with a revolver, but the Ruger MKIII just felt right in my hands and my accuracy is way better than anything else I tried.

 

Thanks to everyone for you help, hints, information, and support along the way!

It's good feedback too. I can see visually if my barrel is kicking too much, and it helped me figure out I was pulling the trigger too hard when my shots (and the laser beam) were pulling to the right. Also when I fire one handed or off handed, I can see how wildly the recoil swings my barrel around. I think it complements my training, but that's just an opinion

 

I agree with this - using it as a training diagnostic method.

Congrats on your first purchase. I would really like to get a 1911 but ammo is just a P.I.T.A to find right now. Good luck with it.

Congrats!!! Enjoy.

Beautiful...let the obsession begin

How would you rate your experience buying a handgun from Gun broker?

 

I'm looking for the same pistola..

 

Congrats and enjoy!  Be safe!