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« Reply #15 on: September 09, 2011, 10:41:27 PM »
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Ben Franklin would agree.

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« Reply #16 on: September 09, 2011, 11:16:37 PM »
You know what they say about a genius, just a fine line from crazy.  ;D
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Re: Ruger SR1911
« Reply #17 on: September 09, 2011, 11:19:53 PM »
I think I have heard that!    ;D
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Re: Ruger SR1911
« Reply #18 on: September 10, 2011, 06:12:27 PM »
The Springfield Range Officer is made from 4140 steel. This may put to rest the inferior steel question of Springfields in the past.




SAE 4140 steel is a Chromium-Molybdenum steel used extensively for axles, aerospace concerns, and firearm manufacture.


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Re: Ruger SR1911
« Reply #19 on: September 12, 2011, 04:06:03 PM »
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The Springfield Range Officer is made from 4140 steel. This may put to rest the inferior steel question of Springfields in the past.




SAE 4140 steel is a Chromium-Molybdenum steel used extensively for axles, aerospace concerns, and firearm manufacture.


 

That all sounds wonderful !

Now if those Brazilians just know how to heat treat it properly ?
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« Reply #20 on: September 12, 2011, 05:09:29 PM »
Heat treatment concerns notwithstanding I would go with the 4140 forged frame and slide of the R.O. over the cast frame and various MIM parts on the Ruger. Things do change over the years but I can remember Ruger's semi-autos in the '90s such as the P-84, P-85, P-89, P-94, P-95, etc.. I own a Ruger MK II, a mini 14, and a mini 30 which are all good guns and their revolvers are first rate but the test of time will tell.
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« Reply #21 on: September 13, 2011, 05:33:06 PM »
I hope you are right and it turns out to be one tough sob.

I hope, both are.

It's good to have choices.  :D
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« Reply #22 on: September 13, 2011, 06:55:38 PM »

You're absolutely right: the more the merrier because of the choices and competition between manufacturers. I love them all, just some better than others.

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« Reply #23 on: September 13, 2011, 11:15:02 PM »
Brothers, one thing I feel compelled to still point out…I made my choice, as stated in the very first post, to purchase 100% American.  It really meant something to me.  I am just a simple man…don’t know much about steel alloys and such, but I like to think I know a bit about America and putting food in American mouths.  It was our, as Americans, ability to out produce the rest of the world that made us great in both World Wars.  If I can support that ability to produce I will.  Again, nothing against Brazil, but I choose America.  
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« Reply #24 on: September 13, 2011, 11:47:48 PM »
Toad,

None here would argue against American. Springfield Armory is now in Genesco, Illinois with a rich American heritage. My ancestors immigrated from Ireland as Scots Irish in 1734, fought and defeated the British at King's Mountain in 1780. Since the American Revolution we have participated in every war since then through Vietnam with the exception of 1812 and the Spanish American War. My wife's family immigrated 100 years later as indentured servants and were freed after years of servitude. The only difference between our families was 100 years. We are all immigrants except for native Americans.
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Re: Ruger SR1911
« Reply #25 on: September 14, 2011, 07:59:15 AM »
And there is a school of thought that the "Native Americans" imigrated from Asia :) . I come from a very old Family as well. The first time my family came west of the Appalachians was with Daniel Boone when he founded Boonesborough. Heck one of my family married a guy named David Crockett) The King of England gave my family a big chunk of Land in  a wilderness called Ohio as a reward for what the did in the Franch and Indian war) My family fought in every war since the French and Indian wars up to and including Desert Storm. I have many career military in my family as well, (Myself included). You could say we are still fighting in them as I have one Brother that is lead Engineer for the new Joint Strike Fighter, and another that is one of the Lead engineers for Air Force Radar systems. (My Son is a LTJG Flying in Hurricane hunters for NOAA) I am all for buying American, but the product I am buying must be the best quality I can afford. I have not heard of any issues with Ruger's metal process lately. It seems they have mastered  Metal Injection Molding and through the years it has served them well. I have many American made Firearms, but I also have some West German Sigs and Italian Beretta Shotguns.  Even our own Military carries Small arms made by companies owned by overseas corporations.(Even though they are made in USA)
 I am going to look at both the RO and the SR1911 and the one that offers the best overall combination of Price, features, quality, balance, and overall appearance to my eyes  wins.

One more thing concerning Ruger. Unlike all other Firearms companies that I have talked to (S&W, Springfield, Sig-Saur, Nighthawk, and Wilson to name a few) they offer NO discounts to indivudual Military or LE Personnel.

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Re: Ruger SR1911
« Reply #26 on: September 22, 2011, 08:28:40 PM »

This one isn't my cup of tea but it is another player in a crowded 1911 field. The sights are easily changed out to Novak's or similar.



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« Reply #27 on: September 22, 2011, 08:38:37 PM »
Says that they're made in NY.
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« Reply #28 on: September 22, 2011, 08:53:21 PM »

Yes, sir. I thought that might help to welcome me back after the run to Sao Paulo.

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« Reply #29 on: September 22, 2011, 09:32:11 PM »
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Yes, sir. I thought that might help to welcome me back after the run to Sao Paulo.

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