An American made Ruger 1911?...................That's a pistol I'd buy in a Hearbeat, over an Indo-MIM remington R1............
Ruger, and Pinetree Castings have been producing some of the very best investment castings available anywhere........That's a fact!......Take a close look at any Ruger Model 77 receiver. It's Georgous!
Re: the Pistol itself..........It really looks to me, like Ruger put their efforts in the right places......All American Made, Solid lockup of barrel/slide and frame, Good sights and safeties, Ti firingpin (faster lock times), Series 70 design, overall great finish ..........Two mags, one, 7rnd & one 8 rnd.
Yup, I'd like to try one of these................Oh, I NEVER had any interest in the remingtom R1, 'cause I know the remington "business ethic" on that gun....... :

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..........In fact, it's safe to say, I know remingtons current business ethic for everything they market......
Roe,
you (and I) can still get caught up on some of those older huge 9MM's that Ruger built years ago......I agree,....They were way too massive!, and left a lot to be desired re: fit and finish...........but this is different! ;D ;D
Tom