Thanks guys! Can't wait to shoot it! I've never even SHOT one!
Wow.....never shot one?!!!! That's a crime in some parts of the country.
Congrats, I like it. Love the grips
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FINALLY took the leap! My first 1911!
- Thread starter Sheepdog Gear
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Wow.....never shot one?!!!! That's a crime in some parts of the country.
Congrats, I like it. Love the grips
I'm going to show this to my wife when I get the "why do you need another one for?", eye-rolling, admonishment.
Congratulations, OP. That's a very nice looking 1911.
Is that a total of 67 handguns or 67 1911's?
Congrats OP, beautiful gun! Ruger 1911 was my first as well, though mine was the SR1911. Very nice gun, but I've already bought two more 1911's since...lol!
wizardfitz
Expert
Fantastic piece. I was offered 1 when it came into my LGS. Like a fool I thought other bills came first. I regret it now.
Sheepdog Gear
Expert
Thanks guys! I'm sure after I shoot it, I'll be hook, line, and sinker. 
Congrats! I absolutely love the Night Watchman SR1911s. I have the original SR1911 and am thrilled with the purchase. I haven't bought my 2nd 1911 yet, but I have a feeling it will be coming sooner rather than later. I'm hoping for a Dan Wesson, but not sure if I can swallow that price tag just yet.
I've been thoroughly impressed with the trigger, but I don't have much to compare it to. I've compared it directly with a RO, and S&W E series that was sent to S&W for a trigger job. The RO was a range rental gun, and it seemed pretty damn dirty, so that could have been the reason why I wasn't THAT impressed by it (I still want one). The SR1911 had a better trigger than both, surprisingly. Not sure if I got lucky, as I haven't done anything to it other than shoot the hell out of it.
I've been thoroughly impressed with the trigger, but I don't have much to compare it to. I've compared it directly with a RO, and S&W E series that was sent to S&W for a trigger job. The RO was a range rental gun, and it seemed pretty damn dirty, so that could have been the reason why I wasn't THAT impressed by it (I still want one). The SR1911 had a better trigger than both, surprisingly. Not sure if I got lucky, as I haven't done anything to it other than shoot the hell out of it.
Sheepdog Gear
Expert
The trigger pull is a very consistent 6lbs on mine. Don't know what "normal" is for a 1911, but that's what mine is. MAN does it feel nicer than any handgun trigger I've pulled!
I FEEL like mine is near 4 lbs, but have no proof of that. No take-up, no grit, just a clean break. It is a bit lighter than my G19, with lots of rounds through it and 3.5lb connector. I don't have much experience with other 1911s (only a few trigger pulls on the two), but mine seems lighter. Maybe it is all in my head since it is MINE, but who knows.
Nicely done! A first 1911 can be a make or break thing. If done wrong, it can put you off on the whole type. If done right, it's the beginning of a relationship that will keep at least one in your safe for the rest of your life. Looks like you did it right.
Shoots4Fun
Master
The finish is awesome. I hadn't see that model before. My buddy has the original SR1911 and it is a nice shooter.
Great pics too...you should work for Ruger...
Great pics too...you should work for Ruger...
