[KMO]

I believe I was one of the first lucky guys to find an SR1911 for sale here in Arizona. I liked it from the beginning, but I didn't care much for the bead-blast stainless finish on the whole pistol. We use KG Gun Kote weekly in the production of our products, so I just couldn't resist trying out KG's new desert tan finish, along with the flat black we use regularly. I have one friend giving me grief about the two-tone look, but I like it (Hey, it's my pistol, right?). Dare I suggest...it's the way Ruger should have made the SR1911 from the start?

 

[handgun2]

Beautiful gun! Want bad!

 

[SHOOTER13]

Not bad at all !!

 

[KMO]

Thanks guys...

 

[bikeride4fun]

Looks great.........

 

[Birddogyz]

Very nice! how bout a range report.

 

[KMO]

Very nice! how bout a range report.

Well, I have no targets to post, but this pistol has always been a solid performer. It has also worked great with Chip McCormick mags, which I appreciated since my Sig Scorpion is so picky about magazines. I haven't even fired the SR1911 since this face lift, but I don't expect any differences. It's a workhorse.

 

[warbird1]

One fine looking gun. Where did you get the grips?

 

[KMO]

Those are Hogue Palm Swell grips. I believe I ordered them from MidwayUSA. I inlaid the Ruger medallions. They used to found everywhere, but I don't see the medallions as much as I used to.

 

[Neetan]

Review please

Dear KMO

I am thinking about the SR1911.
Could you please give me a review on all the good`s and BAD`s?
Love to know your thoughts. I am new to this and have a chance to buy one at a decent price. Why did you not go for a 9mm or a 40 cal?
Should I be reloading with this gun?

Sorry for my rant.
Just information hungry.

Thanks,

Neetan

 

[KMO]

If the SR1911 was a collector piece, I wouldn't have messed with the finish. It isn't. But, it is a solid 70-series 1911 pistol, manufactured by a very reputable company, and mine has been a steady performer. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a dependable 1911. It will also accept any 1911 magazine I have tried with it, which includes faithful lock-backs after the final round was fired. Don't hesitate to buy one if you're considering it...

 

[usmc66]

I personally prefer the SS finish on the factory guns, but that is what makes being a gun owner so nice. Everyone can choose what pleases them. I have had my SR1911 for 6 months and love it. Never a hiccup and very easy to shoot.

 

[KMO]

As long as the frame is desert tan, the grips may as well follow the same theme...

 

[handgun2]

very nice! would love to shoot one. gotta find a friend/someone who has one,, to compare to my Cz's.

thanks
k

 

[wbw2]

I love the desert tan look.
Here is my dt para, for whatever reason para calls it coyote brown.

 

[KMO]

Very nice, wbw2. I like those grips with that finish. Whatever they may call it, it sure looks very close to KG's desert tan finish...

 

[boltaction]

As long as the frame is desert tan, the grips may as well follow the same theme...

I love my SR1911, carry it all the time. You took a great looking gun and made it look even better. Congrats

 

[colin1230]

Squirt, squirt, squirt!

 

[seal12]

Have one of the first SR1911s and your not getting a complaint from me. I shoot reloads as well as factory and this firearm handles all with ease.

KMO thats is one OUTSTANDING looking firearm !! Love the desert Tan look

 

[KMO]

Thanks seal...I never would have done it to a more expensive 1911, but I like it on the Ruger...