Ruger SR1911 questions.

[IndyGunner]

I'm picking up an sr1911 tomorrow and I have a few questions.

This is my first 1911, I am very excited. I dont know a few things though.

What parts do I need, and what is the process of installing the black magwell?

Any idea on what color those vz grips are? Black/grey or black desert?

When installing the grips, do I need any bushings of any kind or are they just screw in?

Finally, anyone have any suggestions for night sights?


Thank you!

 

[Nacho Man]

The vz grips look like grey black. No change in bushings unless you buy slim panels. Dont over tighten the grip screws, you may notice the screws loosen up after a range trip, I use these little rubber #60 O-ring washers on my grip screws. Keeps the screws from loosening up. You can get em at Home Depot at the plumbing dept. As for the magwell, looks like the owner might have swapped the msh.

 

[NHT3]

Put a couple of hundred rounds through it and see if you think it needs anything. You might like it just as it is. Personally I wouldn't do anything to it other that CT laser grips but that's my personal preference and you may not be inclined that direction.
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[LPMan59]

those grips are the best

 

[357 Terms]

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Nice. I don't know what size of dovetail cut Ruger uses for the sights, should't be too hard to find out.

Check Brownells, they may have sights listed for it.

 

[ryan3030]

The easiest way to add a magwell is to replace the Main Spring Housing (MSH):
Ed Brown Mainspring Housing Flat Drop-In Maxi-Well 1911 Government

You can also use one of these:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/668022/swenson-custom-magazine-well-1911-blue

The process is: http://forums.1911forum.com/showpost.php?p=2910262&postcount=8

those grips are the best

+1 for the Black Gray Operators II.

Here they are on a Springfield and a Sig

Welcome to the 1911 world, kiss your money goodbye!

 

[tv1217]

Those are cool.


Still prefer my Ruger Eagle Wings, though.

 

[JetGirl]

Still prefer my Ruger Eagle Wings, though.

Those are pretty sweet.

 

[bmbutch]

I love mine in it's factory state, one of the best looking 1911s I've seen, if you factor in cost, the BEST looking!

 

[Principal Skinr]

Those Eagle grips are sharp! I think this gun looks good with just about anything. Mine currently has the standard grips. I've got a Remington R1 stainless, and I'm thinking about getting the Remington grips that look like the standard Ruger's. Then, the guns would look almost like a set.

 

[IndyGunner]

Thanks for all the help! That answered just about everything.

One thing left though... you mentioned you NEED the bushings if you get the slim models. I'm actually very interested in them. Can you confirm that I must have them?

Honestly, I dont plan on changing the magwell anytime soon.. but the grips and a few wilson combat mags are on my list.

Thanks again!

 

[IndyGunner]

Those are cool.


Still prefer my Ruger Eagle Wings, though.

Those look nice! Straight from ruger?

 

[Simon6101]

Yes

The Ruger Eagle grips are straight from Ruger

 

[tv1217]

Here:

SR1911-Eaglewings-Cocobolo-Grips-Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.

 

[NHT3]

Thanks for all the help! That answered just about everything.

One thing left though... you mentioned you NEED the bushings if you get the slim models. I'm actually very interested in them. Can you confirm that I must have them?

Honestly, I dont plan on changing the magwell anytime soon.. but the grips and a few wilson combat mags are on my list.

Thanks again!

You WILL need to have the bushings replaced if you switch to the thin grips. I'm not sure how Ruger installs them but Wilson and Nighthawk put a little loctite on them so if you aren't comfortable getting the old ones out seek help.
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[JetGirl]

You WILL need to have the bushings replaced if you switch to the thin grips. I'm not sure how Ruger installs them but Wilson and Nighthawk put a little loctite on them so if you aren't comfortable getting the old ones out seek help.
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Yeah, that ^. I don't think I've heard of anybody staking them lately. Some of that epoxy stuff is badder than loctite and you will destroy the standard originals getting them out. Can't be helped.

 

[IndyGunner]

BOOM!... or is it bang?

 

[rgrimm01]

Congrats on the new firearm. I love that gun. I do not have one, but the want is there. They have a spartan/clean look about them that I find appealing. Look forward to the range report...

 

[IndyGunner]

Look forward to the range report...

You're telling me! ha

 

[Irishman]

The problem with grips loosening seems to be different with each one. I have about 300 rounds through mine and still tight as the day I recieved it.