- Oct 8, 2007
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i think you got a used gun.
Newest Addition to the Family - SR1911!
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BigRick
Hooligan #15
I bought a "NEW" gun at The Tackle Box once and after I got it home and the excitement wore off I noticed it was not so new. It was really really dirty. When I called them they told me all gun sales were final and I should have done a better job looking at it before I bought it. Live and learn. I've haven't been back and will never go back to them again.
PapiBarcelona
Ultimate Member
- Jan 1, 2011
- 7,359
LOL That is some serious nonsense, that's quite a few rounds of ammo put through it.
Like buying a new car with 3,500 miles. The Sales manager used it for a month for personal business, but here, you can clean it up and do all the maintenance on it.
Like buying a new car with 3,500 miles. The Sales manager used it for a month for personal business, but here, you can clean it up and do all the maintenance on it.
bikerbankr
Active Member
It made me feel a little better that the other "new" one they had in stock looked identical to the one I bought. What are the odds that both of them have been test driven? This will, however, be the last time I take a "new" gun for granted and don't field strip it before I purchase. Lesson learned.
On to the range report! Put 200 rounds through her Saturday night and I have to say, I'm extremely happy with the way she handles. This is my first 1911 so that may not carry as much weight as the review of a seasoned 1911 shooter but WOW this is a great feeling gun. While we didn't measure the groups due to the excitement, my buddy and I were both shooting very well. At 15yds, all hits were 10-ring with many touching each other. It got a little sketchy at 25 but hey, for my first time out with her, I felt pretty good. Next trip I'll be sure to get pics.
On to the range report! Put 200 rounds through her Saturday night and I have to say, I'm extremely happy with the way she handles. This is my first 1911 so that may not carry as much weight as the review of a seasoned 1911 shooter but WOW this is a great feeling gun. While we didn't measure the groups due to the excitement, my buddy and I were both shooting very well. At 15yds, all hits were 10-ring with many touching each other. It got a little sketchy at 25 but hey, for my first time out with her, I felt pretty good. Next trip I'll be sure to get pics.
Ruger factory fires their handguns and provides spent shell casings. Since this 1911 is currently Ruger's showpiece, maybe they put one magazine downrange to verify functionality/operation before it went out the door. It wouldn't/doesn't bother me. Enjoy it. You got yourself a beautiful pistol that should last a lifetime.
lkenefic
Ultimate Member
- Aug 19, 2011
- 3,778
This piece has definitely been shot more than a couple of times for Quality Control and to provide a spent shell casing. Every new gun I've ever purchased looked like the Dan Wesson that Intercooler posted (nice piece BTW). It's tough to tell whether or not it's had a few more rounds through it, or a few more boxes of rounds through it... regardless, it should have at least been cleaned before letting it out the door.
PapiBarcelona
Ultimate Member
- Jan 1, 2011
- 7,359
Since you bought it at a gun range, does it sound weird that it might have some range time on it?
bikerbankr
Active Member
For a gun being sold with a full MSRP price tag, yes. I would expect it to have only been fired at the factory.
PapiBarcelona
Ultimate Member
- Jan 1, 2011
- 7,359
I would assume it's sold as new because the firearm has never been transferred to an individual.
Mooseman
R.I.P.- Hooligan #4
bikerbankr, how did it look after you put 200 rounds through it? Was it dirtier, cleaner, or about the same as when you bought it? That should tell you something right there. By the way, nice gun. I have been lusting for one of them for a long time now.
bikerbankr
Active Member
Overall, much dirtier. There was a lot more residue in and around the chamber. I haven't cleaned her up yet so I'll take some pics tomorrow for you guys to review.
I've heard you tend to get a case of the sticky-fingers whenever there's an SR1911 around. If I ever make it out to a Hooligan day, I'll be sure to keep an eye on ya. :p
-Mike
bikerbankr
Active Member
Well...unfortunately I never got the chance to take those pics..
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?p=1970771#post1970771
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?p=1970771#post1970771
Andronitis
Active Member
Some factories fire more then just one or two rounds. Additionally being a 1911 if there was any kind of fitting issue it would have been sent back reworked and then more rounds fired.
Having seen hundreds of new guns that are shipped dirty I can say that it is not like a factory or an IP to clean a new gun.
So, with out speaking for the store that the OP bought this from, stop suggesting that the new gun that was sold as used.
Having seen hundreds of new guns that are shipped dirty I can say that it is not like a factory or an IP to clean a new gun.
So, with out speaking for the store that the OP bought this from, stop suggesting that the new gun that was sold as used.
madchestermonkey
Pond straddler
Hope you get to enjoy it, I looked at one a few weeks ago, its now on the list!
