No argument from me. What I look for is a pistol that goes bang. I dont believe I could bring myself to $6500 for a custom 1911. That is a safe queen.That is from the Brown, Wilson, Baer, Nighthawk, etc shops. Go to a world class custom builder and you are looking at $6500 and up for a full house custom.
In no way a fan of Ruger’s offering, but worth mentioning Caspian frames are cast.And does anyone know if this is a cast frame like the rest of their 1911's?? I don't know how they think they can justify that price with a cast frame. Hell even if it was forged, I still wouldn't pay $1,800.
Interesting. I wonder about STI frames.In no way a fan of Ruger’s offering, but worth mentioned Caspian frames are cast.
For a combat firearm, bang for the buck it’s hard to beat a Gen 5 Glock, agreed.Usually you get what you pay for; but look what a durable, dependable, reliable, simple Glock sells for and the fact it last for a huge number of rounds; and you have wonder why you spend $6,500 for something that goes bang just like a Glock does and probably last longer.
I have never seen this Ruger but maybe I could become a fan considering the work and price.
A $2500, $3500, $4500 or a $6500 1911 is like a good trigger or a cue stick which hits softer than others. You won't know it until you experience it.Interesting. I wonder about STI frames.
I think the Ruger has some hand work but not on a par with the custom manufacturers or the so called individual gunsmiths producing works at $6,500. Usually you get what you pay for; but look what a durable, dependable, reliable, simple Glock sells for and the fact it last for a huge number of rounds; and you have wonder why you spend $6,500 for something that goes bang just like a Glock does and probably last longer.
I have never seen this Ruger but maybe I could become a fan considering the work and price.
Thats a beef I have with anything Ruger that's advertised as a Precision, or Target anything. They have no accuracy guarantee. Too often I and others have been let down by the lack of accuracy and Ruger just takes the position it meets their standards. A $500.00 gun Im willing to take a chance, $1,800.00 +...no way.I would like to handle one and take a good look at things in person. Also since they are advertising this as an out of the box, ready for competition piece what kind of accuracy they are advertising.
1911 Heaven has 5 brand new Baers listed under $2k, and another 5 just over that mark on their site right now, and the most expensive one is $2900.https://cj1911heaven.com/LesBaerInventory.htmlI think this pistol may find a slot in the market. Today's customs are running in almost $4,000 class. Les Baer still has a few a tad under $3,000 but not most. The least expensive is $3,000 plus and if you ask for anything on them the cost balloons real fast to $3500 +. Add taxes and you are paying a lot. So a semi custom at that price is not bad and Ruger makes one tough pistol. Discount it a bit and it is in like flynn.
Correction. Just over $1500.I paid just over 1400 after shipping and transfer fee for my DW Silverback 10mm brand new.
How's the parts quality, and fitting?I paid a lot less than $2500 for my Koenig Ruger and it feels as good as, and shoots as good as, the Wilson Combat CQB that I paid a $1000 more for. As for Les Baer, I agree my Premier II is a real bargain when compared to other high-grade 1911's.