One Special 1911

[JimT]

During the time that we were living in Mozambique, the 30th Anniversary of The Shootists was approaching. The Board decided to have Ruger build a special 1911 for the occasion. Being in Africa and not planning on returning to the U.S. other than for visits, I passed up ordering one.

Life however has a way of changing our plans and I moved back to the States in 2016 after my wife passed away.

Fast forward some months and one day my son-in-law Lane said, "Lets run into the gun shop. I want to look at something." So we headed into town. In the store he was busy with one of the guys and I spent some time talking with the owner. Then Lane called me over to look at a gun he had in front of him. It was a Ruger SR1911 and it was a Shootists Anniversary gun! I asked him, "How did you score that?" He said, "Look at it carefully." I did and there was a note from the Board Members of The Shootists saying that it was voted by the Board to send me a 30th Anniversary 1911! I was completely blown away!

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Ruger did a great job building their 1911 and based on the one I have I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone who is looking to buy a 1911. Not only is it faithful to John Browning's design, it has Ruger's warranty behind it! I haven't put more than 500 - 600 rounds through it but it has never given me a feeding problem and has produced good accuracy.

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I felt this gun needed a special holster and in my stash I had it! An original Roy's Pancake holster designed for the 1911.

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And to make it even more special, it was given to me years ago by Paco Kelly! He had used it during his days in the DEA.

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I don't have many "Bar-b-cue Guns" but this one in this holster is certainly one of my first choices.

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[Tycer]

Oh my. That’s awesome.

[Scott Tschirhart]

Very nice Jim!

[marlinman93]

What a nice gun, and gesture Jim!

[TedH]

Excellent

[AmBraCol]

I like how you've personalized yours. They are nifty pistolas indeed. Thanks for the backstory on how yours came to you.

[COSteve]

Sweet!

[gamekeeper]

WOW

[Bill in Oregon]

Can't think of anyone who deserves that shooter more than you, Jim. It found its way home!

[Grizz]

Perfect story. Outstanding son-in-law too.

[Walt]

I don't shoot automatics often because I hate picking up brass but when I do it's usually a 1911. I have a Colt Series 70, a Smith, a Kimber and a Sig, all in .45. Your Ruger is a beautiful gun with special meaning.

Thanks for the pictures!

[Griff]

Very nice Jim. Ruger builds a quality 1911 and that example is nicely embellished.

[Sixgun]

That sure was a surprise that you were not expecting……I bet that sure made your day…….good for you Jim!——006

[JimT]

That sure was a surprise that you were not expecting……I bet that sure made your day…….good for you Jim!——006

Yes it was. It is a pleasant gun to shoot ... really nice trigger ... good sights. Shooting heavy loads at 20 yards

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Recoil of that load

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[Streetstar]

That sure was a surprise that you were not expecting……I bet that sure made your day…….good for you Jim!——006

Yes it was. It is a pleasant gun to shoot ... really nice trigger ... good sights. Shooting heavy loads at 20 yards
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Recoil of that load
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Awesome! And a range report to boot! Good stuff all the way around