By God they've finally done it!

Discussion in 'Semi-Auto Handguns' started by RustyShackleford101, Jul 21, 2012.

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  1. Jul 21, 2012 #1
    RustyShackleford101

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    Ts official, rock river is now making a POLYMER FRAME 1911. BLASPHEMY!!! I bet John M. Browning is rolling over in his grave. Who agrees and who disagrees?
     
    RustyShackleford101, Jul 21, 2012
    RustyShackleford101, Jul 21, 2012
  3. Jul 21, 2012 #2
    Axxe55

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    Rusty, i like the 1911's, and i even like polymer guns, i have a couple, but i don't think the two should be combined! so with that said, i can safely say i would never buy one.
     
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  5. Jul 21, 2012 #3
    MrWray

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    I know that we live in a world of new technology and there are some nice polymer pistols,BUT i dont think that the 1911 should be turned plastic.

    Some things are just better left alone
     
    MrWray, Jul 21, 2012
    MrWray, Jul 21, 2012
  6. Jul 21, 2012 #4
    Fathead00

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    They are coming over to the dark side!!! HAHAHA;) I still want my RUGER SR1911.
     
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    Fathead00, Jul 21, 2012
  7. Jul 21, 2012 #5
    Axxe55

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    ME TOO! that SR1911 is one good looking pistol.
     
    Axxe55, Jul 21, 2012
    Axxe55, Jul 21, 2012
  8. Jul 21, 2012 #6
    Fathead00

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    Hell yeah!! I keep a pic on my phone just to remind me that I had it in my hands!!!:( then I had a chance to buy one, but I bought a gun before I knew it was in!!!!

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    Fathead00, Jul 21, 2012
    Fathead00, Jul 21, 2012
  9. Jul 21, 2012 #7
    Axxe55

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    Fathead, i have Ruger's new for 2012 catalog and the have a good sized picture. i need another copy, from all my drooling!
     
    Axxe55, Jul 21, 2012
    Axxe55, Jul 21, 2012
  10. Jul 21, 2012 #8
    cj84

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    If polymer was around in 1911 whos to say they wouldn't have used it
     
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  11. Jul 21, 2012 #9
    Axxe55

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    it wasn't, so it's a moot point! you could always copy a Glock in steel!
     
    Axxe55, Jul 21, 2012
    Axxe55, Jul 21, 2012
  12. Jul 21, 2012 #10
    canebrake

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  13. Jul 21, 2012 #11
    HOSSFLY

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    "Who you think you gonna shoot with that little plastic 1911 thingie?

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  14. Jul 21, 2012 #12
    fmj

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    Just another failed attempt to improve upon perfection:mad:
     
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  15. Jul 21, 2012 #13
    HOSSFLY

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    Yeah- all steel to all plastic--GREAT improvement
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    HOSSFLY, Jul 21, 2012
    HOSSFLY, Jul 21, 2012
  16. Jul 21, 2012 #14
    gollygee

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    I don't remember who they were, but read where several other manufacturers have already tried their hand at a plastic 1911 & they didn't go over very well, so were discontinued. I don't figure Rock River will have any better luck.


    P.S. I don't see the advantage since weight is about the same as an aluminum framed 1911.
     
    gollygee, Jul 21, 2012
    gollygee, Jul 21, 2012
  17. Jul 21, 2012 #15
    trip286

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    Depending on the price, I'm thinking about getting one someday. I would prefer a smaller model, even possible a smaller caliber, in a 1911 style. Something like a commander at the very least, or a mustang or pocket lite in the more extreme.
     
    trip286, Jul 21, 2012
    trip286, Jul 21, 2012
  18. Jul 21, 2012 #16
    HOSSFLY

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    I bet the POS is railed too :(
     
    HOSSFLY, Jul 21, 2012
    HOSSFLY, Jul 21, 2012
  19. Jul 21, 2012 #17
    trip286

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    Nope, it seems to be pretty close to the classic lines of a standard government 1911.
     
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    trip286, Jul 21, 2012
  20. Jul 21, 2012 #18
    HOSSFLY

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    Well, I suppose thats a plus :eek:
     
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    HOSSFLY, Jul 21, 2012
  21. Jul 21, 2012 #19
    pagj17

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    It's a bit lighter but... wider. Half an inch in circumference according to a gun rag i was reading. Some of that is in the grips though.
     
    pagj17, Jul 21, 2012
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  22. Jul 21, 2012 #20
    DanZZ

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    I'm pretty sure Kimber has made polymer 1911's for years
     
    DanZZ, Jul 21, 2012
    DanZZ, Jul 21, 2012
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