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orionengnr · March 7, 2013, 10:25 PM

Looks like they are asking MSRP on the Ruger, while the S&W is about $350 below MSRP.

Yes, the S&W is used, but it sounds worth looking into.
I'm not crazy about target sights, or the two-tone finish, but those are the only negatives I can come up with.

Both S&W and Ruger build very good handguns, and both have a strong reputation for Customer Service (should you ever need it).

In the interest of full disclosure, I own an S&W 1911, and like it very much, but I am also on my LGS's waiting list for a Ruger 1911.

I don't think you can go too far wrong either way.

March 7, 2013, 10:25 PM	#4
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 5,177	Looks like they are asking MSRP on the Ruger, while the S&W is about $350 below MSRP. Yes, the S&W is used, but it sounds worth looking into. I'm not crazy about target sights, or the two-tone finish, but those are the only negatives I can come up with. Both S&W and Ruger build very good handguns, and both have a strong reputation for Customer Service (should you ever need it). In the interest of full disclosure, I own an S&W 1911, and like it very much, but I am also on my LGS's waiting list for a Ruger 1911. I don't think you can go too far wrong either way.