I have been wanting one of those Ruger 1911's. I love the 1911!!, I have two, I have a Safari Arms Enforcer ( a compact 45 acp 1911) and a full size Smith & Wesson Tactical Rail 1911. I have only had 1 Ruger 1911 in my hand and it was really nice, I should have bought it when I had a chance, they are pretty hard to find around here.Very impressive Reinhardt. I know what you mean. I just traded my mini 14 for my first 1911 (Ruger SR1911). Wow this thing shoots great and less than $700!!!