Emissary is a fancy one for sure. I don’t know if it’s because I’m getting older and my tastes are changing, or if it’s because I have an infinity for plain looking pistols coming from a lifetime spent with Glocks.
But I think I prefer the classic GI type of lines when it comes to 1911’s. My Sig Sauer Extreme runs great. But when comparing it to my Springfield Range Officer, I really dig the fact that the RO is designed with a match grade heavy barrel, match grade trigger and competition style lock work, but all that goodness is hidden in the styling of a basic, matte black GI finish and design.
My Sig Extreme has all the external bells & whistles. Underneath picatinny lugs for a light, nice knurled serrations on the front strap.
But I like the smooth clean simple and basic lines on my Springfield with it’s simple wooden grip panels and cannon & ball logo. Less is truly more when it comes to 1911’s I think.
Striker fired pistols make ya want to go out and get a laser and light and red dot and magazine extensions.
I like my 1911’s like my women. Plain Jane but they sure can cook….
Your Ronin is very beautiful in appearance while also still being and keeping the beauty of simplicity in it’s design.
I would break that thing in until it’s action and trigger is buttery smooth in its operation. Get a beautiful holster to stick it in, get to know it like a life long best friend,
And then never change another thing about it. Ever.
But I think I prefer the classic GI type of lines when it comes to 1911’s. My Sig Sauer Extreme runs great. But when comparing it to my Springfield Range Officer, I really dig the fact that the RO is designed with a match grade heavy barrel, match grade trigger and competition style lock work, but all that goodness is hidden in the styling of a basic, matte black GI finish and design.
My Sig Extreme has all the external bells & whistles. Underneath picatinny lugs for a light, nice knurled serrations on the front strap.
But I like the smooth clean simple and basic lines on my Springfield with it’s simple wooden grip panels and cannon & ball logo. Less is truly more when it comes to 1911’s I think.
Striker fired pistols make ya want to go out and get a laser and light and red dot and magazine extensions.
I like my 1911’s like my women. Plain Jane but they sure can cook….
Your Ronin is very beautiful in appearance while also still being and keeping the beauty of simplicity in it’s design.
I would break that thing in until it’s action and trigger is buttery smooth in its operation. Get a beautiful holster to stick it in, get to know it like a life long best friend,
And then never change another thing about it. Ever.
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