Wow, this is the first story I've heard of someone actually handling one and leaving the store without buying it.
I have one and like it. Ruger made some strange decisions about spring rates as the gun comes with very heavy springs (action and mainspring) that make it very stiff. The stiffness is made worse by some very sharp corners on the slide where it cams over the disconnector and hammer. Some stone work was required on mine to smooth it out.
My only disappointment with the gun is the fact that Ruger elected to make the slide stop cut all the way through the rail, as opposed to drilling a neat hole. Doesn't affect function, just make a place that has to be cleaned.
Everyone I know who's gotten one of the SR1911s for use in WB is very happy with the choice. They all comment on the great accuracy of the pistol.
Really? You left without it?