RUGER SR1911

Description

The Ruger SR1911 is among the best 1911 handguns out of the box and is all of the gun many shooters need. The pistol wasn’t introduced all that long ago, but has earned a solid reputation as a working man’s 1911. It has a relatively slim, ergonomic, and effective firearm that is based on proven principles. If anyone thinks Ruger cannot make a stylish gun, the SR1911 puts a lie to that statement.

The appearance of the SR1911 is flawless. The machine work is flawless. The stainless steel slide and frame are well fitted. As the slide is racked, the locking lugs run smoothly out of lockup, and the pistol locks solidly again as the slide comes to rest.

Ruger SR1911 Review

The pistol features a slightly extended thumb safety and a modern beavertail-type grip safety. Trigger compression is a tight and smooth at 5.1 pounds. The beavertail safety funnels the hand into the grip as the handle is grasped. The grip safety — when depressed properly — releases its hold on the trigger about halfway into the grip safety’s travel.

The checkered mainspring housing helps the shooter keep a firm grip on the handgun. The slide is a forged unit, while the frame is cast. I have no problems with cast parts. Ruger revolvers are cast. These revolvers are easily the strongest modern revolver. Perhaps, they are the strongest revolvers ever made.

The barrel is a standard five-inch long 1911 .45 ACP barrel. The two halves of the feed ramp — one on the barrel and one on the frame — are nicely polished. There is the requisite 1/32-inch gap between the two halves to ensure proper feed reliability.

It has the following specs