Ruger SR1911

[PJM]

Anybody have one and how do you like it? Any issues? The boss has given OK to add firearm to my collection for our 50th anniversary. I will not pass that up.

[BigAl52]

Had one gave it to the step daughter. She likes it and I liked it when I shot it. Good gun. No issues.

[fortyshooter]

I have the SR1911 Cmd which is 4 3/4 barrel length and of course .45 ACP.
Fantastic shooter I can just pick up and get right on target. Only issue was the front sight that was known to break off after 600-1000 rounds on the early models like mine. I bought it shortly after the Cmd came out. Ruger fixed it quickly and have had no other issues.
Some 40-50 yd shots. https://youtu.be/nP_bTWK1Qcc

[PJM]

Thanks for the info!

[Ernie]

I like mine, shoots well and I have no complaints. Sorry don't have a vid like Forty, but he can outshoot me in his sleep anyway.

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[North Country Gal]

I had one of the first when they had just been introduced. No issues, very comfortable to shoot. The cast frame on the standard SR gives a slightly different feel during the shot than a forged steel frame, but, if anything, it tends to feel even smoother. As always, though, when buying any 1911 in this price range, you will encounter differences in the trigger and fit and finish, one gun to the next, out of the box. Not a big deal, as long as you are patient and wait for a good one and do an inspection before buying.

[John E Davies]

I don’t currently own a 1911, but if I bought one it, would be a Lightweight Commander in 9mm. Yummy! I think it is a lot of gun for the money. Unfortunately my eyes no longer agree with iron sights so almost all of my guns are now wearing optics....

John Davies
Spokane WA

[fortyshooter]

The sights are nice...three white dots to line up and easy to see.

[fortyshooter]

I like mine, shoots well and I have no complaints. Sorry don't have a vid like Forty, but he can outshoot me in his sleep anyway.
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Need to get one of those Henry towels!

[deano5150]

I have both the SR1911 full size 45 and the lightweight commander in 9mm and love them both. I have 1900 rounds through the 45 and like fortyshooter the only problem I had was the front sight shearing off. Ruger fixed it for free (including 2nd Day Air shipping) in one week. I loved that pistol so much I realized I could go broke buying 45 ACP ammo. So I decided to buy the 9 mm lightweight commander. I put a heavier recoil spring in it (16lbs I think) because the factory spring was very light. I was afraid the gun would beat itself to death with such a light spring. I have fired about 2500 rounds through that pistol with no problems.
I think they’re great pistols for the price.

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