Ruger SR1911
| Ruger SR1911 | |
|---|---|
 Ruger SR1911 | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Sturm, Ruger & Co. |
| Unit cost | $829.00[1] |
| Produced | 2011–present[1] |
| Variants | SR1911 Commander (SR1911CMD) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 39 ounces (1,100 g), SR1911 36.4 ounces (1,030 g), SR1911CMD[1] |
| Length | 8.67 inches (22.0 cm), SR1911 7.75 inches (19.7 cm), SR1911CMD[1] |
| Barrel length | 5 inches (13 cm), SR1911 4.25 inches (10.8 cm), SR1911CMD[1] |
| Width | 1.34 inches (3.4 cm)[1] |
| Height | 5.45 inches (13.8 cm)[1] |
| Caliber | .45 ACP, 10mm Auto, and 9mm Luger[1] |
| Barrels | 1:16 right hand twist[1] |
| Action | Short recoil operation (Single Action)[1] |
| Feed system | 8+1 round box magazine, SR1911 7+1 round box magazine, SR1911CMD[1] |
| Sights | Fixed Novak 3-dot[1] |
The Ruger SR1911 is a semi-automatic pistol modeled after the classic Colt M1911 pistol.
Design
[edit]Like the M1911, the Ruger 1911 is single action only. It also has features such as a beavertail grip safety and a manually operated thumb safety.
In addition to these two safeties, the Ruger SR1911 also has a sear disconnect, slide stop and half-cock position.
Although Colt's 80 series developed a trigger operated firing pin block safety, and Kimber and Smith & Wesson use a Swartz firing-pin safety, which is operated by the grip safety; the Ruger SR1911 pistol features a titanium firing pin and heavy firing pin spring, which negates the need for a firing pin block, offering an updated safety feature without compromising trigger pull weight.
To improve quality, the stainless steel barrel and bushings are all produced from the same bar stock and on the same machine.
Features such as an oversized ejection port and an extended magazine release enhance the performance of the weapon as well.
The SR1911 also has a visual inspection port which allows for visual confirmation that the chamber is loaded.[2].
Variants
[edit]- SR1911: features a full length 8.67" slide with a 5" barrel, a standard magazine capacity of 8+1 and a weight of 39 oz. Constructed from low-glare stainless steel.
- SR1911 Commander (SR1911CMD): has a shorter overall length of 7.75", shorter barrel length of 4.25", reduced magazine capacity of 7+1, and lighter unloaded weight of 36.40 oz. Also constructed from low-glare stainless steel.[1]
- SR1911 Lightweight Commander (SR1911LWCMD): Same overall length of 7.75", shorter barrel length of 4.25", same magazine capacity of 7+1, and an even lighter unloaded weight of 29.3 oz, thanks to its frame being constructed from lightweight anodized aluminum, rather than stainless steel. This also makes the Lightweight Commander a two-tone pistol.
- SR1911 Officer (SR1911LWOfficer) comes with 3.6" barrel and is chambered in 9mm.
References
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