Ruger SR1911

Icebergb · March 2, 2013, 07:22 PM

Hey guys and gals. Just picked up a new sr1911 and wanted to get opinions from others about the gun. Have about 120 rounds through it and need to get better with my groups. Any tips or advice. Also has anyone had any trouble with the 7 round ruger mag

certified106 · March 2, 2013, 07:25 PM

Darn it was hoping for pictures!!! I have no experience with them other than wishing I had one. Congrats on the gun I am sure you will love it!

Uncle Malice · March 2, 2013, 07:27 PM

Congrats on the purchase! I'm pretty interested in those, myself. I don't have any experience with them yet, but from what I've heard, they've been doing pretty well.

I have the Springfield TRP, and I'm REALLY wanting the Champion Operator next.

The SR1911 commander size would be pretty sweet though.

Icebergb · March 2, 2013, 07:30 PM

I agree a commander would be sweet but I couldnt find one when I lucked up on this one. Its was the sr1911 an springer ro a taurus pt1911 the desert eagle 1911 and some kimbers

Uncle Malice · March 2, 2013, 08:32 PM

I wish they made the Range Officer without the adjustable sight. That's one hell of a good gun.

geetarman · March 2, 2013, 08:34 PM

Uncle,

I have one of each if you want to try them. Both SR1911s run fine.

Pud · March 2, 2013, 08:45 PM

I got an early SR1911 CMD in Jan. My first 1911 and it is awesome!

One of my best shooters, and a nice, tight fitting, quality piece.
I am a big fan of the Ruger guns- have four of them, and no complaints.
You will love your SR1911!
Pud

Uncle Malice · March 2, 2013, 08:52 PM

geetarman, awesome. Thanks for the offer! I'll shoot you a PM.

Brian48 · March 2, 2013, 08:57 PM

Quote:

I got an early SR1911 CMD in Jan. My first 1911 and it is awesome!
One of my best shooters, and a nice, tight fitting, quality piece.
I am a big fan of the Ruger guns- have four of them, and no complaints.
You will love your SR1911!
Pud

I can't wait for my CMD. Got one on order with my LGS, but there's no telling when the next shipment will get here. Waiting, waiting, waiting..........

lamarw · March 2, 2013, 09:10 PM

Congrats on your new pistol. Hope it serves you well. I know yours is not the Commander-size but just for info Guns & Ammo features the Commander-size and also the SR45 in the April issue.

ET. · March 3, 2013, 09:06 PM

I really wanted a SR1911 when I caught the 1911 bug in 2011. I couldn't find one anywhere, so I ended up with a Range Officer instead. I love it as a range gun, but if I needed it as a carry gun I would probably get rid of the adjustable sights (as was mentioned above). I think the SR1911 is a more ready carry gun, but both are good guns overall.

arch308 · March 3, 2013, 10:21 PM

I got one used about 3 months ago. Sweet gun and runs flawlessly. The only advise I can give you is "enjoy".
I saw one on Texas Gun Trader going for $900 today. That's way high but it's there.

ClydeFrog · March 4, 2013, 12:06 AM

I do not own one of John Moses Browning's most popular designs.
I was issued a beat down 1911a1 Remington Rand .45acp in USFK(South Korea) in 1990. I'm not a huge fan of the model but it has a rich history & 1,000s of hard corps supporters.
The fact that the USMC & Colt just set up a new military contract for a 1911a1 series .45acp pistol should tell you how highly the pistol is considered.
Brownells, www.brownells.com markets a printed catalog of just 1911 items & gear.
There are many books, articles and forums/media just for the 1911 models too.
Here are some sources you can check or research; www.boatmanbooks.com www.paladin-press.com www.deltapress.com www.gunvideo.com www.nra.org .

Many like the new G10 type pistol grips for the 1911a1 series. Hogue makes great pistol grips in alloy, wood, rubber, nylon. Craig Spegel of OR makes 1911 pistol grips in wood. www.CraigSpegel.com
Crimsontrace & Lasermax market add-on laser aimers that fit the 1911a1/SR1911 models: www.crimsontrace.com www.lasermax.com .

For top protection or carry rounds in .45acp, Id suggest these brands; Speer Gold Dot 230gr JHP +P, Ranger T/T Series 230gr JHP +P, Remington Golden Saber 230gr JHP +P, Hornady Critical Duty 220gr round, TAP .45acp, PowRball .45acp, Corbon DPX.
ClydeFrog
www.shopcorbon.com www.grafs.com www.midwayusa.com www.gunzilla.us www.weaponshield.com www.mpro7.com www.sgammo.com www.ableammo.com www.cheaperthandirt.com www.natchezss.com

chriscraft35 · March 8, 2013, 04:29 PM

Hey icebergb, congrats on the 1911 SR, they're one of the better quality 1911's out there. As far as your target groups, the 1911 is very trigger sensative, if not held properly you'll get the slightest muzzle movement. Best to just hit youtube and check out 1911 hand positioning and trigger squeeze, realy helped me a LOT! Good luck with the new gun, i know you'll enjoy it.

anothernewb · March 8, 2013, 05:06 PM

Other than being really darn stiff both of my ruger mags have worked well.

*NOVA* · March 8, 2013, 05:40 PM

OP, shoot your SR1911 wet (lubricated) put 500 rounds through it, and then come back and tell us if you notice a difference.

sir_n0thing · March 15, 2013, 12:19 PM

My SR1911 has about 2000 through it so far. Huge variety of brands ammo.
Both Ruger mags have been fine. Also picked up a stock mag from a Remington R1 as well as Metalform mag. All have work flawlessly, except for 1 single FTF (was with the Metalform)
Absolutely love shooting my SR1911!

/sent via tapatalk/

roc1 · March 16, 2013, 09:32 AM

Congrats on a great pistol and the best handgun design there is. I love mine I was lucky and got it before prices starting getting crazy. I put a EGW bushing on it and a trigger job and it shoots great right with the rest of my 1911"s. I reload and use a lot of lead bullets no problem how hard is 45acp to even find? I know it is limited around here but you can find it. How bout where you are?
Good luck and enjoy
Roc1

Marquezj16 · March 18, 2013, 01:27 AM

Congrats on the pistol. Practice, practice, practice. Get some snap caps and practice at home for cheap.

March 2, 2013, 07:22 PM	#1
Icebergb Member Join Date: February 15, 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 98	Ruger SR1911 Hey guys and gals. Just picked up a new sr1911 and wanted to get opinions from others about the gun. Have about 120 rounds through it and need to get better with my groups. Any tips or advice. Also has anyone had any trouble with the 7 round ruger mag

March 2, 2013, 07:25 PM	#2
certified106 Member Join Date: January 26, 2013 Posts: 51	Ruger SR1911 Darn it was hoping for pictures!!! I have no experience with them other than wishing I had one. Congrats on the gun I am sure you will love it!

March 2, 2013, 07:27 PM	#3
Uncle Malice Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,580	Congrats on the purchase! I'm pretty interested in those, myself. I don't have any experience with them yet, but from what I've heard, they've been doing pretty well. I have the Springfield TRP, and I'm REALLY wanting the Champion Operator next. The SR1911 commander size would be pretty sweet though. __________________ Handguns: 2x Glock 19.4 \| Glock 26.4 \| HK USP 9 \| HK P2000 \| HK VP9 SK \| HK P30 \| CZ Shadow 2 \| CZ P-10 C \| CZ P-07 \| CZP-01 \| S&W 360PD Rifles: DDM4 \| SGL 21 \| SAM7K \| Draco \| PSA PDW SBR \| ASA Side-Charger SBR \| CZ Scorpion K SBR \| Aero M4E1 9" 300blk SBR \| Angstadt Jack9 SBR \| Savage Mark II FV-SR Shotguns: Mossberg 590A1 20" SP \| Mossberg Shockwave

March 2, 2013, 08:32 PM	#5
Uncle Malice Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,580	I wish they made the Range Officer without the adjustable sight. That's one hell of a good gun. __________________ Handguns: 2x Glock 19.4 \| Glock 26.4 \| HK USP 9 \| HK P2000 \| HK VP9 SK \| HK P30 \| CZ Shadow 2 \| CZ P-10 C \| CZ P-07 \| CZP-01 \| S&W 360PD Rifles: DDM4 \| SGL 21 \| SAM7K \| Draco \| PSA PDW SBR \| ASA Side-Charger SBR \| CZ Scorpion K SBR \| Aero M4E1 9" 300blk SBR \| Angstadt Jack9 SBR \| Savage Mark II FV-SR Shotguns: Mossberg 590A1 20" SP \| Mossberg Shockwave

March 2, 2013, 08:34 PM	#6
geetarman Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,157	Uncle, I have one of each if you want to try them. Both SR1911s run fine. __________________ Geetarman Carpe Cerveza

March 2, 2013, 07:30 PM	#4
Icebergb Member Join Date: February 15, 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 98	I agree a commander would be sweet but I couldnt find one when I lucked up on this one. Its was the sr1911 an springer ro a taurus pt1911 the desert eagle 1911 and some kimbers

March 2, 2013, 08:45 PM	#7
Pud Senior Member Join Date: April 1, 2002 Location: Virginia...!! Posts: 126	I got an early SR1911 CMD in Jan. My first 1911 and it is awesome! One of my best shooters, and a nice, tight fitting, quality piece. I am a big fan of the Ruger guns- have four of them, and no complaints. You will love your SR1911! Pud __________________ In the immortal words of Red Green: "Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati" - "When All Else Fails, Play Dead" Ruger P97 / Ruger SR1911 CMD / Ruger SR9c / S&M M&P 15 Sport/Ruger Mk 3 22/45./ S&W PC Shield

March 2, 2013, 08:52 PM	#8
Uncle Malice Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,580	geetarman, awesome. Thanks for the offer! I'll shoot you a PM. __________________ Handguns: 2x Glock 19.4 \| Glock 26.4 \| HK USP 9 \| HK P2000 \| HK VP9 SK \| HK P30 \| CZ Shadow 2 \| CZ P-10 C \| CZ P-07 \| CZP-01 \| S&W 360PD Rifles: DDM4 \| SGL 21 \| SAM7K \| Draco \| PSA PDW SBR \| ASA Side-Charger SBR \| CZ Scorpion K SBR \| Aero M4E1 9" 300blk SBR \| Angstadt Jack9 SBR \| Savage Mark II FV-SR Shotguns: Mossberg 590A1 20" SP \| Mossberg Shockwave

March 2, 2013, 09:10 PM	#10
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	Congrats on your new pistol. Hope it serves you well. I know yours is not the Commander-size but just for info Guns & Ammo features the Commander-size and also the SR45 in the April issue.

March 3, 2013, 09:06 PM	#11
ET. Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 2010 Location: Savannah, Ga. Posts: 638	I really wanted a SR1911 when I caught the 1911 bug in 2011. I couldn't find one anywhere, so I ended up with a Range Officer instead. I love it as a range gun, but if I needed it as a carry gun I would probably get rid of the adjustable sights (as was mentioned above). I think the SR1911 is a more ready carry gun, but both are good guns overall. __________________ Soldiers are dying every day to protect our freedoms. The least we can do is vote.

March 3, 2013, 10:21 PM	#12
arch308 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2011 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 876	I got one used about 3 months ago. Sweet gun and runs flawlessly. The only advise I can give you is "enjoy". I saw one on Texas Gun Trader going for $900 today. That's way high but it's there.

March 4, 2013, 12:06 AM	#13
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	Brownells... I do not own one of John Moses Browning's most popular designs. I was issued a beat down 1911a1 Remington Rand .45acp in USFK(South Korea) in 1990. I'm not a huge fan of the model but it has a rich history & 1,000s of hard corps supporters. The fact that the USMC & Colt just set up a new military contract for a 1911a1 series .45acp pistol should tell you how highly the pistol is considered. Brownells, www.brownells.com markets a printed catalog of just 1911 items & gear. There are many books, articles and forums/media just for the 1911 models too. Here are some sources you can check or research; www.boatmanbooks.com www.paladin-press.com www.deltapress.com www.gunvideo.com www.nra.org . Many like the new G10 type pistol grips for the 1911a1 series. Hogue makes great pistol grips in alloy, wood, rubber, nylon. Craig Spegel of OR makes 1911 pistol grips in wood. www.CraigSpegel.com Crimsontrace & Lasermax market add-on laser aimers that fit the 1911a1/SR1911 models: www.crimsontrace.com www.lasermax.com . For top protection or carry rounds in .45acp, Id suggest these brands; Speer Gold Dot 230gr JHP +P, Ranger T/T Series 230gr JHP +P, Remington Golden Saber 230gr JHP +P, Hornady Critical Duty 220gr round, TAP .45acp, PowRball .45acp, Corbon DPX. ClydeFrog www.shopcorbon.com www.grafs.com www.midwayusa.com www.gunzilla.us www.weaponshield.com www.mpro7.com www.sgammo.com www.ableammo.com www.cheaperthandirt.com www.natchezss.com

March 8, 2013, 04:29 PM	#14
chriscraft35 Junior Member Join Date: February 21, 2013 Posts: 4	Hey icebergb, congrats on the 1911 SR, they're one of the better quality 1911's out there. As far as your target groups, the 1911 is very trigger sensative, if not held properly you'll get the slightest muzzle movement. Best to just hit youtube and check out 1911 hand positioning and trigger squeeze, realy helped me a LOT! Good luck with the new gun, i know you'll enjoy it.

March 8, 2013, 05:06 PM	#15
anothernewb Senior Member Join Date: August 7, 2012 Location: West Central MN Posts: 143	Other than being really darn stiff both of my ruger mags have worked well.

March 8, 2013, 05:40 PM	#16
NOVA Senior Member Join Date: July 17, 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 112	OP, shoot your SR1911 wet (lubricated) put 500 rounds through it, and then come back and tell us if you notice a difference.

March 15, 2013, 12:19 PM	#17
sir_n0thing Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2011 Location: WI, USA Posts: 281	Re: Ruger SR1911 My SR1911 has about 2000 through it so far. Huge variety of brands ammo. Both Ruger mags have been fine. Also picked up a stock mag from a Remington R1 as well as Metalform mag. All have work flawlessly, except for 1 single FTF (was with the Metalform) Absolutely love shooting my SR1911! /sent via tapatalk/

March 16, 2013, 09:32 AM	#18
roc1 Senior Member Join Date: July 31, 2005 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 560	Congrats on a great pistol and the best handgun design there is. I love mine I was lucky and got it before prices starting getting crazy. I put a EGW bushing on it and a trigger job and it shoots great right with the rest of my 1911"s. I reload and use a lot of lead bullets no problem how hard is 45acp to even find? I know it is limited around here but you can find it. How bout where you are? Good luck and enjoy Roc1

March 18, 2013, 01:27 AM	#19
Marquezj16 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2011 Posts: 2,088	Congrats on the pistol. Practice, practice, practice. Get some snap caps and practice at home for cheap.