Is the Ruger SR1911 any good?

Is the Ruger SR1911 any good?

The SR1911 is a good handgun, verging on great, and a fantastic value for what you get.

How powerful is 45 super?

45 ACP round but has a thicker case wall and is loaded to higher pressures, which offers an average 300 feet per second (91 m/s) improvement in muzzle velocity over the ….. 45 Super.

Bullet mass/type Velocity Energy
230 gr (15 g) FMJ 1,100 ft/s (340 m/s) 618 ft⋅lbf (838 J)

What’s the difference between 45 ACP and 45 super?

45 Super is a modern redesign of the . 45 ACP cartridge. It utilizes stronger powders, and strengthened brass, without losing any of its original dimensions, leaving it the same size as the original .

Where is Ruger SR1911 made?

“We are very proud to offer a 1911 pistol, an icon of American gun design and manufacturing,” said Ruger CEO Michael Fifer. “In this 100-anniversary year of the introduction of the Government Model 1911 it is only fitting that such a firearm be completely manufactured in America with all American-made components.”

Is 45 Super subsonic?

45 ACP rounds fired from handguns and submachine guns are inherently subsonic, it is one of the most powerful pistol calibers available for use in suppressed weapons since subsonic rounds are quieter than supersonic rounds.

Is 45 Super the same as 450 SMC?

45 Super in 185 and 200 grain loadings. The only difference between the . 45 Super and 450 SMC is the small primer pocket in the 450 SMC. While that seems like a minor thing, it really helped us reduce primer flow.

What does SR stand for on a Ruger 1911?

The SR9 is the first large-caliber striker fired pistol designed and manufactured by Sturm Ruger. Similar to Glock’s “safe action”, the striker fired SR9 features a pre-set trigger.

Does Ruger still make the 1911?

Classic, original 1911 fire control. Precision CNC-controlled machining process results in a superior slide-to-frame fit and smooth slide travel. Positive barrel lock-up allows for superior accuracy out of the box….SR1911®Commander-Style.

Model: 6702
Caliber: 45 Auto
Capacity: 7+1
Model Type: Commander-Style
Grip Panels: Hardwood

Is the Ruger SR1911 A.38 Super or.45 ACP?

It was chambered in 9mm, .38 Super and .45 ACP. The Commander label is now used for 1911s with a full-sized receiver or frame and a 4.25-inch barrel. What’s attention-getting with the Commander-style Ruger SR1911 is its construction, features, performance and cost.

When did the Ruger SR1911 1911 come out?

Enter the Ruger SR1911. The SR1911 first released back in 2011, and since then it has carved itself out a niche among 1911 enthusiasts as a competent, yet affordable mid-range option. It’s not a high-end, custom fitted 1911, and neither is it a bargain-basement copy of the original government-issue design.

What kind of gun is the ruger.45 ACP?

The SR1911 Officer-Style 1911 is a full-powered defender. The Ruger SR1911 Officer-Style .45 ACP Compact pistol is a 21st-century take on the M15 .45 that was produced for general officers in the U.S. military from 1972 to 1981.

When did the Ruger officer 45 come out?

The M15 was sized the same as a Colt Commander. The Colt company would eventually introduce what we now know as the “Officer’s Model” .45 in 1985.