Ruger SR 1911

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I have a SR1911 Night Watchman, Talo, black nitride finish. Love the pistol but the trigger was the only crappy thing. It was in the 5+lb. range but the bad part was the lousy pull. Had a catch in it and didn't break cleanly. Got it smoothed out, lightened up a little and very crisp now. My gunsmith, who isn't easily impressed offered to buy "that piece of junk" off of me. That tells me he likes it a lot.
Just a very quality rig and the price is soooo much better than all the Ed Browns, Kimbers, etc.
 
I am not sure of the model number off the top of my head but I have had the 5" version for a couple of years & like it. In all honesty I can't compare it to any other 1911's as it is the only one I have shot. I hope you enjoy your new purchase.
 
I recently got an offer for a commemorative SR1911, so I went and handled one prior to ordering. I also handled a Springfield loaded 1911 at the same time, for comparison.

I noticed the SR1911 had about 0.030" gap between the grip safety and frame, and it was rattly. The slide to frame fit was rattly too. The slide and trigger operation were not as polished as the Springfield. All in all, the Ruger didn't compare well to the Springfield (that was priced $150 more).

Now from what I hear , on a 1911 a loose slide to frame fit and grip safety have no realdetrimental effect on accuracy or reliability. Things like the barrel bushing tolerance make a bigger difference.

Still, I don't like clattery firearms. I didn't order the department commemorative 1911.

Note, I held a much cheaper Armscor 1911, and it's fit and finish rivaled the Ruger's. Not to beat up anyone's preference, but that's my qualitative analysis based on actual physical examination of a representative specimen.
 
The loose frame to slide fit sounds promising to me (the gun I carry at work is also "loose" and "rattley" and is very reliable and very capable combat accuracy wise). I would like to trust a 1911 again. To those who are intimate with the 1911 platform, how does the Ruger compare to say a "tight" Kimber reliability wise?
 
That's the Commander model, I got a full size one a month or so back. Slide to frame is fine, about the same as my Springfield loaded I had for awhile and tighter than the older Mil Spec and Colt 1991A1's I had many years ago.

I like the fact the plunger tube is part of the frame instead of being staked on, that it has metal mainspring housing and trigger, the frames are cast at Pine Tree Casting, which Ruger owns, that have done Caspian frames (which have a very good reputations in the custom world) for years, and of course that the whole thing is made in the USA.

Like I said only had it for a month now which has equaled two range trips of 100 rounds each. No malfunctions with a mix of 230 and 200 grain RNL plated handloads, and 24 rounds of Ranger 230 Grain +P T Series. Could not be happier thus far.

The lightweight Commander model might well be in my future, all above features with a lighter frame, and titanium insert in the frame that acts as the feedramp. That and the plunger tube really seem like really simple good ideas that should have been adopted by more major manufacturers years ago.
 
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I just ordered a Ruger 1911 model 6702. If you have one or have shot one I would love to read any reviews you might have.
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Might it not have made more sense to have asked this question before you ordered it? :)

I say that with the greatest respect; I have one of the exact same model en route. Ruger is behind on their orders so I'm waiting longer than normal.
 
I have the SR 1911 Commander. I've put a couple thousand rounds through it without a malfunction. I'd recommend it.
 
I got an SR1911 in the initial run a few years ago. It's got on the order of 12,000 rounds down the pipe, still all stock. Replaced the spring not long ago, but it's been 100% reliable. The only issues I've ever had with ammo all came back to problems with my reloads.
 
BlueDuck the first link is commander model but the other links contain reviews for the full size and full size shot from a ransom rest.
 
Got the full size SR1911 about two years ago. My slide to frame fit was fairly tight. I've had zero malfunctions and have used a multitude of different magazines. I did replace the stock grips with a set of Pachmyer American Legend grips. I'm very pleased with it's accuracy.
 
Mr.Revolverguy said:
BlueDuck the first link is commander model but the other links contain reviews for the full size and full size shot from a ransom rest.
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That was no reference to your fine post, and I certainly enjoyed the links. Just mentioned that the 6702 was the Commander model as OP just mentioned the 6702 number and I thought most would not know that was the Commander model. (I had to go goggle it myself :) )
 
The SR 1911S was my second 1911. Took it straight to a gunsmith who did a really great trigger job. I now have 3 others ( 2 Les Baers, a Range Officer ). I must have bought a good one as my SR is as accurate and reliable as the others. I really enjoy shooting it and it will become my EDC. It's not productive to be a gun snob when the SR'S value way exceeds it's cost.
 
Here's my experience accuracy-wose.

I have a Ruger 1911 (5") and fit and finish are very good. Not excellent (a gun shop guy pointed out an invisible to me gap where the grip meets the frame), but no blemishes I could detect.

Accuracy is equal to my AMT Hardballers and Colt Govt Model. Almost as good as my Randalls and a fair comparison to my Gold Cup. About half as good as my Dan Wesson Heritage.

All the foregoing are box stock and feed reliably any ammo that is SAAMI-specification dimensions

Lost Sheep
 
I have several shooting buddies with Ruger SR 1911's and they love them and have had no problems. Re: Kimber...beautiful, well-made and very tight pistols. I have fired a few. The consensus seems to be that they function best after @ 500 rounds through them. But, to be honest, I have never thought there was much difference in function or quality between Kimber and a good Colt. When you get into boutique pistols, they can be finicky on break-in. Colts and Springers are generally good to go out of the box.
 
is anyone else having this issue

1911addicts website stop coming up for me saying page unavailable almost a month ago.
 
is anyone else having this issue

1911addicts website stop coming up for me saying page unavailable almost a month ago.
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It came up for me. I think I remember reading this a few years ago before I bought my SR 1911.
 
My SR1911 showed up--and it's very nice. Only issue is a very weird thing--I cannot drop the slide unless the mag is removed. I've never had that on a pistol.

It must be the SR1911 mags--I tried one of my other 1911 mags and it allowed for the slide on the SR1911 to be dropped with the mag inserted.

Anyone know the story on this? I presume this is a feature, not a bug.
 
Possibly you are not using enough force to compress the springs and follower in the brand new SR1911 mags and the others are broken in already?

Please do me a favor PLEASE --- Do not drop your 1911 slide on an empty chamber, please use snap caps, they are cheap and worth it. This action of letting the slide slam home on an empty chamber causes undue stress on barrel lock up especially in the slide stop area, and undue stress on hammer hooks and sear nose.
 
Mr.Revolverguy said:
Possibly you are not using enough force to compress the springs and follower in the brand new SR1911 mags and the others are broken in already?

Please do me a favor PLEASE --- Do not drop your 1911 slide on an empty chamber, please use snap caps, they are cheap and worth it. This action of letting the slide slam home on an empty chamber causes undue stress on barrel lock up especially in the slide stop area, and undue stress on hammer hooks and sear nose.
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I'm not dropping the slide on an empty chamber--I'm in full agreement with you on that, it's not a good idea.

But I can't release it at all with the mags in place, i.e., pulling back w/ one hand while releasing w/ the other.

I just checked the mags--they are stiffer than the other ones I use. The little tab on them that lifts up the slide lock is VERY difficult to depress, almost like the follower is jamming against the side of the mag and binding.

I'm wondering if others have had this issue. It's clearly a mag issue not a gun issue.
 
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