Ruger Sr45
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If you are considering it, I would take a peek at an XD-45. Higher capacity and similar specs. Might be a few extra bucks to get one, but you might like it. I don't want to discourage you from picking one up, but I would take a look an an XD.
Why is it an "entry level pistol?"
Dmitri Popov
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What is the price on it? I've heard good things about them, accuracy wise. Don't know how easy they are to work on or tune.
What are you planning on using it for?
What are you planning on using it for?
I have one and love it. It's my most consistently accurate striker fired pistol. I own glocks, hk, m&p, and walther amongst others. It's my favorite range gun for sure, with the ppq being a close second. I have enough round thru it now that I carry it sometime and use it for bedside duty to. It's accuracy I think is definitely attributed to the trigger. Hardly no take up and a clean break. It's definitely different than most striker triggers but once you train on it a few times you will like it. The only downside is the capacity. Although 11 rounds of 45 isn't anything to sneeze at, 14 would be a little more comforting (10+1 vs. 13+1). IMHO the sr line of guns is second to none in the bang for buck department. And you get a lot for what you pay for as I seen these go for under $400 from time to time. I took out my magazine disconnect just because none of my other guns have this feature and I don't care for it. There are some review of this gun on YouTube and some complaints with early models but all who have complaints get their problem resolved and love this pistol. Mine is great and isn't going anywhere. I had a xd once and really liked it but I honestly like the sr45 more. I suggest shooting one to really understand what I'm talking about. Recoil is minimal for a 45, a non factor on this gun
Well, again, why is it a "starting point?" I never read "inferior" into your remarks... I'm trying to understand why you seem to think the SR is a beginner's pistol.
I haven't shot the SR45, just handled one at the gun shop. I do have close to 2,000 rounds through my SR9c and it has been a superbly accurate and flawless EDC gun (save for one ammo type). Ruger's customer service has a well deserved good reputation. The SR45 is on my short list of guns to acquire this year (hoping Ruger makes the SR45c before I do!!).
I sort of agree. It's fairly cheap in price, accurate, reliable and very shootable as far as felt recoil and muzzle flip. The only beginners handgun I would recommend would be some kind of .22. This however is a great entry into the 45 world unless you want to start with a more expensive polymer gun or jump right into custom 1911's. The op specifically wants comparison to other polymer 45's which are mostly striker. Glock, m&p, xd/xdm are what come to mind and the sr45 can be had for cheaper than these others. The only gun cheaper would be kahr and I not quite sold on their value line of pistols.
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I think CDNN has them going for $399.
Ok, I probably misread hellishot's response. My apologies if I did.
I really like my SR45, "super extra accurate" is the way I'd best describe it. It's a great little pistol for the price.(399) Just be sure to remove the striker and clean out the channel really well and you'll be happy. I do wish the grip was a little thinner front to back like my p220 feels.
Omaha-BeenGlockin
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The grip feels odd compared to the 9mm and 40 SRs but I'll probably own one sooner or later.
The LGS also sees fit to charge $70 more than the other calibers even though the suggested retail is the same for all of them.
The LGS also sees fit to charge $70 more than the other calibers even though the suggested retail is the same for all of them.
Well that's when you offer to buy for the same price as the others and if they decline you order online and have it shipped there. So when they ask why you didn't buy from them you can speak the honest truth
mgmorden
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Cost. Just because an item is good for beginners doesn't mean its not also good for experienced shooters.
The Ruger SR series is cheap enough that people starting out with guns (or with a particular type of gun) can get one without breaking the bank, rather than forking out a lot more for something more expensive that may or may not work any better.
IMHO I'd say that a good beginner's item into a general hobby should always be a lower cost but relatively high quality example of whatever it is you're dealing with.
JR47
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I own an SR45. It is easily as good in my hands as anything Glock makes, or Springfield. If is accurate, reliable, and, with about 500 rounds through it, appears to be durable (no strange wear patterns, or loosening up of components).
As far as thinner goes, Sig recently upgraded it's P226 frame to .45 ACP, in the P227. They managed to fit 10 rounds into it, as well. .45 ACP cartridges require a finite volume per round.
Beginner gun is correct in that anyone who wants a .45 ACP that isn't a 1911 SHOULD begin with an SR45, perhaps?
As far as thinner goes, Sig recently upgraded it's P226 frame to .45 ACP, in the P227. They managed to fit 10 rounds into it, as well. .45 ACP cartridges require a finite volume per round.
Beginner gun is correct in that anyone who wants a .45 ACP that isn't a 1911 SHOULD begin with an SR45, perhaps?
W.E.G.
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One that is not used by police/military, yet costs less than what police/military use.
For better or worse, police sometimes refer to these as "perp guns."
If you're not "perpin'" you probably need not be concerned about it, so long as it functions to your personal requirements. Pretty guns are the ones you show to your friends. Ugly guns are the ones you show to your enemies.
Delford
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I'm blessed with a P345 so I may look at the SR45c in the future. The full sized is a bit larger than mine and doesn't fit my hand as well. My experience with Ruger has been great. It's a very sturdy gun and not just a precursor to a 1911. I prefer it to the S&W 1911pd and the scandium version 1911 as well. Both were fun to shoot but no more accurate or dependable than my P345. There are plenty of other manufactures of 45 acp that aren't 1911s especially a couple German brands.
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