Rugers new 1911

[mustangfreek]

Just seen that Ruger has released their new 1911, folowing in the sr1911 footsteps they kinda switched it up a little, now sporting a alloy frame in commander size for a more lightweight 1911 carry option..


http://www.ruger.com/products/sr1911/images/6711.jpg

Specs

http://www.ruger.com/products/sr1911/specSheets/6711.html

[jymbeux]

Sounds like a good variant. Their night watchman series are pretty slick too. Kinda wish they shipped with an ambidextrous safety but it's not too tough to remedy.

[GOST]

Does it have a separate feed ramp? Says it has a aluminum frame, stainless steel barrel and a polished titanium feed ramp. I'm not familiar with a 1911 that the feed ramp was not either part of the barrel or frame. Will be interesting to see what this looks like.

[SINNER]

Multiple ways of feed ramp set ups on 1911's. Machined in the frame, insert cut into frame or ramp machined into the barrel. Ruger is using the insert method.

[GOST]

I've never messed with one with the insert. What all companies use this method?

[mustangfreek]

They went a different way by adding the insert instead of just a alum ramp, that will/would wear out quicker, how much quicker???

I'll be curious what the street price of these will be, the regular SR's in our neck of the woods are $580 give or take a few bux

I copied this from guns and ammo page

The SR1911 Lightweight (LW) Commander pistol incorporates a black anodized aluminum frame with a stainless steel slide to achieve its classy two-tone appearance. Ruger has addressed a problem all too common with aluminum-framed pistols by equipping the LW Commander with a polished titanium feed ramp to protect against excessive wear and resulting misfeeds.

Read more: http://www.gunsandammo.com/first-look/first-look-ruger-sr1911-lightweight-commander/#ixzz3OJkKT4J4

Another pic for the thread

http://www.guns.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/6711-2.jpg

[GOST]

They went a different way by adding the insert instead of just a alum ramp, that will/would wear out quicker, how much quicker???


Makes sense.

[WHSmithIV]

I would really like one of these. It showed up in my Facebook news feed the other day. It really looks like a nice pistol. Well done Ruger.

[mustangfreek]

Makes sense.


It does since the aluminum is softer..i dont know... i guess we will see how it holds up/works out for them......


I Had 2 SR1911's and they were alright for the price, mine went back 4 times between the 2 guns...just my experience with them.

[Naytwan]

http://youtu.be/5KzEynK7wvI

Seems like it will be a good gun.

[Peckerinak]

I want one, love my commander, works flawlessly.

[mustangfreek]

just posted this in the other thread, but thought here was fitting also

$685 shipped - and in stock as of this post

http://www.kygunco.com/ruger-sr1911-45-auto-centerfire-pistol-425in-stainless-71-hardwood-grip-panels-82402

[GOST]

That's not a bad price.