Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander Style

[dbp]

Thinking of getting a Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander style. Anyone on THR have one of these? If so, tell me about it.

Thanks

 

[357smallbore]

Junk!!!!!

Not. Awesome 1911

 

[Tcruse]

Do not own one, but after reading a couple of reviews, I have it added to by "want list"

 

[klausman]

I too have a bad case of the wants for one, and I've already got the steel commander.

 

[bannockburn]

I have always liked the slightly more compact Commander and Combat Commander in comparison to a full size 1911. Just seems to the right combination of size and balance for me. The Ruger Lightweight Commander looks to be a great design with quite a few nice features to it for the price. I would definitely consider getting one.

 

[JDR]

I have the steel frame SR1911 Cmdr., fantastic gun to shoot. If the lightweight shoots as well as the steel frame gun, it's a winner. We already know that it will carry a little better, that is if you intend to carry it

 

[dbp]

Yep, concealed carry is what I plan for the SR1911. I just ran across a great review by Jeff Quinn at Gunblast. Guess I need to go ahead and plan for the inevitable - I have to have one.

 

[Sergei Mosin]

I want one too, but other wants have interfered.

 

[MICHAEL T]

I looked at one other day I think my Colt officer might be looking for a new home.

I really like the Ruger. and I got several Colts

 

[JohnnyBravo]

I do not find aluminum framed 1911's pleasant to shoot for extended practice.

They are great for carry though.

I think the ideal combo would be a steel version for the range and an aluminum version for CCW.

 

[Magnuumpwr]

It seems a little snappier than my Para expert carry. Haven't taken them out and shot them side by side for controllability and accuracy comparison.

 

[Capstick1]

I think I'd get the steel framed sr1911 cmd instead. I am a little prejudiced towards aluminum pistol frames. I've read that a lot of heavy shooting with the aluminum framed commanders can cause cracks in the slidestop area around the barrel/slide retaining pin hole. I'd rather put my trust in the stainless steel framed ruger commander. It weighs a little more but is more durable and will give more years of service in the long run.

 

[Lucky Derby]

All depends on the intended use of the pistol Capstick1. If you intend to shoot it a lot and/or not carry it, then yes the steel frame makes more sense, However if your plan is a little shooting and a lot of carrying, the LW frame is definatly the way to go.
I currently own 3 1911s; two steel, one LW. The steel frames are much nicer at the range, but that LW makes a huge difference after standing all day with a holstered sidearm.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

They did put a feed ramp insert of harder metal (titanium, IIRC) in it so the feed ramp can't be gouged by some hollow-point bullets or magazine follower designs.