Ruger SR1911 range review wanted.

[AR15activist]

I'm soliciting a few short range reviews on the Ruger SR1911, what do you know?

Thanks!

 

[LUCKYDAWG13]

i have this one i got it for Christmas from mom and just love it
one of the best shooting hand guns i own http://www.ruger.com/products/sr1911DE/models.html
the only thing i changed were the grips put a set of VZ on it https://www.vzgrips.com/gun-grips/1911/elite-tactical-carry/elite-tactical-carry/etc-black-gray-g10

 

[short barrel]

I got mine this past August. A 5" model. Took it to the range numerous times for short sessions of firing. Accuracy was not so good at first, but it has settled in to about 3 inches at 25 yards off sandbags. The first 200 rounds involved failures and sloppy groups. On a few occasions, the slide would not go all the way home, lacking about 1/8 inch, stopping the gun. Continued firing has cleared that up. Now it will run with no failures at all of any kind with any style ammo. I estimate it took about 300 rounds to get it settled in to good accuracy and complete reliability. Of all my handguns, the Ruger 1911 is my favorite.

I'm not one who buys into the 9mm or .40 being as efficient as the .45, but that's another topic altogether--not what you asked about at all.

 

[CNobbe]

I realized after purchasing a an SR1911 back in 2011, it was a nice gun for the money, but for a little more money a Sig or Springfield is better buy.

 

[JRWhit]

I've had the Sr1911 for about 2 or 3 years. It has caused me to be disappointed in some more expensive 1911s. There is no sear disconnect making for a very nice trigger.
I haven't had any failures for the life of the gun this far. Mileage right now is around 3000.
The slide has become very smooth on the frame and has maintained a decent fit. Accuracy has met expectations. I have never sand bagged the gun, but I have scored a 506 ,two handed , with iron sights , at a local bullseye match. Match was at 30 ft with 600 points possible.
I typically get a gun, have my way with it, and use it on trade for something else, but the Sr1911 has managed to secure a permanent home with the other keepers.

 

[Mike J]

I only have about 500 rounds through my SR 1911. I've had it about a year and a half. I just haven't gotten to shoot a lot lately. I haven't had any malfunctions to date. I haven't shot mine off sandbags & I don't consider myself any better than just an average shot but when I shoot it I tend to group into about 1 1/2" to 2" at 10 to 12 yards. I usually don't shoot for groups but I tend to notice trends. I suspect a better shot might be able to do better than me.
I have seen posts by some that were dissatisfied with their SR 1911's accuracy. They crowned the barrel & swapped to a tighter bushing & liked the results they got.

If you interested here is a link to part one of a 2 part review of the SR 1911 by a well known pistolsmith http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=318234

 

[SDGlock23]

I've got the lightweight commander and so far I'm pleased with it. I haven't done a dedicated accuracy test with it but it puts all the bullets in a nice small group and reliability has be excellent.

 

[short barrel]

Oh, I forgot to tell you about the trigger. It too has settled in. It is perfect, the best I've ever had on a 1911 and that includes a Kimber and a S&W target gun.

 

[AR15activist]

Thanks a bunch guys! I wonder if anyone will have anything bad to say?

 

[peacemaker45]

This is what I posted up when I got mine a while ago. Don't have much to add, as I haven't done much shooting lately. Family is growing.

I just picked up one of the CMD (Commander-sized) models. I've owned two Colts, two Tauruses, a Sistema, a Springfield and an STI.

So far, I've put about 200 rounds of hardball, and 50 of hollow points through it, with no malfunctions. I've never used the Ruger mags, though, which feel pretty cheap. I've got a pile of McCormick power mags, so just use them.

As to quality and such, the Ruger seems solid. Compared to others I've had, that puts it ahead of the Tauruses, which had some parts breakage, and the Springfield, which had feeding troubles, (though that was early in my 1911 career, before I knew to ignore the cheap factory mags and just use decent ones.)

Accuracy is better than the Colts and the Sistema, about on par with the Springfield, and not quite as good as the Tauruses. Doesn't come close to the STI.

Fit and finish is good for a factory assembled gun, pretty snug in slide to frame fit, controls work right, only niggle is that the grip safety isn't perfectly blended to the frame, leaves red marks on the web of my hand. Overall, though, it's got a lot fewer sharp edges than most.

The trigger is surprisingly good. Shows some hand fitting of the sear. Same weight, and almost as crisp as the STI. Far cleaner than any of the others.

It's a good looking, well put together gun. It costs half what a Colt does, and a third of an STI.

As soon as I get some sights on it, it'll become my primary CCW.

 

[SwampWolf]

Though not mentioned much as being an advantage, I like the fact that the plunger tube assembly will never come loose from a Ruger 1911 pistol. I'm still looking forward to Ruger providing a fully adjustable rear sight option for their 1911 line-up.