Ruger SR45

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I love ruger SR series pistols. my everyday carry gun is an SR9C and I know that many SR series owners have been waiting for an SR45 for some time but 10+1 is not all that impressive. my XDM45 compact has a 9+1 capacity, I would have expected at least 12+1 in a service sized package but other than that this pistol looks every bit like an SR series pistol that will more than live up to the family name.
 
Isn't the same width as the sr9? I would think that would limit capacity. The SR series has pretty slim grips as it is. Despite the capacity I'm very interested in it. Same capacity as the M&P 45.
 
I guess it is the same width, a selling point that the XDM45 and glock21 do not have. I guess my XDMs just spoiled me for capacity. and I guess this makes it so you don't have to make special mags to be california compliant.
 
My dad had an SR40c and that thing was junk as far as accuracy goes. Just thought I would share that. I'm picky though.
 
interesting, new years day I was hitting clay pigeons with my SR9C at 75 yards free hand. I was only hitting them 20% of the time but that's still way more accurate than a service pistol should be required to have, no less a compact self defense gun.
 
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My SR9C is a slick gun. I already have a Taurus PT145 with a 10+1 capacity, but I could be talked into the Ruger, too, if they can keep it in the general price range of the 9mm version.

Oh well, here we go again...:)
 
So do we want to take guesses on capacity of the inevitable SR45c?
My vote is 6+1.

I'm interested in the SR45 and if I ever get around to getting a .45, I might have to get one.
 
Would like to see an SR45c but without the loss of too many rounds due to a shorter magazine. Ruger could also include a full size spare magazine like they did with the SR9c.
 
I would say that if they can keep the ammo cap above 5 they will have a real winner on their hands.
 
I think that I'll stay with my Glock 21 with 13 round OEM mags and 27 round Hi-Cap mags.

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5 OEM and 2 27-round and I'm not worried about the availability of AR15's. :)
 
I think that I'll stay with my Glock 21 with 13 round OEM mags and 27 round Hi-Cap mags
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This is a shining example of why people talk bad about Glock fan boys, no one said anything about Glock, and what you said had nothing to do with this thread! Way to go!
 
10+1 looks good compared to the 7+1 in my Springer 1911, but 12+1 would've been nice.

10 rounds seems to be the harbringer of things to come, unfortunately. :(

I will be saving my bucks for an SR45 whenever they become available.
 
10+1 looks good compared to the 7+1 in my Springer 1911, but 12+1 would've been nice.
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Its all a matter of grip width. Manufactuers seem to be able to fit 10 rounds of .45 ACP into a slightly double-stacked mag/grip that is no wider than a double-stack 9mm grip. They can fit more but you have to make the grip wider which is uncomfortable to some people.

I personally think its adequate. .45 is more about power than capacity. If you feel you need more rounds than go for the SR9 or strike a balance with the SR40 in between.
 
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Its all a matter of grip width. Manufactuers seem to be able to fit 10 rounds of .45 ACP into a slightly double-stacked mag/grip that is no wider than a double-stack 9mm grip. They can fit more but you have to make the grip wider which is uncomfortable to some people.

I personally think its adequate. .45 is more about power than capacity. If you feel you need more rounds than go for the SR9 or strike a balance with the SR40 in between.
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Agreed, the fact that the gun holds 10 rounds has nothing to do with potential legislation.

There is a limit to how many rounds of 45 ACP you can get into a grip that the majority of shooters can manage. You either get more rounds in and have a grip like a 2x4, a la the Glock 21, or even 15 rounds like the FN45 with it's longer than normal grip which all but eliminates any hope of concealed carry, or you find the max grip size and width that works for most shooters and see how many rounds you can get into that.

Seems like 10 is the number. As stated before, the M&P 45 uses a 10 round mag, and that grip is very comfortable for people of all different hand sizes.

I'm excited to see the SR45. It will have to at least be as accurate as my M&P 45 (and 1911s) to warrant me plunking down the cash, and that's a tall order.
 
My dad had an SR40c and that thing was junk as far as accuracy goes. Just thought I would share that. I'm picky though.
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Interesting, my SR40c is every bit as accurate as anything else I have in my hands, which is to say more accurate than I am.

I am on board for a SR45c, I think that is my dream CCW gun as long as they keep the size/ergos similar to the other SR compacts. I await the compact eagerly.
 
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Interesting, my SR40c is every bit as accurate as anything else I have in my hands, which is to say more accurate than I am.
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Interesting, indeed. Hundreds of SR9/40 owners here, all attest to the accuracy, reliability, and ergonomics of the guns...some with tens of thousands of rounds downrange through the same pistol.

I personally don't like Glocks, but I'd look kinda foolish trashing them considering their stellar service record.
 
^ Both are very easy to eliminate.

A buddy of mine bought a new Smith Sigma .40 (whatever it's called now).
It was horribly inaccurate with lighter bullets but very accurate with heavier bullets.
There isn't a gun out there that will shoot all loads perfectly. It's just not possible.

I'm on board for an SR45. 10 rounds of whoopass in a package that actually fits an average human hand, as opposed to that monstrosity of a grip frame on a G21.
 
I know you can get around them or remove them. I don't like the idea of dismantling a safety device. (Shouldn't have them in the first place.)

Nice gun though. Like that trigger.

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I honestly don't have a problem with them. I did, when I first bought my SR9, but quickly got over it. I'm not going to be trying to shoot it without a mag, so the mag disconnect doesn't bother me. If I end up in a struggle for my gun, and am losing the struggle, I can drop the mag.
It's true that the LCI used by Ruger isn't my favorite, strictly aesthetically speaking.
However, I've yet to notice it when holstering or shooting it.

And, UNLIKE the G21 (which I may otherwise own) it's grip is a much better fit to my average sized hands.
Having a carry 9 and .45 with the same manual of arms is a plus.
I may have to sell a couple of toys to get one, plus a holster, spare mags, and ammo.
Should probably sell the AK pistol at a profit, in light of the buying hysteria currently going on.

Less than 1/2" longer, less than 1/4" taller, same width, less than 4 ounces heavier than the SR9.
Sounds like they may be able to use the same holster.
SR9 size with 10+1 capacity? That's very good. Lighter than my ATI commander and holds more ammo. Lighter than my M45 Firestar and holds 4 more rounds.
 
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In regards to capacity...
It has to do with the grip's width.

In .45ACP...
A double stack magazine equates to a fat grip.
A 1.5 stack magazine equates to a medium grip.
A single stack magazine equates to a thin grip.

Examples...
Full size frame:
double stack magazine (12-14 rounds) = FN FNP-45, Glock 21, H&K USP-45, Springfield Armory XD-45
1.5 stack magazine (10 rounds) = H&K HK-45, Ruger SR-45, S&W M&P-45
single stack magazine (7-8 rounds) = 1911, Ruger P-345, SIG P-220
Compact size frame:
double stack magazine (10 rounds) = Glock 30
1.5 stack magazine (8 rounds) = H&K HK-45C, H&K USP-45 Compact
single stack magazine (6-7 rounds) = Glock 36, SIG P-220 Compact
 
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