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Have never given a range report and I am no firearms expert. My boss called and said don't try to drive on the roads so here goes.

This is a new Ruger model SR1911 in .45 cal, 5" barrel, stainless steel construction with nitride finish and picaninny rail. My previous .45 was a Stoeger made version of the Beretta Cougar 8045. Wasn't that thrilled with it and sold it to purchase this.


Replaced the grips before I ever fired it. Just a choice I made.


First impressions after firing at the range. Easy trigger pull, very manageable kick compared to a plastic gun. Sights are easy to line up. The 3 dot system worked well for me. The second round out of the second mag I ran stuck. I ejected it and the next one stopped just short of chambering. I bumped the slide forward and never had another issue. I think it was just a bit dry. All in all, I was very happy with my first time out with it and excited to shoot it again.


It occurred to me after I was done that my finger position probably could be better as I was pulling to the right. My second magazine showed that the sights are good. I also should think about glasses full time or hope that if I ever need to defend myself, I'm wearing my cheaters.


Had the Bodyguard with me and shot that as well. Nice little gun and when I compared it to the Ruger it made better sense to me to select the S & W. The trigger pull on these pocket guns is horrendous. I like it because it fits everywhere.