Ruger SR1911

Spanner · 02-07-2019, 08:25 AM

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.

DavidJayUden · 02-07-2019, 08:33 AM

Your early-on issue of the slide sticking may very well be the issue of a new gun breaking in. Lube it well and shoot it often. And mark the magazines if you continue to have issues to determine if the issues are mag. related.
Thanks for the range-report.
dju

Spanner · 02-07-2019, 09:45 AM

I will definitely watch the mags. One is a 7 round and the other is an 8. I think it was more of a hang up in the chamber than the slide itself. My first thoughts were its a little dry. Or maybe factory residuals? Either way its all sparkly cleaned and lubed now.

mrerick · 02-08-2019, 10:15 AM

The SR1911 is a very well made M1911a1 platform pistol from Ruger.

I have had one for a few years, and for the money it's quite well fitted.

Your correct support of the pistol is critical to it's cycling properly. If you don't provide the support, the recoil pulse won't completely crisply cycle the pistol. The recoil pulse should travel through a solid grip through your wrists down the bones of your arms and be absorbed by the mass of your body.

If you don't do your job, the recoil pulse will be dissipated and it might not chamber the next round solidly.

Some chambers are also a bit tight, especially when new. Any dirt or dimensional problems in the round itself can end up interfering with chambering. Shoot it for a few hundred rounds, and keep to a good grip and stance before you judge it's reliability.

Spanner · 02-08-2019, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrerick

The SR1911 is a very well made M1911a1 platform pistol from Ruger.

I have had one for a few years, and for the money it's quite well fitted.

Your correct support of the pistol is critical to it's cycling properly. If you don't provide the support, the recoil pulse won't completely crisply cycle the pistol. The recoil pulse should travel through a solid grip through your wrists down the bones of your arms and be absorbed by the mass of your body.

If you don't do your job, the recoil pulse will be dissipated and it might not chamber the next round solidly.

Some chambers are also a bit tight, especially when new. Any dirt or dimensional problems in the round itself can end up interfering with chambering. Shoot it for a few hundred rounds, and keep to a good grip and stance before you judge it's reliability.

Thank you for the comments. I really do like this gun. Actually, the last thing I was blaming was the pistol. I've had new guns before and have had similar experiences. Was only approaching it from a scientific method of elimination, that's all.

I believe I have found the issue. I noticed a little pimple molded into the plastic, on the magazine follower, when going over everything. Thought it odd but didn't think of it again until I cleaned the pistol after shooting. While reloading a mag, the rim of the cartridge hung up. I need to trim this off.

DonVoigt · 02-08-2019, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Spanner

Thank you for the comments. I really do like this gun. Actually, the last thing I was blaming was the pistol. I've had new guns before and have had similar experiences. Was only approaching it from a scientific method of elimination, that's all.

I believe I have found the issue. I noticed a little pimple molded into the plastic, on the magazine follower, when going over everything. Thought it odd but didn't think of it again until I cleaned the pistol after shooting. While reloading a mag, the rim of the cartridge hung up. I need to trim this off.

Maybe-maybe not; only the last round will encounter the "bump".
Many Colt 1911 .45 mags have had such a bump for years, I have no idea why, but it should not cause an issue with the rimless .380 either. JMHO
But removing it should not cause a problem either!

DavidJayUden · 02-08-2019, 10:09 PM

I like the Metal-Form mags with the rounded followers. And just to be anal I polish them...
But be sure to over lube your gun for a while until it gets shot in. A friend likes to say if you come in from the range with gun oil dripping off your shooting glasses, that's about right.
dju

Spanner · 02-09-2019, 10:01 AM

Yes Don (hand slammed into head) it would only affect the last round. Should have thought of that. I fired 4 more magazines that day without incident. Thought I would note it in my report. I've always done what dju stated and that is to keep it well lubed.

02-07-2019, 08:25 AM	#1
Spanner User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 65 Thanks: 29 Thanked 58 Times in 21 Posts	Ruger SR1911 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. Attached Thumbnails

02-08-2019, 10:15 AM	#4
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	The SR1911 is a very well made M1911a1 platform pistol from Ruger. I have had one for a few years, and for the money it's quite well fitted. Your correct support of the pistol is critical to it's cycling properly. If you don't provide the support, the recoil pulse won't completely crisply cycle the pistol. The recoil pulse should travel through a solid grip through your wrists down the bones of your arms and be absorbed by the mass of your body. If you don't do your job, the recoil pulse will be dissipated and it might not chamber the next round solidly. Some chambers are also a bit tight, especially when new. Any dirt or dimensional problems in the round itself can end up interfering with chambering. Shoot it for a few hundred rounds, and keep to a good grip and stance before you judge it's reliability. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

02-07-2019, 08:33 AM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Your early-on issue of the slide sticking may very well be the issue of a new gun breaking in. Lube it well and shoot it often. And mark the magazines if you continue to have issues to determine if the issues are mag. related. Thanks for the range-report. dju

02-07-2019, 09:45 AM	#3
Spanner User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 65 Thanks: 29 Thanked 58 Times in 21 Posts	I will definitely watch the mags. One is a 7 round and the other is an 8. I think it was more of a hang up in the chamber than the slide itself. My first thoughts were its a little dry. Or maybe factory residuals? Either way its all sparkly cleaned and lubed now.

02-08-2019, 10:09 PM	#7
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I like the Metal-Form mags with the rounded followers. And just to be anal I polish them... But be sure to over lube your gun for a while until it gets shot in. A friend likes to say if you come in from the range with gun oil dripping off your shooting glasses, that's about right. dju

02-09-2019, 10:01 AM	#8
Spanner User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 65 Thanks: 29 Thanked 58 Times in 21 Posts	Yes Don (hand slammed into head) it would only affect the last round. Should have thought of that. I fired 4 more magazines that day without incident. Thought I would note it in my report. I've always done what dju stated and that is to keep it well lubed.