Ruger Officer model

Officers comes from the old no longer made Colt model. Colt introduced it in 1984 I think. Below a Colt Gov on top and under that a Colt Commander where the barrel slide went to 4.25 inches which Colt developed for the Army trials for a new pistol in the late 40s. The tests were canceled but the pistol was made and sold. Under that an Officers variant with a shorter grip and a 3.5 inch slide/barrel. On the bottom a Defender with the 3 inch slide and shorter "Officers" grip.



Or one can look at the slides.

GREAT PIX! THANK YOU! :wink:

Great pics dacota. What a nice collection.

Very nice collection there.

I have one in 9mm on order, should be fun.

DiamondD said:

I want a cco,officer frame, commander slide. I'd buy one in 9mm and one in .38 Super if they'd make them.

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Well I got exactly what I wanted today. Brought home my Officer and my Commander slide fits right on the Officer frame. Now if they'd bring out a 38 Super I'd be really happy.

Can't remember how to post a pic but I will shortly

I noticed that the dust cover was the same as my Commander.

For the unlucky Maryland residents; the 6758 is not on the 'allowed' list yet. I've sent a request to the Md State Police Handgun Roster Board asking that it be approved. They only meet every few months though. Stay tuned.

Check the classified area. Mine is for sale for $625, shot only once (have other projects).

https://ruger.com/products/sr1911/specSheets/6758.html

Trooper Joe

Old thread, but worth a reply. Colt came out with the Officers ACP in 1984 I think. One thought has it Colt picked the "Officers" name from a revolver which had been quite successful. It had a 3.5 inch slide/barrel and a shorter grip and magazine. Back in the day it may have been Colt was looking at small 1911 variants like Detonics made and thought there might be a market there. Below a 1977 Detonics on the top and a 1985 Colt Officers ACP on the bottom.