I've noticed a few variations as I've been accumulating some Ruger 1911s.
There are at least 3 styles of pouches, the early black with white Ruger logo and the words "Ruger SR1911", a later one that is black with just a red Ruger logo, and the last one (?) that is black with a white Ruger logo and the word "Ruger". The current shipments no longer include a pouch.
Somewhere between Ser. no. 671-728xx and 672-262xx the words on the right side of the frame "PRESCOTT AZ RUGER 1911" changed from an open style to a closed style.
The box has changed again to a smaller box between 672-262xx and 672-635xx. I believe the pouch was dropped at the same time as the box size changed.
At least 4 box variations:
(photo program is not cooperating for me. )
There are numerous editions of manuals as well, some with inserts for new (at the time) variations such as the 'commander' size and the 9mm.
There currently appear to be 22 different model numbers assigned:
6700 standard 5" barrel
6700C Talo features a 5-inch barrel, two-tone blue and stainless steel finish, Cerakote slide
6702 commander
6703 Navy Seal only 500 made Has a USN SR# First edition
6704 Navy Seal Foundation Ruger 1911 CMD only 500 made Has a NSF SR# Second edition
6707 is listed as the same gun as 6708 on Talo's web site. So maybe it is a different model year?
6708 commander night watchman 4.25" barrel
6709 full size night watchman 5" barrel
6710 was for the Shootists 35th Anniversary gun. (Per Big Bore)
6711commander lightweight
6715 full size rail
6716 is a Talo Exclusive deluxe carry with CRKT knife. (Per Big Bore)
6717 All Steel Ruger Classic Commander sized 1911 .45 caliber. 4.25 inch barrel only 100 made (Per Terry)
All Steel Ruger Classic Commander sized 1911 .45 caliber. 4.25 inch barrel. Low mount Novak fixed sights. The slide is polished and coated with Black Tribond (Ionbond) DLC for high wear resistance, smooth operation and to reduce lubrication requirement. The pistol features unique thin black G-10 grips with Ruger Logo. A Bangers/TALO Exclusive. http://www.bangersusa.com
6718 commander lightweight OD green
6720 commander lightweight night watchman
6722 commander lightweight in 9mm
6725 commander SS Laser Grips
6728 standard (5") Laser Grips
6730 commander lightweight with Laser Grips
6736 standard (5") Target Model
6737 commander SR1911-CMD-A-NSM Navy Seal Museum / TALO, 200 made, S.N. NSM001–NSM200.
6744 commander lightweight Alaska State Troopers 75th Anniversary – only 75 made
Special models:
1)1 Of 100 engraved on both sides of the slide with simulated ivory grip panels and red logo.
2) 1 of 100 right side of slide has two crossed muskets with the numbers "12" and "2" on the top and bottom of the cross. The left side is inscribed with "TASK FORCE LETHAL WARRIOR" and "OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM". The wood grip panels are engraved "RANGER WARRIOR" with an emblem with the number "4" in the middle.
3) 1 of 300 engraved on both sides of the hi-polished slide and trimmed in gold. Inscribed on the left side with " THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS" and the right side with "SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED". The grips are simulated ivory with a bald eagle and scroll work etched in. (see picture)
4) 1 of 300 engraved on both sides of the hi-polished slide with gold trim. Inscribed on the left with "PROTECTING AMERICA'S FREEDOM" and on the right with "FREEDOM ISN'T FREE". Simulated ivory grip panels have scroll work and the letters "USA" in gold.
5) 1 of 500 All blue "Navy Seal" with the left side having the Navy Seal emblem and the right side the Ruger logo. The sides of the slide are hi-polished and the balance matted. The wood grip panels have about a 60% basket weave carving and the Ruger logo carved in the middle.
I believe this is a wide open area for collectors and these variations need to be documented for future reference. :shock:
Terry T
There are at least 3 styles of pouches, the early black with white Ruger logo and the words "Ruger SR1911", a later one that is black with just a red Ruger logo, and the last one (?) that is black with a white Ruger logo and the word "Ruger". The current shipments no longer include a pouch.
Somewhere between Ser. no. 671-728xx and 672-262xx the words on the right side of the frame "PRESCOTT AZ RUGER 1911" changed from an open style to a closed style.
The box has changed again to a smaller box between 672-262xx and 672-635xx. I believe the pouch was dropped at the same time as the box size changed.
At least 4 box variations:
(photo program is not cooperating for me. )
There are numerous editions of manuals as well, some with inserts for new (at the time) variations such as the 'commander' size and the 9mm.
There currently appear to be 22 different model numbers assigned:
6700 standard 5" barrel
6700C Talo features a 5-inch barrel, two-tone blue and stainless steel finish, Cerakote slide
6702 commander
6703 Navy Seal only 500 made Has a USN SR# First edition
6704 Navy Seal Foundation Ruger 1911 CMD only 500 made Has a NSF SR# Second edition
6707 is listed as the same gun as 6708 on Talo's web site. So maybe it is a different model year?
6708 commander night watchman 4.25" barrel
6709 full size night watchman 5" barrel
6710 was for the Shootists 35th Anniversary gun. (Per Big Bore)
6711commander lightweight
6715 full size rail
6716 is a Talo Exclusive deluxe carry with CRKT knife. (Per Big Bore)
6717 All Steel Ruger Classic Commander sized 1911 .45 caliber. 4.25 inch barrel only 100 made (Per Terry)
All Steel Ruger Classic Commander sized 1911 .45 caliber. 4.25 inch barrel. Low mount Novak fixed sights. The slide is polished and coated with Black Tribond (Ionbond) DLC for high wear resistance, smooth operation and to reduce lubrication requirement. The pistol features unique thin black G-10 grips with Ruger Logo. A Bangers/TALO Exclusive. http://www.bangersusa.com
6718 commander lightweight OD green
6720 commander lightweight night watchman
6722 commander lightweight in 9mm
6725 commander SS Laser Grips
6728 standard (5") Laser Grips
6730 commander lightweight with Laser Grips
6736 standard (5") Target Model
6737 commander SR1911-CMD-A-NSM Navy Seal Museum / TALO, 200 made, S.N. NSM001–NSM200.
6744 commander lightweight Alaska State Troopers 75th Anniversary – only 75 made
Special models:
1)1 Of 100 engraved on both sides of the slide with simulated ivory grip panels and red logo.
2) 1 of 100 right side of slide has two crossed muskets with the numbers "12" and "2" on the top and bottom of the cross. The left side is inscribed with "TASK FORCE LETHAL WARRIOR" and "OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM". The wood grip panels are engraved "RANGER WARRIOR" with an emblem with the number "4" in the middle.
3) 1 of 300 engraved on both sides of the hi-polished slide and trimmed in gold. Inscribed on the left side with " THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS" and the right side with "SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED". The grips are simulated ivory with a bald eagle and scroll work etched in. (see picture)
4) 1 of 300 engraved on both sides of the hi-polished slide with gold trim. Inscribed on the left with "PROTECTING AMERICA'S FREEDOM" and on the right with "FREEDOM ISN'T FREE". Simulated ivory grip panels have scroll work and the letters "USA" in gold.
5) 1 of 500 All blue "Navy Seal" with the left side having the Navy Seal emblem and the right side the Ruger logo. The sides of the slide are hi-polished and the balance matted. The wood grip panels have about a 60% basket weave carving and the Ruger logo carved in the middle.
I believe this is a wide open area for collectors and these variations need to be documented for future reference. :shock:
Terry T