SR45

[cjs1945]

Stopped at a LGS in area, not my favorite, but one that i check out from time to time, and they had a Stainless SR45 also had 2 SR40, one black nitride and one stainless. They wanted $569.99 for the SR45 and $549.99 for either of the SR40 pistols. Marked up price was unbelievable, other LGS in area has mostly stayed with their regular price during all this madness.

 

[Conn AK]

Wait it out. The SR45 will be around $400 a year from now.

 

[cjs1945]

Sr9, SR9c , SR40 and SR40c have been selling for about $405.00 at other LGS in area, but Ruger's list price went up $30.00 this year so i figure that it will be about $415.00 to $420.00 when they get some in. Not in any hurry, but when they get caught up i will get one, just because SR40 needs a big brother.

 

[Conn AK]

Can't wait to get my paws on the SR45.

 

[57springer]

sr 45 is selling for 399 here in cetral pa .

 

[collectormzornes]

Saw one in Central KY for $425 and one in Southern OH for $429.

 

[Armybrat]

Lucky yankees.

I haven't seen one yet here in Central Texas.

 

[vito]

I recently bought an sr40c for $439. Seemed like a reasonable price at the time.

 

[5437]

I paid $419 a couple weeks ago. Really enjoying shooting it.

 

[GKC]

I bought an SR45 today for $479. I had gone into the shop to look at a P345, but they were priced at $579 (blue) and $599 (stainless) which I thought was too high. Then I saw the SR45 (stainless model) and it came home with me.

I have noticed that prices around here are generally higher than reported in other parts of the country. The SP101s (new ones) in .357 are all over $550. So are the LCRs. The Ruger semi-autos sell for less, most below $450. (I guess since the P345 has been discontinued, the shop thought they should command a premium price.)

 

[Armybrat]

I bought an SR45 today for $479. I had gone into the shop to look at a P345, but they were priced at $579 (blue) and $599 (stainless) which I thought was too high. Then I saw the SR45 (stainless model) and it came home with me.

I have noticed that prices around here are generally higher than reported in other parts of the country. The SP101s (new ones) in .357 are all over $550. So are the LCRs. The Ruger semi-autos sell for less, most below $450. (I guess since the P345 has been discontinued, the shop thought they should command a premium price.)

As I asked in the other thread, what store in Texas did you find that? None of the LGS that I frequent in the Austin/Round Rock area have seen one yet.

 

[GKC]

As I asked in the other thread, what store in Texas did you find that? None of the LGS that I frequent in the Austin/Round Rock area have seen one yet.

It was at Wiley's Gun Shop in Wills Point. I think they were as surprised that they had it as I was. :lol: They are kind of old fashioned, and don't keep a computer inventory that I can tell...whenever I call to ask them if they have something, they always put the phone down and walk down the cases to check. (I usually call ahead because it is about a 30 minute drive from my house.)

 

[Armybrat]

Thanks, I'll ramp up my effort to find one.

 

[GKC]

Here it is...just a basic picture (I admittedly have no photography skills.)

 

[alwaysshootin]

Here it is...just a basic picture (I admittedly have no photography skills.)

Your photography skills are just fine. That looks like the perfect .45 ACP! I will own one, but a rule I have made to myself, there must be an additional 2 extra magazines available at time of purchase!

 

[GKC]

I will own one, but a rule I have made to myself, there must be an additional 2 extra magazines available at time of purchase!

Well, with what is going on currently, you might not be buying many new handguns! :shock:

Ruger doesn't even have the magazines listed on their website yet...not even to say they are out of stock. :wink:

It does come with two magazines, and 20 rounds of .45ACP should handle whatever I need to do...if it doesn't, I am in more trouble than I can handle anyway! :lol:

I do like to have at least three magazines per pistol, so I will be looking for an additional one...but I didn't want to pass this pistol up, since they don't seem to be readily available.

 

[Armybrat]

 

[Buckeye!]

Here it is...just a basic picture (I admittedly have no photography skills.)

Looks like a fine pistol.....

 

[ArmedinAZ]

I have a rule not to buy any gun in it's first year of production. :wink:

Beta testers shouldn't have to pay for the product they're testing!

 

[GKC]

I have a rule not to buy any gun in it's first year of production. :wink:

Beta testers shouldn't have to pay for the product they're testing!

I generally don't either....but, I figure this is just another caliber in the SR line, which is well proven. Besides, if there is a problem, Ruger will take care of it.

 

[5437]

Somebody has to do the testing. If not the gun goes away due to lack of interest. If I run into any issues Ruger will fix it and I can stand to be without the gun for a while. My SR9c will stay my daily carry until the SR45c comes out.

 

[GKC]

Somebody has to do the testing. If not the gun goes away due to lack of interest. If I run into any issues Ruger will fix it and I can stand to be without the gun for a while. My SR9c will stay my daily carry until the SR45c comes out.

Agreed...if no one buys the first run, there won't be a second run! Besides, with a company like Ruger, you can buy with confidence. Other companies, not so much.

 

[pjvrefugee]

my intent is to buy the first one i see.

 

[Armybrat]

my intent is to buy the first one i see.

Same here.....if it's not priced crazy.

 

[vito]

Although I have an sr40c, I can't say I know enough about the sr's to really understand what an sr45 offers that I don't have already in my old P97 other than it is a bit easier to dissemble and re-assemble. What am I missing? I bought the 40c to have a smaller size yet decent capacity of a decent self defense round for concealment. I see the 40c as something in between my P97 and my LCP.

 

[GKC]

Although I have an sr40c, I can't say I know enough about the sr's to really understand what an sr45 offers that I don't have already in my old P97 other than it is a bit easier to dissemble and re-assemble. What am I missing? I bought the 40c to have a smaller size yet decent capacity of a decent self defense round for concealment. I see the 40c as something in between my P97 and my LCP.

Well, this is just my opinion, but since a lot of people don't like a DA/SA action (the inconsistent trigger pull from 1st to 2nd and subsequent shots is hard for some to manage) I'd say that the SR45 is Ruger's entry in the striker fired, SA pistol market in .45 ACP. I can't address the disassembly/reassembly issue, since I've never had a P97, but the SR45 is (like other SR pistols) extremely easy to take down and reassemble. I took the mag disconnect out of mine in a minute or so, and it couldn't be any easier...well, I guess it could if it didn't have one in the first place!

Personally, I like a DA/SA action, but the SR series do offer a simplicity of operation and ease of maintenance that is very appealing.

The only comment that is possibly a negative, at least for me, is that the SR45 is definitely a full size gun. I will use it for home defense, and look forward to (hopefully) the SR45c for carry someday.