SR45B

[herebyproxy]

Where are the SR45 all black guns? I have not seen one since they have come out. I want to buy a new one.

 

[Conn AK]

Haven't seen one yet, either. Bought the stainless SR45 last month. Great gun, but not my first choice with the mirror bling slide with a black frame. But I had to have the SR45 as soon as possible. Great gun, by the way. Over 400 rounds and no issues. Recoil is controlled and the sights on target @21-50 feet out of the box......just couldn't wait for the all-black version.

 

[rangerbob]

I suspect that the all black SR-45's will be far and few inbetween. Most buyers like or want the SS version. I have orders for SR-45's coming in, with no guns in sight. I'm going out on a limb here and predict that the SR-45 and the new Sig P227, along with the M&P 45 are going to make a big dent in 1911 sales this year. All three do anything a shooter needs to do with a .45. The SR-45 will be a best seller due to it's features and price, something Ruger put a lot of thought into. Bob!! 8)

 

[alwaysshootin]

I would be most pleased, if the blackened slide, were still stainless!

 

[Armybrat]

I was lucky enough to get an all black stainless SR9 early on, just before they changed to the D-shaped mag release button and black alloy slide. After a light strike problem in the first range session that was cured by a proper cleaning, there are no issues with it. A fine pistol that's a great value.

My new SR45 with stainless slide looks fine to me. Haven't been able to get it to the range yet, but will give a report after that happens.

 

[mty55]

Both my SR9c and SR45 have stainless slides. I think they both look as good as they shoot. That is very good.

 

[revhigh]

I'm going out on a limb here and predict that the SR-45 and the new Sig P227, along with the M&P 45 are going to make a big dent in 1911 sales this year. All three do anything a shooter needs to do with a .45.

The only thing they do similar to a 1911 is shoot the same ammo.

That's like saying KIA Rios are gonna put a dent in BMW sales. If you're looking for a BMW, there's NOTHING in the world that will make you buy any KIA instead.

It's exactly the same with a 1911 person. If you're in the market for a quality 1911, you're not going to buy some plastic DA/SA or DAO Glock wannabe with a horrendous trigger instead of a 1911.

That plastic fantastic stuff hasn't put a dent in the 1911 market for 102 years, and it's not gonna happen now either.

PS ... yes ... I know the Sig is an alloy frame .... not plastic, as I have a P226 and a P225. Great guns .... but not a 1911, and neither would tempt me away from a 1911 if that was what I was looking for. The only person who could be tempted away from a 1911 by any of those guns is somebody who doesn't own a 1911 already.

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[mty55]

I had originally looked at an SR1911 being left handed I was put off by no ambidextrous safety. Then I looked at Kimbers really nice guns but for the price it wasn't worth it to me. Then a few days later I ran across the SR45. Handled the gun liked the way it felt, and the price wasn't rediculous so I said start writing. Not a 1911 but sure shoots nice, mild recoil for a 45. Accurate and a fun gun to shoot. I don't regret it. Now just have to wait for the SR45c to come out.

 

[herebyproxy]

I prefer black pistols because a black pistol in a black holster is much less obvious than shiney stainless steel. I prefer to keep under the radar as much as possible even when carrying open. All my carry guns are black. Just a preference....

 

[gc70]

The only person who could be tempted away from a 1911 by any of those guns is somebody who doesn't own a 1911 already.

How many 1911s have I owned? Without digging through records in the file cabinet, suffice to say 'a bunch.' But 1911s are not the be-all, end-all of guns. Small guns, lightweight guns, and different trigger and safety systems all have a place in meeting specific needs ... often better than a 1911 could.

 

[Cheesewhiz]

Although I own and have owned my share of 1911's, I find that I like the .45 ACP round more than the 1911 pistol.
There is a reason that people have opinions on guns, just like they do with cars, women (or men) or favorite movies.
I do find it hard to bash the 1911 as it's controls are well placed, my opinion, and is a fairly well balanced gun but I do find some other guns that feel better for me or fit a need that I have better than a 1911.

 

[revhigh]

The only person who could be tempted away from a 1911 by any of those guns is somebody who doesn't own a 1911 already.

How many 1911s have I owned? Without digging through records in the file cabinet, suffice to say 'a bunch.' But 1911s are not the be-all, end-all of guns. Small guns, lightweight guns, and different trigger and safety systems all have a place in meeting specific needs ... often better than a 1911 could.

My point was that if you were in the market for a 1911 .... then nothing else will do.

If you're in the market for a 45 auto in general, then you might decide on one of the plastic guns.

I can't see buying a 45ACP in any configuration other than a 1911. If you want a plastic fantastic gun, IMO then it's a 9MM, for reasons of capacity, cost to shoot, controllability, and ease of carry. Ballistically, it's virtually a tie with the 40SW with the right rounds, and IMO, the 40SW is an absolutely horrible caliber with no redeeming qualities.

There's nobody I can't put down with a 9MM as far as I'm concerned.

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[revhigh]

I do find it hard to bash the 1911 as it's controls are well placed, my opinion, and is a fairly well balanced gun but I do find some other guns that feel better for me or fit a need that I have better than a 1911.

Name a 45 with a better trigger and that is more accurate ...

BOTH parameters Cheese ... not just one of the two.

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[Revolver-Time]

I'm going out on a limb here and predict that the SR-45 and the new Sig P227, along with the M&P 45 are going to make a big dent in 1911 sales this year. All three do anything a shooter needs to do with a .45.

The only thing they do similar to a 1911 is shoot the same ammo.

That's like saying KIA Rios are gonna put a dent in BMW sales. If you're looking for a BMW, there's NOTHING in the world that will make you buy any KIA instead.

It's exactly the same with a 1911 person. If you're in the market for a quality 1911, you're not going to buy some plastic DA/SA or DAO Glock wannabe with a horrendous trigger instead of a 1911.

That plastic fantastic stuff hasn't put a dent in the 1911 market for 102 years, and it's not gonna happen now either.

PS ... yes ... I know the Sig is an alloy frame .... not plastic, as I have a P226 and a P225. Great guns .... but not a 1911, and neither would tempt me away from a 1911 if that was what I was looking for. The only person who could be tempted away from a 1911 by any of those guns is somebody who doesn't own a 1911 already.

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I am in your camp Rev. I looked at a SR45 today at the gun show and even though it was the first one I had seen, I promtly put it down. To me it seemed muzzle heavy if not heavy overall. Looking down the slide was like looking down a 2 lane road. I stick with my 1911s. They put the class in classic.

 

[revhigh]

Can't argue with that RT!

I have ZERO interest in ANY of these plastic guns .... they're completely without any kind of quality feel, have the worst triggers of any gun on the planet, and most feel like rattling junk to me.

It's too bad that the incoming generations of gunowners mostly have nothing else to compare to.

When you've pretty much owned nothing but older Colts. (Like Pythons, Gold Cups, and Troopers), and older Smiths (like the 29's), CZ's, Sigs, and Berettas, Ruger GP's, Super Redhawks, MkII's and III's, just holding these new plastic supposed wonder guns will just about make you sick. The actions feel like junk, the build quality is poor, the reliability is questionable, and they're made of cheap plastic and sheet metal parts that don't even feel like they should be on somethink like a gun. To say nothing of the most important part on ANY gun ... their horrible triggers.

Hey .... maybe I'm just an old timer, but I really appreciate quality, and you don't see much of that anymore.

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[Striker]

Just curious as to what the SR45 is going for at local gun stores?

 

[Conn AK]

$440 in Connecticut. For me the 1911 and the S&W M39 are perfect for my shooting-true classics. Never really had the money to justify buying a nice 1911 and still own a S&W 639-the main reason I bought the SR45 is the price and my SR9 I've owned for a couple of years is the best all-around gun I've ever owned. I love the steel guns but like the M639 (carried by me for years) the trade-off is magazine capacity and light weight, comfortable carry. My SR9 ,while very accurate and reliable, can't group like my 639 at 50 feet. But like the 639 it is 100% reliable and carries 10 more rounds without feeling like I'm carrying a cinder block around with me. The SR45 has proven flawless in its first 500 rounds. My accuracy is better with the SR9 and even better with the M639, but I'm dialing the SR45 in. The most accurate handgun I ever shot was a friend's (early 1960's edition)Colt M1911. Beautiful gun. I drive by the mostly vacant factory in Hartford 5 days a week. I hope there will always be a market for the steel gun, but production cost and the post-Glock era is upon us. Even I defected. Man, I'd love a Colt M1911 though...or SR1911...or a Kimber....or....

 

[rangerbob]

I probably poorly stated my opinion in my first post. I was not in any way putting down the 1911. In the hands of a skilled shooter, it rocks. I think the SR-45 will sell well to those folks for, what ever reason, don't want a 1911. I had a chance to look at a SR-45 over the weekend at a local shop. It's not small by any means. It's not good looking, either. But, I think, for a lot of folks it will fill the bill for an auto pistol in .45. I too prefer the M29, M57, M19 and all those other S&W revolvers of past times. I even have a Colt Trooper Mark III that I bought and carried in the late 70's. Often cost is the leading factor in a gun purchase and the SR-45 will be hard to beat in that arena. So my intent was not to offend any 1911 owners, just to state that I think SR-45's are goin to sell well. Bob!!

 

[Armybrat]

I ain't offended, Bob, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

But I think all my .45s are nice lookin':

 

[mty55]

Just curious as to what the SR45 is going for at local gun stores?

Got mine for $460. but also got a free hour of range time.

 

[revhigh]

I ain't offended, Bob, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

But I think all my .45s are nice lookin':

Well .... at least there's ONE good looking 45 in that pic .... LOL.

And 2 girlie looking ones .... you be the judge .....

JK .... all guns are OK with me. Ya gotta admit though .... only 1 has character. Plastic just don't cut it with me. I only own 2 plastic guns .... both for carry ...... KT P3AT, and G26 ... rarely touch them if I'm not carrying one.

It's a rare day I go to the range without my CZ75, a 1911 or three, one of my Sigs, and a Python.

It's kinda tough to go plastic after you've shot guns like the ones above all your life.

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[Cheesewhiz]

I do find it hard to bash the 1911 as it's controls are well placed, my opinion, and is a fairly well balanced gun but I do find some other guns that feel better for me or fit a need that I have better than a 1911.

Name a 45 with a better trigger and that is more accurate ...

BOTH parameters Cheese ... not just one of the two.

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If you put me in that window, you are more likely correct. The single action trigger on a 1911 is generally bettter than just about anything else out there.

...but I won't stay in that window :lol: .... There are several guns that are made in the .45 ACP that are just as accurate as any very well made factory 1911. The Sig 220 and CZ97 come to mind and there is one thing that should be considered in this equation, they will feed just about any type of ammo out there and most 1911's are very to somewhat ammo sensitive. Many factory 1911's come with throated barrel chambers and half mooned frames but they will still not handle the range of ammo that a Sig in the .45 will.
I'm not much of a plastic gun fan but most of them seem to also handle the vast array of ammo out there pretty well. Like I said they make a lot of different guns out there for lots of different people.

BTW Rev, that CZ97 that I have is an absolute ball to shoot.

 

[Revolver-Time]

I like the 1911 as a combat tested pistol. All of mine have wide spur hammers, GI main spring housings, grip safety, etc. No beaver-tails, adj. sights or tight slides or bushings. I can still put a bullet in a 4" target at 100 yards. It is my CCW in a commander lenght in condition 1 and a 5" is on my side during cooler months under a vest. I burn up 9 mags full per week and have complete confidence in the pistol and my ability to use it. A SR 45 is not even in the same league. I don't want to start a Ford VS Chevy thing, I just don't see what problem Ruger was trying to solve by introducing the SR in 45ACP.

 

[Cheesewhiz]

A SR 45 is not even in the same league. I don't want to start a Ford VS Chevy thing, I just don't see what problem Ruger was trying to solve by introducing the SR in 45ACP.

I would say it's because Ruger wants to compete with Glock, S&W and Springfield, that have all got some plastic fantastic .45's in the race. The .45 ACP is making some resurgence in the market at the .40's expense so it would stand to reason that you would want some .45's in the game.

 

[revhigh]

A SR 45 is not even in the same league. I don't want to start a Ford VS Chevy thing, I just don't see what problem Ruger was trying to solve by introducing the SR in 45ACP.

The .45 ACP is making some resurgence in the market at the .40's expense so it would stand to reason that you would want some .45's in the game.

As well it should .... the. 40 is a caliber with zero redeeming qualities as far as I'm concerned. To be honest though, if I'm going to carry a gun for self defense, it's gonna be a 9MM. With the right ammo, it's ballisticallly equivalent to the 40, has FAR more capacity than an equally sized 45, and is far more controllable than any 40.

The 40 is just a caliber that was dreamed up for girls in the FBI who couldn't handle the 10MM that the FBI again 'dreamed up' in response to a few situations where they were outgunned. As we've learned ... that never stuck either, and the 10MM, as much fun as it is to shoot, is currently working it's way into obscurity.

For self protection ... give me a 9MM. For the range ... a dozen or so 1911's will do just fine.

Regarding the Sig P220, agreed it's a fantastic weapon, but I already own a P226 and P225.

The CZ97 .... also a great weapon, almost bought one until I held it in person .... way too big for me, and I have big hands.

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