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Ruger SR1911CMD Review In 2011 Ruger entered into the 1911 market with their new SR1911 Pistol and it was an instant sensation. In mid 2012, I performed a review of the SR1911 Pistol and was very impressed with the quality, performance and value that Ruger was able to put into this pistol. I wasn't the only one to think this because SR1911s were hard to find in stock at most of the local gun stores in the Atlanta area. As we got further into 2012, I was sure that the success of Ruger's SR1911 would soon spawn another model. In January of 2013 my hunch proved to be good when Ruger introduced their new SR1911CMD commander-style pistol which has a shorter 4.25" barrel. You can see both the SR1911 and SR1911CMD below.
Figure 1 - SR1911
Figure 2 - SR1911CMD This next photo shows the SR1911 (top) that I reviewed last year and the SR1911CMD (bottom) which is featured in this review.
Other than the normal differences due to barrel lengths, a casual look at these two pistols makes you think they are nearly identical. By taking a closer look and comparing the parts lists, you will find that it also has a different ejector. After further study, it becomes clear that there were some other subtle differences which are driven by the shorter slide travel on a commander-style 1911 pistol. None of this is out of the norm for a commander-style 1911 and the reason I'm pointing it out is to highlight that there are other slight mechanical differences between these two pistols. From a cost perspective, Ruger lists both models at an MSRP of $829. After doing a quick search on the internet, the current (Feb-2013) price of the Ruger SR1911CMD seemed to vary from about $750 to $900 (above MSRP). This premium price range is a function of the crazy times we live in at the moment. Hopefully we will see the firearms market come back to normal in the future, but until then, be prepared to pay top dollar for nearly any firearm you purchase. During my reviews I like to compare my results to the manufacturer's claims where possible so the following text in colored italics was taken directly from the Ruger website on 2/23/13 and gives the Key Features and Specifications for the Ruger SR1911CMD Pistol. The , and are my way to keep up with details that I have covered in this review with either photos, commentary or both. Key Features
Specifications
This review is broken down into multiple parts with this page providing links to each part along with an overall summary of the specifications, pros and cons, and my final "bottom line" comments. Make sure you take time to checkout the other parts of the review because they contain many photos and lots of commentary. Also, there is an extreme amount of detail in those parts which is not covered on this page.
As you read these Pros and Cons below, many are similar to those identified in my Ruger SR1911 review. Also, keep in mind that it is hard to keep my particular preferences from creeping in the equation. Therefore, it is important that you take the time to look at the other parts of this review so you can decide for yourself on items which may be more of a personal preference. Pros:
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Bottom Line: The Ruger SR1911CMD Commander-Style Pistol lived up to my high expectations based on already having reviewed the full size SR1911 pistol. I was pleased with the quality, trigger pull and accuracy of this pistol. It has proven to be 100% reliable so far and I don't expect that to change provided I care for the pistol properly. If you are in the market for a commander-style pistol, I recommend you take a close look at the Ruger SR1911CMD Pistol the next time you are at the gun store. Or If you would like to be notified about future Gunsumer Reports reviews via Facebook, make sure "You Like This" by clicking the Facebook "Like" button at the bottom or top of this page. If it already says "You Like This" beside the button, clicking it again will uncheck the "Like" status and you will not be notified.
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