SR1911 Cartridges ?

[Ruger Packer]

I wouldn't mind one in .40 Smiff'nWishin. I've always had good results when handloading this round.

Would rather have it than a 9mm. Nothing against 9mm, the 40 S&W brass is easier to manipulate when reloading than the little 9's.

But 9mm and/or .40 S&W is good by me!! 8)

See no need for the others. But if they trip yer trigger, I'm all for that, too!!! 8)

 

[Cherokee]

The question: "...what cartridge would be your alternative choice in a 1911 ?

My alternative is Super 38, but I'm sure the 9mm would be more popular, maybe 40 S&W.

 

[Rodfac]

.40 S&W would be mine...got a boat load of LEO buddies that keep me supplied with good brass and occasionally an entire box of fresh factory duty rounds. I've got a Colt Series 80 Gold Cup Elite (try saying that 10x), which does well with selected hand loads, but it's a collectors item and I'm hesitant to tinker with its innards. The Ruger would allow me that without messing with the value down the line. Here's a Pic of the two toned Colt. A pretty gun, if you like that gaudy two-toned look....stainless lower with the blued upper...

Regards, Rod

 

[revhigh]

The Chicago transit cops adopted it some years back, their reasoning was that it could easily shoot thru a train seat or rail car door and still be lethal to the subject behind that object.

That also meant that it could shoot through a perp and easily be lethal to the granny or little kid behind the perp .... IDIOTS .... but what else would you expect out of chicago ??


REV

 

[boreallimit]

Another vote for the economically friendly 9mm.

 

[Tensaw]

Another vote for the economically friendly 9mm.

+1

 

[Amsdorf]

St. John Moses Browning designed the .45 ACP and designed the perfect platform for it: the 1911.

If you want to shoot 9mm or 10mm or .22

Go find another platform.

Do not pollute perfection.

 

[gunman42782]

10mm. I have always wanted one. I know it would not have been a super huge seller, but I always wished Ruger would have came out with a P series gun in 10mm, something along the lines of the P90, but in 10mm. A 1911 in that caliber would be even better!

 

[3leggeddog]

The .357sig has always struck me as a no-brainer choice for serious social work, but it's hard to find, and choices are limited.

Another caliber that answered a question that no one asked ....

9MM and 10MM are the obvious choices. I have to admit, if Ruger put this gun out in 9MM, I'd be the FIRST one at my gun dealer pre-ordering it, and I'm NEVER the first one at my gun dealer pre-ordering a brand new model. EVER.

REV

Count me in for the 9MM too.....

 

[khutch]

9MM and 10MM are the obvious choices. I have to admit, if Ruger put this gun out in 9MM, I'd be the FIRST one at my gun dealer pre-ordering it, and I'm NEVER the first one at my gun dealer pre-ordering a brand new model. EVER.

REV

Count me in for the 9MM too.....

I've said it before but me three! If it would make the purists happy because the latter is a "legitimate 1911 caliber" I wouldn't mind a convertible 9mm/38 Super model either. To me it is a gun, not a religion, so straight 9mm would be fine too. There is no pollution of a sacred principle in offering a 1911 in 9mm. The fact that 1911s are still made today in whatever caliber is a testament to the skill of the designer and well made examples of the breed in any caliber do not pollute his legacy, they honor it.

Ken

 

[t-reg]

I'd like to have one in .40 S&W.

.40 S&W and 9mm, both versions will be money in the bank for Ruger. I bet we see 'em both rather soon.