SR1911 Lightweight Commander

Published on August 26, 2015
Duration: 25:49

This guide details the field stripping process for the Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander, as demonstrated by Hickok45. It highlights key internal features like the titanium feed ramp insert and explains the Series 70 design without a firing pin block. The video emphasizes the importance of a break-in period for new 1911 pistols.

Quick Summary

The Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander is an alloy-framed .45 ACP pistol featuring a titanium feed ramp insert to prevent peening, Novak sights, and a Series 70 design. It requires a break-in period for optimal reliability and weighs approximately 34 oz loaded, slightly more than a Glock 19.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction
  2. 01:02Model Overview & Initial Reliability
  3. 02:21Initial Range Session
  4. 03:42Internal Features & Disassembly
  5. 05:00Series 70 Design
  6. 07:59Alloy Frame Discussion
  7. 10:36Weight Comparison
  8. 12:20Final Thoughts & Specs

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander?

The Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander features an aluminum alloy frame for reduced weight, a titanium feed ramp insert to prevent peening, Novak three-dot sights, a beaver tail grip safety, and follows a Series 70 design without a firing pin block. It is chambered in .45 ACP and has a capacity of 7+1 or 8+1 rounds.

Why is a break-in period important for the Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander?

Like many new 1911 pistols, especially those with alloy frames, the Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander may require a break-in period. This involves firing a number of rounds (often 200-300) to allow internal components to wear in, which can resolve initial reliability issues like failures to go into battery.

How does the Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander compare in weight to a Glock 19?

When loaded with a full magazine, the Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander weighs approximately 34 ounces. In comparison, a Glock 19 typically weighs around 31 ounces when loaded, making the SR1911 slightly heavier despite its alloy frame.

What is the significance of the titanium feed ramp insert in the SR1911 Lightweight Commander?

The titanium feed ramp insert is a crucial feature in the SR1911 Lightweight Commander's aluminum alloy frame. It is designed to prevent 'peening,' which is the deformation or denting of the frame material that can occur with alloy frames when using hollow-point ammunition.

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